South East · England
Resin bonded driveways in East Sussex
We price resin bonded driveways across East Sussex, from Brighton to the smaller towns, with a free survey and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £40–£110 per m²
- Postcode areas
- TN, BN, RH
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
Resin bonded driveways across East Sussex
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.
Resin bonded is the scatter-coat system. The resin is rolled onto a solid, sound base, the aggregate is broadcast over it until it is fully covered, and once the resin has cured the excess stone is brushed off and reused.
Across East Sussex, the projects we price include overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive, building a fully permeable drive on a front garden and framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts.
Prices in East Sussex
For the South East, where typical costs are above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
Resin bonded driveways: £40–£110 per m².
As a guide, a 36 m² drive in the TN area would be around £1,400–£2,200 laid over a sound existing base, rising to about £2,600–£4,050 with a dig-out and new base.
Planning in East Sussex
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.
Weather and working days
The South East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
Resin bonded driveways in East Sussex: questions
Do I need planning permission in East Sussex?
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.
Is the price fixed for East Sussex 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.
How much is a resin bonded driveway in East Sussex?
As a guide, £40–£110 per m² in East Sussex including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Other services in East Sussex
- 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
- 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 East Sussex
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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