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New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Colchester
New resin driveways (full dig-out) for Colchester homeowners: a seamless, hand-trowelled finish, priced line by line after a free site visit covering CO1, CO2, CO3 and CO4.
- Guide price
- £80–£130 per m²
- Postcodes
- CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4
- 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 Colchester says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Colchester has a broad mix of housing, from terraces near the centre to detached homes on the edges.
Projects we quote in and around Colchester include overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive, adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage and replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build. More about new resin driveways (full dig-out).
Prices for new resin driveways (full dig-out) in Colchester
Guide prices for Colchester are based on East of England rates, which are above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
As a guide, a 25 m² drive in the CO1 area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £2,050–£3,250, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £80–£130 per m² |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £80–£130 per m² |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £55–£120 per linear metre |
Based on East of England rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Colchester
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 East of England is the driest part of the UK, which gives a long resin laying season, though heavy clays in places mean the sub-base needs designing for slow drainage. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
How it works
Guide price first, then a free visit, then a line-by-line quote. Nothing is booked until you have the specification in writing.
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Colchester: questions
How soon can you survey in Colchester?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
What postcodes do you cover around Colchester?
We cover CO1, CO2, CO3 and CO4 and the surrounding districts, including Clacton-on-Sea and Witham.
How much is a new resin driveway in Colchester?
As a guide, £80–£130 per m² in Colchester including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
New resin driveways (full dig-out) near Colchester
- Clacton-on-Sea 12.8 mi
- Witham 12.8 mi
- Maldon 14.7 mi
- Braintree 15.0 mi
- Harwich 16.6 mi
Other services in Colchester
- 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 Colchester
We cover CO1, CO2, CO3 and CO4 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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