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Resin bonded driveways in South Glamorgan
Free surveys and itemised quotes for resin bonded driveways across South Glamorgan, covering Cardiff, Barry and Penarth and the villages between.
- Guide price
- £30–£90 per m²
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
Resin bonded driveways across South Glamorgan
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 Cardiff include overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive, building a fully permeable drive on a front garden and adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage.
Prices in South Glamorgan
Labour and material costs in South Wales run below the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
Resin bonded driveways: £30–£90 per m².
Worked example: a 37 m² drive in South Glamorgan laid as an overlay on sound tarmac or concrete would typically come to about £1,150–£1,800. The same area with a dig-out and new base would be nearer £2,150–£3,300.
Planning in South Glamorgan
Wales has its own permitted development rules on the same principle: a front-garden hard surface should be porous or drain to a permeable area on the property. Resin bonded is not permeable, so on a front garden it needs to drain to a permeable area within your property.
In Wales, new construction with drainage implications covering 100 m² or more can also need approval from the council's SuDS Approving Body (SAB). Most domestic drives are smaller than that, but larger drives and extensions are checked at survey.
Weather and working days
South Wales is wetter than most of England, so a permeable build or a planned route for water is essential on every drive. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
Towns in South Glamorgan
Resin bonded driveways in South Glamorgan: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in South Glamorgan?
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 South Glamorgan 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 South Glamorgan?
We cover CF and the surrounding districts, including Cardiff and Barry.
Other services in South Glamorgan
- 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 South Glamorgan
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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