Gloucestershire · England
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Gloucester
We quote new resin driveways (full dig-out) for homes across Gloucester, from the GL1 district outwards, and send an itemised written price after a free visit.
- Guide price
- £80–£130 per m²
- Postcodes
- GL1, GL2, GL4
- 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.
Before quoting in Gloucester we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. Drives in Gloucester range from single-car frontages to wide plots, which is why every price follows a measured survey.
In Gloucester we can price work such as building a fully permeable drive on a front garden, overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive 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 Gloucester
For the South West, where typical costs are above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
For a 33 m² drive in Gloucester, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £2,650–£4,250 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £80–£130 per m² |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
| Resin bonded driveways | £35–£105 per m² |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Gloucester
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
You start with a guide price, we visit to measure and check the site, you get a written quote, and we book the work for suitable weather.
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Gloucester: questions
How much is a new resin driveway in Gloucester?
As a guide, £80–£130 per m² in Gloucester including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
What postcodes do you cover around Gloucester?
We cover GL1, GL2 and GL4 and the surrounding districts, including Cheltenham and Stroud.
Can you lay resin in Gloucester 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 Gloucester
- Cheltenham 7.4 mi
- Stroud 8.2 mi
- Tewkesbury 9.4 mi
- Cirencester 15.4 mi
- Yate 23.7 mi
Other services in Gloucester
- 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 Gloucester
We cover GL1, GL2 and GL4 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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