County Antrim · Northern Ireland
Resin bonded driveways in Lisburn
We quote resin bonded driveways for homes across Lisburn, from the BT27 district outwards, and send an itemised written price after a free visit.
- Guide price
- £30–£90 per m²
- Postcodes
- BT27, BT28, BT17
- 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.
In Lisburn, as anywhere, the base is the part that decides how long a resin surface lasts. The survey settles whether we overlay, repair or rebuild it. Drives in Lisburn range from single-car frontages to wide plots, which is why every price follows a measured survey.
Typical projects we can quote for in Lisburn include framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts, replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build and swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put. More about resin bonded driveways.
Prices for resin bonded driveways in Lisburn
Guide prices for Lisburn are based on Northern Ireland rates, which are below the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
As a guide, a 34 m² drive in the BT27 area would be around £1,050–£1,650 laid over a sound existing base, rising to about £1,950–£3,000 with a dig-out and new base.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin bonded driveways | £30–£90 per m² |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £65–£105 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £20–£55 per linear metre |
Based on Northern Ireland rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Lisburn
Northern Ireland has its own permitted development order for houses, with conditions on hard surfaces and drainage: the simplest route is a surface that keeps rainwater within your boundary. 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 it is worth checking with your council's planning team before work starts.
General information for Northern Ireland, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
Northern Ireland has frequent rain spread through the year, so laying days are planned around dry spells and permeable builds make sense. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
How it works
The steps are simple: guide price, free survey, written quote with a fixed price once the specification is agreed, then a date that suits you and the weather.
Resin bonded driveways in Lisburn: questions
Is the price fixed for Lisburn 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 Lisburn?
We cover BT27, BT28 and BT17 and the surrounding districts, including Belfast and Newtownabbey.
Do I need planning permission in Lisburn?
Northern Ireland has its own permitted development order for houses, with conditions on hard surfaces and drainage: the simplest route is a surface that keeps rainwater within your boundary. Resin bonded is not permeable, so on a front garden it needs to drain to a permeable area within your property.
Resin bonded driveways near Lisburn
- Belfast 6.7 mi
- Newtownabbey 10.7 mi
- Antrim 15.1 mi
- Carrickfergus 16.2 mi
- Larne 24.2 mi
Other services in Lisburn
- 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 Lisburn
We cover BT27, BT28 and BT17 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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