Lothian · Scotland
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Edinburgh
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Edinburgh: honest guide prices for Lothian, a free survey and a quote that explains exactly what the work involves.
- Guide price
- £70–£110 per m²
- Postcode areas
- EH
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
New resin driveways (full dig-out) across Edinburgh
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.
Projects we quote in and around Queensferry include swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put, turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface and widening a drive into the front garden for a second car.
Prices in Edinburgh
Guide prices for Edinburgh are based on Lothian rates, which are a little below the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
New resin driveways (full dig-out): £70–£110 per m².
Worked example: a 54 m² drive in Edinburgh with a dig-out and new permeable base would typically come to about £3,750–£5,950, including VAT.
Planning in Edinburgh
Scotland's householder permitted development rules allow many hard surfaces at a house where the surface is porous or water drains to a permeable area within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Flats, listed buildings and conservation areas are treated differently, so if any of those apply we suggest a quick check with your council's planning team before work starts.
Weather and working days
Lothian is one of the drier parts of Scotland, but cold winters and frost make a well-drained, frost-resistant base important. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Queensferry jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
Towns in Edinburgh
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Edinburgh: questions
Do I need planning permission in Edinburgh?
Scotland's householder permitted development rules allow many hard surfaces at a house where the surface is porous or water drains to a permeable area within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Can you lay resin in Edinburgh in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. Lothian is one of the drier parts of Scotland, but cold winters and frost make a well-drained, frost-resistant base important.
How much is a new resin driveway in Edinburgh?
As a guide, £70–£110 per m² in Edinburgh including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Other services in Edinburgh
- 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 Edinburgh
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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