Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Resin bonded driveways in Aberdeen
From Aberdeen to Inverurie, we price resin bonded driveways with each part of the work set out separately, so you can see where the money goes.
- Guide price
- £30–£90 per m²
- Postcodes
- AB10, AB11, AB12, AB15, AB16, AB23, AB24, AB25
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
What resin bonded driveways involve
A resin bonded driveway is a solid base coated with a layer of resin onto which loose aggregate is scattered. The stones stick to the resin, giving a textured, gravel-like finish that is grippy underfoot. Unlike resin bound, it is not permeable.
Any resin job in Aberdeen 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. Aberdeen has a broad mix of housing, from terraces near the centre to detached homes on the edges.
Across Aberdeenshire, the projects we price include swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put, overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive and widening a drive into the front garden for a second car. More about resin bonded driveways.
Prices for resin bonded driveways in Aberdeen
Prices in North East Scotland are below the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
Typical Aberdeen figures for a 64 m² drive: £2,000–£3,150 over sound tarmac or concrete; £3,700–£5,700 with a dig-out and new base. Both include VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin bonded driveways | £30–£90 per m² |
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £40–£60 per m² |
| Resin garden paths | £45–£125 per m² |
Based on North East Scotland rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Aberdeen
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. Resin bonded is not permeable, so on a front garden it needs to drain to a permeable area within your property.
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.
General information for Scotland, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
North East Scotland is relatively dry for Scotland but cold, so the laying season is shorter and a free-draining base helps with frost. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
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.
Resin bonded driveways in Aberdeen: questions
Do I need planning permission in Aberdeen?
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. Resin bonded is not permeable, so on a front garden it needs to drain to a permeable area within your property.
Is the price fixed for Aberdeen 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.
What postcodes do you cover around Aberdeen?
We cover AB10, AB11, AB12, AB15, AB16 and AB23 and the surrounding districts, including Inverurie.
Resin bonded driveways near Aberdeen
- Inverurie 14.3 mi
Other services in Aberdeen
- Resin bound driveways
- Resin over tarmac and concrete
- New resin driveways (full dig-out)
- 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 Aberdeen
We cover AB10, AB11, AB12, AB15, AB16 and AB23 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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