South West · England
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Dorset
From Bournemouth outwards, we quote resin over tarmac and concrete for homes and businesses across Dorset, with the price fixed in writing once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £50–£75 per m²
- Postcode areas
- BH, DT, SP
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
Resin over tarmac and concrete across Dorset
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.
Overlaying is where most resin driveway budgets start, and where the survey matters most. Tarmac needs to be at least a few years old and fully cured so it no longer moves in hot weather. Concrete needs to be free of moving cracks and lifting slabs.
Typical projects we can quote for in Bournemouth include building a fully permeable drive on a front garden, replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build and adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage.
Prices in Dorset
Prices in the South West are above the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
Resin over tarmac and concrete: £50–£75 per m².
Typical Dorset figures for a 28 m² drive: £1,350–£2,100 over sound tarmac or concrete; £2,250–£3,600 with a dig-out and new permeable base. Both include VAT.
Planning in Dorset
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.
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. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Bournemouth jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
Towns in Dorset
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Dorset: questions
How soon can you survey in Dorset?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Is the price fixed for Dorset 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 Dorset?
We cover BH, DT, SP and the surrounding districts, including Bournemouth and Poole.
Other services in Dorset
- 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
- 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 Dorset
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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