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Resin over tarmac and concrete in Hove
Resin over tarmac and concrete for Hove homeowners: a seamless, hand-trowelled finish, priced line by line after a free site visit covering BN3, BN1 and BN41.
- Guide price
- £50–£80 per m²
- Postcodes
- BN3, BN1, 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.
In Hove, as anywhere, the base is the part that decides how long a resin surface lasts. The survey settles whether we overlay, repair or rebuild it. Plot sizes and existing surfaces vary a lot across Hove, so the survey comes before any fixed figure.
Across East Sussex, the projects we price include swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put, widening a drive into the front garden for a second car and adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage. More about resin over tarmac and concrete.
Prices for resin over tarmac and concrete in Hove
Guide prices for Hove are based on South East rates, which are above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
As a guide, a 55 m² drive in the BN3 area would be around £2,750–£4,300 laid over a sound existing base, rising to about £4,600–£7,400 with a dig-out and new permeable base.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £50–£80 per m² |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £85–£135 per m² |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Hove
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. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Hove jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
How it works
The steps are simple: guide price, free survey, written quote with a fixed price once the specification is agreed, then a date that suits you and the weather.
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Hove: questions
How soon can you survey in Hove?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
What postcodes do you cover around Hove?
We cover BN3, BN1 and BN41 and the surrounding districts, including Brighton and Portslade.
How much is resin over tarmac or concrete in Hove?
As a guide, £50–£80 per m² in Hove including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Resin over tarmac and concrete near Hove
- Brighton 1.2 mi
- Portslade 2.3 mi
- Rottingdean 4.9 mi
- Peacehaven 7.5 mi
- Seaford 12.5 mi
Other services in Hove
- 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 Hove
We cover BN3, BN1 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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