Highlands and Islands · Scotland
Resin bound driveways in the Highlands and Islands
We price resin bound driveways across the Highlands and Islands, from Inverness to the smaller towns, with a free survey and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £40–£110 per m²
- Postcode areas
- IV, PH, KW, HS, ZE
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
Resin bound driveways across the Highlands and Islands
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 the Highlands and Islands, the projects we price include framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts, widening a drive into the front garden for a second car and building a fully permeable drive on a front garden.
Prices in the Highlands and Islands
For the Highlands and Islands, where typical costs are a little below the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
Resin bound driveways: £40–£110 per m².
Typical the Highlands and Islands figures for a 65 m² drive: £2,700–£4,250 over sound tarmac or concrete; £4,550–£7,250 with a dig-out and new permeable base. Both include VAT.
Planning in the Highlands and Islands
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
The Highlands and Islands have short laying seasons and wet, exposed weather, so materials and timing are planned well ahead. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
Towns in the Highlands and Islands
Resin bound driveways in the Highlands and Islands: questions
Do I need planning permission in the Highlands and Islands?
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.
Is the price fixed for the Highlands and Islands 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 the Highlands and Islands?
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.
Other services in the Highlands and Islands
- 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 the Highlands and Islands
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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