South East · England
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in East Sussex
From Brighton outwards, we quote new resin driveways (full dig-out) for homes and businesses across East Sussex, with the price fixed in writing once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £85–£135 per m²
- Postcode areas
- TN, BN, RH
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
New resin driveways (full dig-out) across East Sussex
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 Brighton include swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put, replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build and building a fully permeable drive on a front garden.
Prices in East Sussex
Prices in the South East are above the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
New resin driveways (full dig-out): £85–£135 per m².
As a guide, a 62 m² drive in the TN area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £5,200–£8,350, including VAT.
Planning in East Sussex
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 East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Brighton jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in East Sussex: questions
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in East Sussex?
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.
Do I need planning permission in East Sussex?
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.
Can you lay resin in East Sussex in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. The South East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly.
Other services in East Sussex
- 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 East Sussex
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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