County Londonderry · Northern Ireland
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Derry
Planning a new resin driveway in Derry? We survey and price the work across BT48 and BT47, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £65–£105 per m²
- Postcodes
- BT48, BT47
- 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 Derry we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. Drives in Derry range from single-car frontages to wide plots, which is why every price follows a measured survey.
Across County Londonderry, the projects we price include swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put, overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive and adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage. More about new resin driveways (full dig-out).
Prices for new resin driveways (full dig-out) in Derry
Guide prices for Derry are based on Northern Ireland rates, which are below the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
As a guide, a 30 m² drive in the BT48 area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £2,000–£3,150, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £65–£105 per m² |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £65–£105 per m² |
| Resin patios | £40–£105 per m² |
Based on Northern Ireland rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Derry
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. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Derry jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
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 Derry: questions
Do I need planning permission in Derry?
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.
Can you lay resin in Derry in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. Northern Ireland has frequent rain spread through the year, so laying days are planned around dry spells and permeable builds make sense.
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Derry?
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 Derry
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Other services in Derry
- 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 Derry
We cover BT48 and BT47 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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