Hertfordshire · England
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in St Albans
Planning a new resin driveway in St Albans? We survey and price the work across AL1 and AL2, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £80–£130 per m²
- Postcodes
- AL1, AL2
- 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 St Albans, 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 St Albans, so the survey comes before any fixed figure.
In St Albans we can price work such as turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface, adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage and swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put. More about new resin driveways (full dig-out).
Prices for new resin driveways (full dig-out) in St Albans
Prices in the East of England are above the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
Worked example: a 63 m² drive in St Albans with a dig-out and new permeable base would typically come to about £5,100–£8,150, including VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £80–£130 per m² |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £85–£215 per visit |
| Resin bound driveways | £50–£130 per m² |
Based on East of England rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in St Albans
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
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 St Albans: questions
Do I need planning permission in St Albans?
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.
How soon can you survey in St Albans?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in St Albans?
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.
New resin driveways (full dig-out) near St Albans
- Harpenden 4.7 mi
- Hatfield 4.8 mi
- Hemel Hempstead 5.0 mi
- Welwyn Garden City 6.5 mi
- Borehamwood 7.0 mi
Other services in St Albans
- 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 St Albans
We cover AL1 and AL2 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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