Kent · England
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in Canterbury
Thinking about a new resin driveway in Canterbury? Get a guide price in under a minute, then a free survey and a fixed written quote once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £85–£135 per m²
- Postcodes
- CT1, CT2, CT5, CT6
- 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 resin job in Canterbury starts the same way: we check whether your existing surface is sound enough to overlay or needs digging out, because that decides both the price and how long the surface lasts. Canterbury mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
Typical projects we can quote for in Canterbury include turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface, replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build and widening a drive into the front garden for a second car. More about new resin driveways (full dig-out).
Prices for new resin driveways (full dig-out) in Canterbury
Guide prices for Canterbury are based on South East rates, which are above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
For a 36 m² drive in Canterbury, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £3,000–£4,850 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £85–£135 per m² |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £55–£125 per linear metre |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Canterbury
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 East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Kent, 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 Canterbury: questions
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Canterbury?
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.
Do I need planning permission in Canterbury?
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 Canterbury?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
New resin driveways (full dig-out) near Canterbury
- Whitstable 6.1 mi
- Herne Bay 6.8 mi
- Faversham 8.6 mi
- Ashford 12.8 mi
- Folkestone 14.2 mi
Other services in Canterbury
- 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 Canterbury
We cover CT1, CT2, CT5 and CT6 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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