Dorset · England
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Poole
New resin driveways (full dig-out) for Poole homeowners: a seamless, hand-trowelled finish, priced line by line after a free site visit covering BH15, BH14 and BH17.
- Guide price
- £80–£130 per m²
- Postcodes
- BH15, BH14, BH17
- 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.
Any quote we prepare in Poole says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Poole has a broad mix of housing, from terraces near the centre to detached homes on the edges.
Across Dorset, the projects we price include widening a drive into the front garden for a second car, 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 Poole
Guide prices for Poole are based on South West rates, which are above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
As a guide, a 71 m² drive in the BH15 area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £5,700–£9,100, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £80–£130 per m² |
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £50–£75 per m² |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Poole
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. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
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 Poole: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Poole?
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 Poole 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.
Is the price fixed for Poole 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.
New resin driveways (full dig-out) near Poole
- Bournemouth 4.6 mi
- Christchurch 9.0 mi
- Weymouth 21.9 mi
Other services in Poole
- 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 Poole
We cover BH15, BH14 and BH17 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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