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Resin bonded driveways in Colinton
From Colinton to Currie, 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
- EH13, EH14, EH11
- 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 Colinton 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. Plots around Colinton are often generous, so turning areas and longer runs of edging are part of many quotes.
Typical projects we can quote for in Colinton include adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage, swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put and framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts. More about resin bonded driveways.
Prices for resin bonded driveways in Colinton
For Lothian, where typical costs are a little below the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
Worked example: a 65 m² drive in Colinton laid as an overlay on sound tarmac or concrete would typically come to about £2,100–£3,300. The same area with a dig-out and new base would be nearer £3,900–£6,000.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin bonded driveways | £30–£90 per m² |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £45–£100 per linear metre |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £70–£110 per m² |
Based on Lothian rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Colinton
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
Lothian is one of the drier parts of Scotland, but cold winters and frost make a well-drained, frost-resistant base important. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
How it works
Get a guide price online, book a free survey, receive an itemised written quote, then agree a date. Most drives over a ready base are laid in a day.
Resin bonded driveways in Colinton: questions
How much is a resin bonded driveway in Colinton?
As a guide, £30–£90 per m² in Colinton including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Do I need planning permission in Colinton?
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.
Can you lay resin in Colinton in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. Lothian is one of the drier parts of Scotland, but cold winters and frost make a well-drained, frost-resistant base important.
Resin bonded driveways near Colinton
- Currie 2.2 mi
- Queensferry 8.0 mi
- Penicuik 5.4 mi
- Bonnyrigg 6.3 mi
- Musselburgh 8.3 mi
Other services in Colinton
- 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 Colinton
We cover EH13, EH14 and EH11 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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