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Resin over tarmac and concrete in Exeter
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Exeter, Devon: free survey, honest guide prices and a written quote that sets out each part of the job before anything is booked.
- Guide price
- £50–£75 per m²
- Postcodes
- EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4
- 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 Exeter says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Drives in Exeter range from single-car frontages to wide plots, which is why every price follows a measured survey.
Across Devon, the projects we price include replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build, adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage and framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts. More about resin over tarmac and concrete.
Prices for resin over tarmac and concrete in Exeter
For the South West, where typical costs are above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
As a guide, a 30 m² drive in the EX1 area would be around £1,450–£2,250 laid over a sound existing base, rising to about £2,400–£3,850 with a dig-out and new permeable base.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £50–£75 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £25–£65 per linear metre |
| Resin garden paths | £55–£150 per m² |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Exeter
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. 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.
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 West gets more rain than the east of England, especially on higher ground, so permeability and falls matter on every drive. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
How it works
Guide price first, then a free visit, then a line-by-line quote. Nothing is booked until you have the specification in writing.
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Exeter: questions
Is the price fixed for Exeter 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.
What postcodes do you cover around Exeter?
We cover EX1, EX2, EX3 and EX4 and the surrounding districts, including Exmouth and Tiverton.
How soon can you survey in Exeter?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Resin over tarmac and concrete near Exeter
- Exmouth 9.2 mi
- Tiverton 12.4 mi
- Newton Abbot 14.0 mi
- Torquay 18.1 mi
- Paignton 20.0 mi
Other services in Exeter
- 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 Exeter
We cover EX1, EX2, EX3 and EX4 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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