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New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Bristol
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Bristol: honest guide prices for the South West, a free survey and a quote that explains exactly what the work involves.
- Guide price
- £80–£130 per m²
- Postcode areas
- BS
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
New resin driveways (full dig-out) across Bristol
A new resin driveway starts from the ground up: the old surface and soft ground are dug out and taken away, a compacted stone sub-base and a binder course (usually porous asphalt or concrete) are laid, and the resin bound surface goes on top.
For a permeable drive the base is built to let water through: a clean, open-graded stone sub-base under a porous asphalt binder, with the resin on top. Where the ground does not drain, the base can be built with drainage to a soakaway instead.
In Bristol we can price work such as turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface, adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage and framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts.
Prices in Bristol
Guide prices for Bristol are based on South West rates, which are above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
New resin driveways (full dig-out): £80–£130 per m².
As a guide, a 35 m² drive in the BS area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £2,800–£4,500, including VAT.
Planning in Bristol
In England, a new or replaced hard surface of more than 5 m² in a front garden is permitted development only if it is porous, or if rainwater drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Permitted development rights apply to houses, not flats or maisonettes, and some conservation areas have Article 4 directions that remove them. Listed buildings can need consent if railings or historic walls are affected.
Weather and working days
The South West gets more rain than the east of England, especially on higher ground, so permeability and falls matter on every drive. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
Towns in Bristol
We cover all of Bristol from this page; call or use the quote tool with your postcode.
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Bristol: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Bristol?
We cover BS and the surrounding districts.
Can you lay resin in Bristol in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. The South West gets more rain than the east of England, especially on higher ground, so permeability and falls matter on every drive.
Do I need planning permission in Bristol?
In England, a new or replaced hard surface of more than 5 m² in a front garden is permitted development only if it is porous, or if rainwater drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Other services in Bristol
- Resin bound driveways
- Resin bonded driveways
- Resin over tarmac and concrete
- Permeable SuDS driveways
- Driveway extensions and widening
- Resin patios
- Resin garden paths
- Resin steps
- Resin pool surrounds
- Accessible resin ramps
- Excavation and sub-base
- Driveway drainage and soakaways
- Driveway edging and borders
- Dropped kerb applications
- Resin driveway repairs
- Resin driveway cleaning
- Resin driveway restoration
- Commercial resin surfacing
- Resin tree pits
- Anti-slip resin surfacing
- Footpaths and cycle paths
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in Bristol
Tell us about your project and we will arrange a visit.
- Base, edging and drainage priced line by line
- Real blend samples shown in daylight
- Price fixed in writing once the spec is agreed
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