Highlands and Islands · Scotland
Resin bonded driveways in the Highlands and Islands
We price resin bonded driveways across the Highlands and Islands, from Inverness to the smaller towns, with a free survey and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £35–£95 per m²
- Postcode areas
- IV, PH, KW, HS, ZE
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
Resin bonded driveways across the Highlands and Islands
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.
Projects we quote in and around Inverness include overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive, adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage and widening a drive into the front garden for a second car.
Prices in the Highlands and Islands
For the Highlands and Islands, where typical costs are a little below the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
Resin bonded driveways: £35–£95 per m².
Worked example: a 33 m² drive in the Highlands and Islands laid as an overlay on sound tarmac or concrete would typically come to about £1,050–£1,700. The same area with a dig-out and new base would be nearer £2,000–£3,050.
Planning in the Highlands and Islands
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.
Weather and working days
The Highlands and Islands have short laying seasons and wet, exposed weather, so materials and timing are planned well ahead. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in the Highlands and Islands, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
Towns in the Highlands and Islands
Resin bonded driveways in the Highlands and Islands: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in the Highlands and Islands?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as roads authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in the Highlands and Islands?
Often, yes. Tell us where you saw it or show us a photo, and we will bring the closest blends to the survey to compare in daylight.
Is the price fixed for the Highlands and Islands 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.
Other services in the Highlands and Islands
- 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 the Highlands and Islands
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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