Kent · England
Resin bound driveways in Canterbury
Planning a resin bound driveway in Canterbury? We survey and price the work across CT1, CT2, CT5 and CT6, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £50–£135 per m²
- Postcodes
- CT1, CT2, CT5, CT6
- 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.
In Canterbury, as anywhere, the base is the part that decides how long a resin surface lasts. The survey settles whether we overlay, repair or rebuild it. Homes in Canterbury range from period properties to modern estates, each with its own drainage and access questions.
In Canterbury we can price work such as overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive, widening a drive into the front garden for a second car and replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build. More about resin bound driveways.
Prices for resin bound driveways in Canterbury
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.
As a guide, a 36 m² drive in the CT1 area would be around £1,800–£2,800 laid over a sound existing base, rising to about £3,000–£4,850 with a dig-out and new permeable base.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin bound driveways | £50–£135 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £30–£65 per linear metre |
| 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 Canterbury
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 Kent, 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 Canterbury: questions
How much is a resin bound driveway in Canterbury?
As a guide, £50–£135 per m² in Canterbury 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 Canterbury?
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 Canterbury?
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 Canterbury
- Whitstable 6.1 mi
- Herne Bay 6.8 mi
- Faversham 8.6 mi
- Ashford 12.8 mi
- Folkestone 14.2 mi
Other services in Canterbury
- 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 Canterbury
We cover CT1, CT2, CT5 and CT6 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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