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Resin bonded driveways in Exeter
If you are planning a resin bonded driveway in Exeter, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £35–£105 per m²
- Postcodes
- EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4
- 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 Exeter, 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 Exeter range from single-car frontages to wide plots, which is why every price follows a measured survey.
Across Devon, the projects we price include widening a drive into the front garden for a second car, turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface and framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts. More about resin bonded driveways.
Prices for resin bonded driveways in Exeter
Labour and material costs in the South West run above the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
Typical Exeter figures for a 33 m² drive: £1,250–£1,950 over sound tarmac or concrete; £2,300–£3,550 with a dig-out and new base. Both include VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin bonded driveways | £35–£105 per m² |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £80–£130 per m² |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £80–£130 per m² |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Exeter
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 South West gets more rain than the east of England, especially on higher ground, so permeability and falls matter on every drive. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Devon, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
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 Exeter: questions
Can you lay resin in Exeter in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. The South West gets more rain than the east of England, especially on higher ground, so permeability and falls matter on every drive.
Do I need planning permission in Exeter?
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.
How much is a resin bonded driveway in Exeter?
As a guide, £35–£105 per m² in Exeter including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Resin bonded driveways near Exeter
- Exmouth 9.2 mi
- Tiverton 12.4 mi
- Newton Abbot 14.0 mi
- Torquay 18.1 mi
- Paignton 20.0 mi
Other services in Exeter
- 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 Exeter
We cover EX1, EX2, EX3 and EX4 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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