Hampshire · England
Resin bonded driveways in Portsmouth
Resin bonded driveways in Portsmouth, Hampshire: free survey, honest guide prices and a written quote that sets out each part of the job before anything is booked.
- Guide price
- £40–£110 per m²
- Postcodes
- PO1, PO5, PO2
- 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 Portsmouth, 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. Housing in Portsmouth ranges from Victorian terraces to post-war semis and newer estates, and drive sizes vary just as much.
In Portsmouth we can price work such as adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage, building a fully permeable drive on a front garden and turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface. More about resin bonded driveways.
Prices for resin bonded driveways in Portsmouth
Labour and material costs in the South East run above the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
Typical Portsmouth figures for a 55 m² drive: £2,150–£3,400 over sound tarmac or concrete; £4,000–£6,150 with a dig-out and new base. Both include VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin bonded driveways | £40–£110 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £30–£65 per linear metre |
| Resin patios | £50–£135 per m² |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Portsmouth
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 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.
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 Portsmouth: questions
Can you lay resin in Portsmouth in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. The South East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly.
Do I need planning permission in Portsmouth?
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 Portsmouth 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.
Resin bonded driveways near Portsmouth
- Southsea 1.1 mi
- Gosport 1.7 mi
- Fareham 5.3 mi
- Havant 6.1 mi
- Waterlooville 6.2 mi
Other services in Portsmouth
- 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 Portsmouth
We cover PO1, PO5 and PO2 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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