County Antrim · Northern Ireland
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Ballymena
Planning resin over tarmac or concrete in Ballymena? We survey and price the work across BT42 and BT43, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £40–£60 per m²
- Postcodes
- BT42, BT43
- 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 quote we prepare in Ballymena says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Ballymena mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
Typical projects we can quote for in Ballymena include building a fully permeable drive on a front garden, turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface and widening a drive into the front garden for a second car. More about resin over tarmac and concrete.
Prices for resin over tarmac and concrete in Ballymena
Guide prices for Ballymena are based on Northern Ireland rates, which are below the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
As a guide, a 60 m² drive in the BT42 area would be around £2,400–£3,700 laid over a sound existing base, rising to about £3,950–£6,350 with a dig-out and new permeable base.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £40–£60 per m² |
| Resin bound driveways | £40–£105 per m² |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £70–£175 per visit |
Based on Northern Ireland rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Ballymena
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. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
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 Ballymena: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Ballymena?
We cover BT42 and BT43 and the surrounding districts, including Antrim and Larne.
Is the price fixed for Ballymena 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.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Ballymena?
Dropped kerb consent comes from DfI Roads. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Resin over tarmac and concrete near Ballymena
- Antrim 10.4 mi
- Larne 18.3 mi
- Newtownabbey 20.3 mi
- Carrickfergus 21.3 mi
- Belfast 23.1 mi
Other services in Ballymena
- 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 Ballymena
We cover BT42 and BT43 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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