East Sussex · England
Resin bound driveways in Brighton
Resin bound driveways in Brighton, East Sussex: free survey, honest guide prices and a written quote that sets out each part of the job before anything is booked.
- Guide price
- £50–£135 per m²
- Postcodes
- BN1, BN2, BN3, BN41
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
What resin bound driveways involve
A resin bound driveway is a surface of natural stone aggregate mixed with clear polyurethane resin and trowelled by hand to a depth of around 18 mm on driveways. Every stone is fully coated, so the finish is smooth, has no loose gravel, and lets rainwater drain straight through it.
In Brighton, 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 Brighton ranges from Victorian terraces to post-war semis and newer estates, and drive sizes vary just as much.
Projects we quote in and around Brighton include overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive, adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage and swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put. More about resin bound driveways.
Prices for resin bound driveways in Brighton
Prices in the South East are above the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
Typical Brighton figures for a 34 m² drive: £1,700–£2,650 over sound tarmac or concrete; £2,850–£4,550 with a dig-out and new permeable base. Both include VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin bound driveways | £50–£135 per m² |
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £50–£80 per m² |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £90–£225 per visit |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Brighton
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. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
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. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in East Sussex, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
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 bound driveways in Brighton: questions
Is the price fixed for Brighton 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 Brighton?
We cover BN1, BN2, BN3 and BN41 and the surrounding districts, including Hove and Portslade.
Do I need planning permission in Brighton?
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. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Resin bound driveways near Brighton
- Hove 1.2 mi
- Portslade 3.5 mi
- Rottingdean 3.7 mi
- Peacehaven 6.3 mi
- Seaford 11.3 mi
Other services in Brighton
- Resin bonded 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 Brighton
We cover BN1, BN2, BN3 and BN41 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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