Lothian · Scotland
Resin bound driveways in the Lothians
We price resin bound driveways across the Lothians, from Livingston to the smaller towns, with a free survey and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £40–£110 per m²
- Postcode areas
- EH
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
Resin bound driveways across the Lothians
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.
Resin bound is the system most people mean when they ask for a resin driveway. The aggregate and resin are weighed, mixed on site in a forced-action mixer, then spread and finished with steel trowels in one continuous pour, so there are no joints for weeds to root in.
Typical projects we can quote for in Livingston include building a fully permeable drive on a front garden, framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts and swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put.
Prices in the Lothians
Labour and material costs in Lothian run a little below the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
Resin bound driveways: £40–£110 per m².
Typical the Lothians figures for a 40 m² drive: £1,650–£2,600 over sound tarmac or concrete; £2,750–£4,400 with a dig-out and new permeable base. Both include VAT.
Planning in the Lothians
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
Lothian is one of the drier parts of Scotland, but cold winters and frost make a well-drained, frost-resistant base important. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
Towns in the Lothians
Resin bound driveways in the Lothians: questions
Can you lay resin in the Lothians in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. Lothian is one of the drier parts of Scotland, but cold winters and frost make a well-drained, frost-resistant base important.
Who approves dropped kerbs in the Lothians?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as roads authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Do I need planning permission in the Lothians?
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.
Other services in the Lothians
- 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 Lothians
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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