Hampshire · England
Resin bound driveways in Southampton
Resin bound driveways for Southampton homeowners: a seamless, hand-trowelled finish, priced line by line after a free site visit covering SO14, SO15 and SO17.
- Guide price
- £50–£135 per m²
- Postcodes
- SO14, SO15, SO17
- 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 Southampton says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Southampton has everything from tight terraced frontages to large suburban drives, so no two quotes look the same.
Across Hampshire, the projects we price include turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface, building a fully permeable drive on a front garden and widening a drive into the front garden for a second car. More about resin bound driveways.
Prices for resin bound driveways in Southampton
Labour and material costs in the South East run above the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
Worked example: a 43 m² drive in Southampton laid as an overlay on sound tarmac or concrete would typically come to about £2,150–£3,350. The same area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be nearer £3,600–£5,800.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin bound driveways | £50–£135 per m² |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £90–£225 per visit |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Southampton
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 Hampshire, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
How it works
The steps are simple: guide price, free survey, written quote with a fixed price once the specification is agreed, then a date that suits you and the weather.
Resin bound driveways in Southampton: questions
How much is a resin bound driveway in Southampton?
As a guide, £50–£135 per m² in Southampton including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Southampton?
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.
What postcodes do you cover around Southampton?
We cover SO14, SO15 and SO17 and the surrounding districts, including Hythe and Totton.
Resin bound driveways near Southampton
- Hythe 3.0 mi
- Totton 3.9 mi
- Eastleigh 4.9 mi
- Fareham 10.5 mi
- Winchester 11.7 mi
Other services in Southampton
- 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 Southampton
We cover SO14, SO15 and SO17 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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