East Sussex · England
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Brighton
From Brighton to Hove, we price resin over tarmac and concrete with each part of the work set out separately, so you can see where the money goes.
- Guide price
- £50–£80 per m²
- Postcodes
- BN1, BN2, BN3, BN41
- 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 Brighton says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Across Brighton, many front drives are compact, so access, skips and parking for the crew are planned at survey.
In Brighton we can price work such as swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put, overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive and building a fully permeable drive on a front garden. More about resin over tarmac and concrete.
Prices for resin over tarmac and concrete in Brighton
Prices in the South East are above the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
Worked example: a 49 m² drive in Brighton laid as an overlay on sound tarmac or concrete would typically come to about £2,450–£3,850. The same area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be nearer £4,100–£6,600.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £50–£80 per m² |
| Resin patios | £50–£135 per m² |
| Resin garden paths | £55–£155 per m² |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Brighton
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 East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in East Sussex, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
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 Brighton: questions
How much is resin over tarmac or concrete in Brighton?
As a guide, £50–£80 per m² in Brighton including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Do I need planning permission in Brighton?
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.
What postcodes do you cover around Brighton?
We cover BN1, BN2, BN3 and BN41 and the surrounding districts, including Hove and Portslade.
Resin over tarmac and concrete near Brighton
- Hove 1.2 mi
- Portslade 3.5 mi
- Rottingdean 3.7 mi
- Peacehaven 6.3 mi
- Seaford 11.3 mi
Other services in Brighton
- 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 Brighton
We cover BN1, BN2, BN3 and BN41 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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