Dorset · England
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Christchurch
Thinking about a new resin driveway in Christchurch? 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
- BH6, BH23, BH7
- 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 Christchurch we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. Homes in Christchurch range from period properties to modern estates, each with its own drainage and access questions.
Projects we quote in and around Christchurch include overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive, turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface 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 Christchurch
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.
For a 45 m² drive in Christchurch, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £3,600–£5,800 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £80–£130 per m² |
| Resin garden paths | £55–£150 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £25–£65 per linear metre |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Christchurch
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 South West gets more rain than the east of England, especially on higher ground, so permeability and falls matter on every drive. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Dorset, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
How it works
Get a guide price online, book a free survey, receive an itemised written quote, then agree a date. Most drives over a ready base are laid in a day.
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Christchurch: questions
How much is a new resin driveway in Christchurch?
As a guide, £80–£130 per m² in Christchurch including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Can you lay resin in Christchurch 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.
How soon can you survey in Christchurch?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
New resin driveways (full dig-out) near Christchurch
- Bournemouth 4.4 mi
- Poole 9.0 mi
- New Milton 5.2 mi
Other services in Christchurch
- 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 Christchurch
We cover BH6, BH23 and BH7 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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