Cambridgeshire · England
Resin bonded driveways in Cambridge
From Cambridge to Ely, we price resin bonded driveways with each part of the work set out separately, so you can see where the money goes.
- Guide price
- £40–£110 per m²
- Postcodes
- CB2, CB4, CB1
- 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.
Before quoting in Cambridge we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. Plot sizes and existing surfaces vary a lot across Cambridge, so the survey comes before any fixed figure.
Projects we quote in and around Cambridge include widening a drive into the front garden for a second car, turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface and overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive. More about resin bonded driveways.
Prices for resin bonded driveways in Cambridge
For the East of England, where typical costs are above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
Worked example: a 69 m² drive in Cambridge laid as an overlay on sound tarmac or concrete would typically come to about £2,600–£4,100. The same area with a dig-out and new base would be nearer £4,850–£7,450.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin bonded driveways | £40–£110 per m² |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £55–£120 per linear metre |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £85–£215 per visit |
Based on East of England rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Cambridge
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. Resin bonded is not permeable, so on a front garden it needs to drain to a permeable area within your property.
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 East of England is the driest part of the UK, which gives a long resin laying season, though heavy clays in places mean the sub-base needs designing for slow drainage. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Cambridge jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
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 Cambridge: questions
How much is a resin bonded driveway in Cambridge?
As a guide, £40–£110 per m² in Cambridge including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Cambridge?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as local highway authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Cambridge?
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.
Resin bonded driveways near Cambridge
- Ely 15.1 mi
- Huntingdon 15.7 mi
- St Neots 16.3 mi
- March 24.3 mi
Other services in Cambridge
- 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 Cambridge
We cover CB2, CB4 and CB1 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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