Lothian · Scotland
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Edinburgh
Free surveys and itemised quotes for resin over tarmac and concrete across Edinburgh, covering Queensferry, Colinton and Currie and the villages between.
- Guide price
- £40–£65 per m²
- Postcode areas
- EH
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
Resin over tarmac and concrete across Edinburgh
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 Queensferry include framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts, widening a drive into the front garden for a second car and overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive.
Prices in Edinburgh
Guide prices for Edinburgh are based on Lothian rates, which are a little below the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
Resin over tarmac and concrete: £40–£65 per m².
Typical Edinburgh figures for a 51 m² drive: £2,100–£3,300 over sound tarmac or concrete; £3,500–£5,650 with a dig-out and new permeable base. Both include VAT.
Planning in Edinburgh
Scotland's householder permitted development rules allow many hard surfaces at a house where the surface is porous or water drains to a permeable area 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.
Flats, listed buildings and conservation areas are treated differently, so if any of those apply we suggest a quick check with your council's planning team before work starts.
Weather and working days
Lothian is one of the drier parts of Scotland, but cold winters and frost make a well-drained, frost-resistant base important. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Queensferry jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
Towns in Edinburgh
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Edinburgh: questions
Is the price fixed for Edinburgh 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.
How much is resin over tarmac or concrete in Edinburgh?
As a guide, £40–£65 per m² in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?
Scotland's householder permitted development rules allow many hard surfaces at a house where the surface is porous or water drains to a permeable area 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.
Other services in Edinburgh
- 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 Edinburgh
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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