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New resin driveways (full dig-out) in the Scottish Borders
Planning a new resin driveway in the Scottish Borders? We survey, measure and quote across the area, and our guide prices reflect typical South of Scotland costs.
- Guide price
- £65–£105 per m²
- Postcode areas
- TD, EH
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
New resin driveways (full dig-out) across the Scottish Borders
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.
For a permeable drive the base is built to let water through: a clean, open-graded stone sub-base under a porous asphalt binder, with the resin on top. Where the ground does not drain, the base can be built with drainage to a soakaway instead.
Projects we quote in and around Hawick include building a fully permeable drive on a front garden, adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage and overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive.
Prices in the Scottish Borders
Prices in the South of Scotland are below the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
New resin driveways (full dig-out): £65–£105 per m².
For a 36 m² drive in the Scottish Borders, built with a dig-out and new permeable base, expect roughly £2,400–£3,850 including VAT before any drainage or kerb work.
Planning in the Scottish Borders
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
The South of Scotland mixes wet western hills with drier eastern lowlands, and frost is common in winter. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
Towns in the Scottish Borders
New resin driveways (full dig-out) in the Scottish Borders: questions
Is the price fixed for the Scottish Borders 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 match a resin colour I have seen in the Scottish Borders?
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.
What postcodes do you cover around the Scottish Borders?
We cover TD, EH and the surrounding districts, including Hawick and Galashiels.
Other services in the Scottish Borders
- 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 Scottish Borders
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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