Lothian · Scotland
Permeable SuDS driveways in Edinburgh
Permeable SuDS driveways throughout Edinburgh: free site visits, guide prices adjusted for Lothian rates and a written quote with every part of the job set out line by line.
- Guide price
- £70–£110 per m²
- Postcode areas
- EH
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
Permeable SuDS driveways across Edinburgh
A permeable SuDS driveway is built so rainwater soaks through every layer into the ground below, instead of running off onto the road. SuDS stands for sustainable drainage systems. With resin bound, that means a permeable surface on a porous binder course over an open-graded stone sub-base.
The surface alone is not enough. A permeable resin layer laid over sealed concrete or old tarmac still sheds water. The whole build has to let water through, or the drive has to be designed to drain to a lawn, border or soakaway on your own land.
In Queensferry we can price work such as building a fully permeable drive on a front garden, 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 Edinburgh
For Lothian, where typical costs are a little below the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
Permeable SuDS driveways: £70–£110 per m².
As a guide, a 41 m² drive in the EH area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be around £2,850–£4,550, including VAT.
Planning in Edinburgh
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. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Queensferry jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
Towns in Edinburgh
Permeable SuDS driveways in Edinburgh: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Edinburgh?
We cover EH and the surrounding districts, including Queensferry and Colinton.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh
- Resin bound driveways
- Resin bonded driveways
- Resin over tarmac and concrete
- New resin driveways (full dig-out)
- 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 Edinburgh
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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