Lothian · Scotland
Resin bound driveways in Edinburgh
Resin bound driveways in Edinburgh: honest guide prices for Lothian, a free survey and a quote that explains exactly what the work involves.
- Guide price
- £40–£110 per m²
- Postcode areas
- EH
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
Resin bound driveways across Edinburgh
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.
Because the stones are bound together rather than stuck on top, the surface is porous. Laid over a permeable base, water passes through it rather than running off onto the road, which is why resin bound can usually be laid across a front garden without planning permission in England.
Across Edinburgh, the projects we price include building a fully permeable drive on a front garden, replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build and swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put.
Prices in Edinburgh
Labour and material costs in Lothian run a little below the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
Resin bound driveways: £40–£110 per m².
Typical Edinburgh figures for a 57 m² drive: £2,350–£3,650 over sound tarmac or concrete; £3,950–£6,300 with a dig-out and new permeable base. Both include VAT.
Planning in Edinburgh
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. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
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
Lothian is one of the drier parts of Scotland, but cold winters and frost make a well-drained, frost-resistant base important. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
Towns in Edinburgh
Resin bound driveways in Edinburgh: questions
Is the price fixed for Edinburgh 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.
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Edinburgh?
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.
How much is a resin bound driveway in Edinburgh?
As a guide, £40–£110 per m² in Edinburgh including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Other services in Edinburgh
- 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
- 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 Edinburgh
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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