County Antrim · Northern Ireland
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Antrim
If you are planning resin over tarmac or concrete in Antrim, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £40–£60 per m²
- Postcodes
- BT41
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
What resin over tarmac and concrete involves
A resin overlay is a resin bound surface laid directly on top of an existing tarmac or concrete driveway that is still sound. It is the cheapest way to get a resin drive because there is no dig-out, but it only works when the old surface is level, stable and free of active cracking.
Any resin job in Antrim starts the same way: we check whether your existing surface is sound enough to overlay or needs digging out, because that decides both the price and how long the surface lasts. In and around Antrim, drives often run further from the road, so edging, falls and drainage are planned along the whole length.
Projects we quote in and around Antrim include widening a drive into the front garden for a second car, framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts and overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive. More about resin over tarmac and concrete.
Prices for resin over tarmac and concrete in Antrim
Labour and material costs in Northern Ireland run below the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
For a 68 m² drive in Antrim: about £2,700–£4,200 as an overlay on a sound base, or roughly £4,500–£7,200 if the old surface has to come out for a dig-out and new permeable base.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £40–£60 per m² |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £70–£175 per visit |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by DfI Roads |
Based on Northern Ireland rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Antrim
Northern Ireland has its own permitted development order for houses, with conditions on hard surfaces and drainage: the simplest route is a surface that keeps rainwater within your boundary. An overlay on sealed tarmac or concrete does not drain through the old base, so the drive needs to fall towards a lawn, border or soakaway on your land, or the old base comes out for a permeable build.
Flats, listed buildings and conservation areas are treated differently, so if any of those apply it is worth checking with your council's planning team before work starts.
General information for Northern Ireland, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
Northern Ireland has frequent rain spread through the year, so laying days are planned around dry spells and permeable builds make sense. Laying days in Antrim are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
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 over tarmac and concrete in Antrim: questions
Can you lay resin in Antrim in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. Northern Ireland has frequent rain spread through the year, so laying days are planned around dry spells and permeable builds make sense.
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Antrim?
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.
Do I need planning permission in Antrim?
Northern Ireland has its own permitted development order for houses, with conditions on hard surfaces and drainage: the simplest route is a surface that keeps rainwater within your boundary. An overlay on sealed tarmac or concrete does not drain through the old base, so the drive needs to fall towards a lawn, border or soakaway on your land, or the old base comes out for a permeable build.
Resin over tarmac and concrete near Antrim
- Ballymena 10.4 mi
- Newtownabbey 12.7 mi
- Belfast 14.1 mi
- Lisburn 15.1 mi
- Carrickfergus 16.2 mi
Other services in Antrim
- Resin bound driveways
- Resin bonded driveways
- 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 Antrim
We cover BT41 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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