South West · England
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Devon
From Exeter outwards, we quote new resin driveways (full dig-out) for homes and businesses across Devon, with the price fixed in writing once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £80–£130 per m²
- Postcode areas
- EX, TQ, PL
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
New resin driveways (full dig-out) across Devon
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.
Projects we quote in and around Plymouth include swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put, building a fully permeable drive on a front garden and adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage.
Prices in Devon
Labour and material costs in the South West run above the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
New resin driveways (full dig-out): £80–£130 per m².
As a guide, a 72 m² drive in the EX area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £5,800–£9,250, including VAT.
Planning in Devon
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. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Plymouth jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Devon: questions
Can you lay resin in Devon 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.
What postcodes do you cover around Devon?
We cover EX, TQ, PL and the surrounding districts, including Plymouth and Exeter.
Is the price fixed for Devon jobs?
Yes, once the scope and specification are agreed in writing. If hidden ground conditions turn up, we explain and agree any change with you before doing extra work.
Other services in Devon
- 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 Devon
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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