Gloucestershire · England
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Cheltenham
From Cheltenham to Tewkesbury, we price new resin driveways (full dig-out) with each part of the work set out separately, so you can see where the money goes.
- Guide price
- £80–£130 per m²
- Postcodes
- GL50, GL51, GL53
- 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.
In Cheltenham, as anywhere, the base is the part that decides how long a resin surface lasts. The survey settles whether we overlay, repair or rebuild it. Plot sizes and existing surfaces vary a lot across Cheltenham, so the survey comes before any fixed figure.
In Cheltenham we can price work such as overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive, swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put and turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface. More about new resin driveways (full dig-out).
Prices for new resin driveways (full dig-out) in Cheltenham
Guide prices for Cheltenham are based on South West rates, which are above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
Worked example: a 24 m² drive in Cheltenham with a dig-out and new permeable base would typically come to about £2,200–£3,550, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £80–£130 per m² |
| Resin bound driveways | £50–£130 per m² |
| Resin garden paths | £55–£150 per m² |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Cheltenham
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 Gloucestershire, 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 Cheltenham: questions
Do I need planning permission in Cheltenham?
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.
Is the price fixed for Cheltenham 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.
Can you lay resin in Cheltenham 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.
New resin driveways (full dig-out) near Cheltenham
- Tewkesbury 7.2 mi
- Gloucester 7.4 mi
- Stroud 11.6 mi
- Cirencester 13.3 mi
Other services in Cheltenham
- 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 Cheltenham
We cover GL50, GL51 and GL53 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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