County Antrim · Northern Ireland
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Carrickfergus
If you are planning a new resin driveway in Carrickfergus, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £65–£105 per m²
- Postcodes
- BT38, BT37
- 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.
In Carrickfergus, as anywhere, the base is the part that decides how long a resin surface lasts. The survey settles whether we overlay, repair or rebuild it. Carrickfergus mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
Typical projects we can quote for in Carrickfergus include building a fully permeable drive on a front garden, adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage and swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put. More about new resin driveways (full dig-out).
Prices for new resin driveways (full dig-out) in Carrickfergus
For Northern Ireland, where typical costs are below the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
For a 47 m² drive in Carrickfergus, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £3,100–£4,950 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £65–£105 per m² |
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £40–£60 per m² |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £45–£95 per linear metre |
Based on Northern Ireland rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Carrickfergus
Northern Ireland has its own permitted development order for houses, with conditions on hard surfaces and drainage: the simplest route is a surface that keeps rainwater within your boundary. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Flats, listed buildings and conservation areas are treated differently, so if any of those apply it is worth checking with your council's planning team before work starts.
General information for Northern Ireland, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
Northern Ireland has frequent rain spread through the year, so laying days are planned around dry spells and permeable builds make sense. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
How it works
Guide price first, then a free visit, then a line-by-line quote. Nothing is booked until you have the specification in writing.
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Carrickfergus: questions
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Carrickfergus?
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.
How soon can you survey in Carrickfergus?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
How much is a new resin driveway in Carrickfergus?
As a guide, £65–£105 per m² in Carrickfergus including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
New resin driveways (full dig-out) near Carrickfergus
- Newtownabbey 5.6 mi
- Larne 9.3 mi
- Belfast 9.5 mi
- Lisburn 16.2 mi
- Antrim 16.2 mi
Other services in Carrickfergus
- 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 Carrickfergus
We cover BT38 and BT37 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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