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Resin bound driveways in Croydon
Planning a resin bound driveway in Croydon? We survey and price the work across CR0, CR2, CR5, CR7, CR8 and CR9, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £55–£145 per m²
- Postcodes
- CR0, CR2, CR5, CR7, CR8, CR9, SE19, SE25
- 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.
Any quote we prepare in Croydon says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Croydon has a broad mix of housing, from terraces near the centre to detached homes on the edges.
In Croydon we can price work such as overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive, framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts and turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface. More about resin bound driveways.
Prices for resin bound driveways in Croydon
For London, where typical costs are well above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
Worked example: a 54 m² drive in Croydon laid as an overlay on sound tarmac or concrete would typically come to about £2,900–£4,550. The same area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be nearer £4,850–£7,800.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin bound driveways | £55–£145 per m² |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £90–£145 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £30–£70 per linear metre |
Based on London rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Croydon
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
London is one of the drier parts of the UK, but heavy summer downpours on small, mostly paved plots are exactly what front-garden drainage rules were written for. 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 bound driveways in Croydon: questions
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Croydon?
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 Croydon?
As a guide, £55–£145 per m² in Croydon including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Do I need planning permission in Croydon?
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 Croydon
- South Croydon 1.5 mi
- Carshalton 3.1 mi
- Mitcham 3.2 mi
- Purley 3.3 mi
- Streatham 3.4 mi
Other services in Croydon
- 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 Croydon
We cover CR0, CR2, CR5, CR7, CR8 and CR9 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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