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Resin over tarmac and concrete in Cheltenham
Thinking about resin over tarmac or concrete in Cheltenham? Get a guide price in under a minute, then a free survey and a fixed written quote once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £50–£75 per m²
- Postcodes
- GL50, GL51, GL53
- 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 Cheltenham says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Plot sizes and existing surfaces vary a lot across Cheltenham, so the survey comes before any fixed figure.
Typical projects we can quote for in Cheltenham include building a fully permeable drive on a front garden, replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build and overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive. More about resin over tarmac and concrete.
Prices for resin over tarmac and concrete in Cheltenham
Guide prices for Cheltenham are based on South West rates, which are above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
Typical Cheltenham figures for a 35 m² drive: £1,700–£2,600 over sound tarmac or concrete; £2,800–£4,500 with a dig-out and new permeable base. Both include VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £50–£75 per m² |
| Resin bound driveways | £50–£130 per m² |
| Resin patios | £50–£130 per m² |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Cheltenham
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. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Gloucestershire, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
How it works
You start with a guide price, we visit to measure and check the site, you get a written quote, and we book the work for suitable weather.
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Cheltenham: questions
Do I need planning permission in Cheltenham?
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 Cheltenham?
We cover GL50, GL51 and GL53 and the surrounding districts, including Tewkesbury and Gloucester.
How much is resin over tarmac or concrete in Cheltenham?
As a guide, £50–£75 per m² in Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham
- Tewkesbury 7.2 mi
- Gloucester 7.4 mi
- Stroud 11.6 mi
- Cirencester 13.3 mi
Other services in Cheltenham
- 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 Cheltenham
We cover GL50, GL51 and GL53 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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