Lothian · Scotland
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in the Lothians
From Livingston outwards, we quote new resin driveways (full dig-out) for homes and businesses across the Lothians, with the price fixed in writing once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £70–£110 per m²
- Postcode areas
- EH
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
New resin driveways (full dig-out) across the Lothians
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.
Because the base is new, this is also the moment to fix levels, add edging, move the drive line, widen the entrance or add channel drains, so the quote is itemised to show what each part costs.
Across the Lothians, the projects we price include swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put, adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage and turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface.
Prices in the Lothians
Prices in Lothian are a little below the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
New resin driveways (full dig-out): £70–£110 per m².
For a 38 m² drive in the Lothians, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £2,600–£4,200 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
Planning in the Lothians
Scotland's householder permitted development rules allow many hard surfaces at a house where the surface is porous or water drains to a permeable area within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Flats, listed buildings and conservation areas are treated differently, so if any of those apply we suggest a quick check with your council's planning team before work starts.
Weather and working days
Lothian is one of the drier parts of Scotland, but cold winters and frost make a well-drained, frost-resistant base important. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in the Lothians, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
Towns in the Lothians
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in the Lothians: questions
How much is a new resin driveway in the Lothians?
As a guide, £70–£110 per m² in the Lothians including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Who approves dropped kerbs in the Lothians?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as roads authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Do I need planning permission in the Lothians?
Scotland's householder permitted development rules allow many hard surfaces at a house where the surface is porous or water drains to a permeable area within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Other services in the Lothians
- 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
- Resin pool surrounds
- 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
- Resin tree pits
- Anti-slip resin surfacing
- Footpaths and cycle paths
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in the Lothians
Tell us about your project and we will 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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