Hampshire · England
Resin bound driveways in Southsea
Thinking about a resin bound driveway in Southsea? Get a guide price in under a minute, then a free survey and a fixed written quote once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £50–£135 per m²
- Postcodes
- PO5, PO1, PO4
- 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.
Before quoting in Southsea we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. In and around Southsea, drives often run further from the road, so edging, falls and drainage are planned along the whole length.
Across Hampshire, the projects we price include building a fully permeable drive on a front garden, adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage and framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts. More about resin bound driveways.
Prices for resin bound driveways in Southsea
For the South East, where typical costs are above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
Worked example: a 46 m² drive in Southsea laid as an overlay on sound tarmac or concrete would typically come to about £2,300–£3,600. The same area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be nearer £3,850–£6,200.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin bound driveways | £50–£135 per m² |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £85–£135 per m² |
| 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 Southsea
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
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 Southsea: questions
Can you lay resin in Southsea in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. The South East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly.
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Southsea?
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.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Southsea?
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.
Resin bound driveways near Southsea
- Portsmouth 1.1 mi
- Gosport 1.9 mi
- Fareham 6.1 mi
- Havant 6.8 mi
- Waterlooville 7.2 mi
Other services in Southsea
- 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 Southsea
We cover PO5, PO1 and PO4 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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