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New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Dorset
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Dorset: 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
- BH, DT, SP
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
New resin driveways (full dig-out) across Dorset
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.
Because the base is new, this is also the moment to fix levels, add edging, move the drive line, widen the entrance or add channel drains, so the quote is itemised to show what each part costs.
Typical projects we can quote for in Bournemouth include overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive, replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build and swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put.
Prices in Dorset
Guide prices for Dorset 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.
For a 65 m² drive in Dorset, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £5,200–£8,350 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
Planning in Dorset
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. Laying days in Bournemouth are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
Towns in Dorset
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Dorset: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Dorset?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as local highway authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Can you lay resin in Dorset 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.
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Dorset?
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.
Other services in Dorset
- 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 Dorset
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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