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New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Cambridge
Thinking about a new resin driveway in Cambridge? Get a guide price in under a minute, then a free survey and a fixed written quote once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £80–£130 per m²
- Postcodes
- CB2, CB4, CB1
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
What new resin driveways (full dig-out) involves
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.
Before quoting in Cambridge we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. Plot sizes and existing surfaces vary a lot across Cambridge, so the survey comes before any fixed figure.
Typical projects we can quote for in Cambridge include adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage, building a fully permeable drive on a front garden and replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build. More about new resin driveways (full dig-out).
Prices for new resin driveways (full dig-out) in Cambridge
For the East of England, where typical costs are above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
Worked example: a 55 m² drive in Cambridge with a dig-out and new permeable base would typically come to about £4,450–£7,150, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £80–£130 per m² |
| Resin bonded driveways | £40–£110 per m² |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £80–£130 per m² |
Based on East of England rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Cambridge
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.
General information for England, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
The East of England is the driest part of the UK, which gives a long resin laying season, though heavy clays in places mean the sub-base needs designing for slow drainage. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
How it works
You start with a guide price, we visit to measure and check the site, you get a written quote, and we book the work for suitable weather.
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Cambridge: questions
How much is a new resin driveway in Cambridge?
As a guide, £80–£130 per m² in Cambridge including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Do I need planning permission in Cambridge?
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.
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Cambridge?
Often, yes. Tell us where you saw it or show us a photo, and we will bring the closest blends to the survey to compare in daylight.
New resin driveways (full dig-out) near Cambridge
- Ely 15.1 mi
- Huntingdon 15.7 mi
- St Neots 16.3 mi
- March 24.3 mi
Other services in Cambridge
- 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
- 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
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in Cambridge
We cover CB2, CB4 and CB1 and nearby. Tell us about your project and we will be in touch to 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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