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Resin bonded driveways in Cheltenham
From Cheltenham to Tewkesbury, we price resin bonded driveways with each part of the work set out separately, so you can see where the money goes.
- Guide price
- £35–£105 per m²
- Postcodes
- GL50, GL51, GL53
- 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 Cheltenham, 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 Cheltenham range from single-car frontages to wide plots, which is why every price follows a measured survey.
In Cheltenham we can price work such as building a fully permeable drive on a front garden, 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 Cheltenham
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.
As a guide, a 62 m² drive in the GL50 area would be around £2,300–£3,650 laid over a sound existing base, rising to about £4,300–£6,650 with a dig-out and new base.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin bonded driveways | £35–£105 per m² |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £80–£130 per m² |
| Resin bound driveways | £50–£130 per m² |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Cheltenham
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. Laying days in Cheltenham are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
How it works
Guide price first, then a free visit, then a line-by-line quote. Nothing is booked until you have the specification in writing.
Resin bonded driveways in Cheltenham: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Cheltenham?
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.
Is the price fixed for Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham?
We cover GL50, GL51 and GL53 and the surrounding districts, including Tewkesbury and Gloucester.
Resin bonded driveways near Cheltenham
- Tewkesbury 7.2 mi
- Gloucester 7.4 mi
- Stroud 11.6 mi
- Cirencester 13.3 mi
Other services in Cheltenham
- 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 Cheltenham
We cover GL50, GL51 and GL53 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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