Greater London · England
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Purley
If you are planning resin over tarmac or concrete in Purley, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £55–£85 per m²
- Postcodes
- CR8, CR2, CR5
- 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.
Before quoting in Purley we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. Many homes in Purley have existing tarmac or block drives that can be assessed for an overlay or a rebuild.
Projects we quote in and around Purley include replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build, swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put 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 Purley
For London, where typical costs are well above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
As a guide, a 31 m² drive in the CR8 area would be around £1,650–£2,600 laid over a sound existing base, rising to about £2,800–£4,450 with a dig-out and new permeable base.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £55–£85 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £30–£70 per linear metre |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £90–£145 per m² |
Based on London rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Purley
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
London is one of the drier parts of the UK, but heavy summer downpours on small, mostly paved plots are exactly what front-garden drainage rules were written for. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Purley jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
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 Purley: questions
Can you lay resin in Purley in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. London is one of the drier parts of the UK, but heavy summer downpours on small, mostly paved plots are exactly what front-garden drainage rules were written for.
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Purley?
Often, yes. Tell us where you saw it or show us a photo, and we will bring the closest blends to the survey to compare in daylight.
Do I need planning permission in Purley?
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.
Resin over tarmac and concrete near Purley
- Coulsdon 1.7 mi
- South Croydon 1.9 mi
- Carshalton 3.2 mi
- Croydon 3.3 mi
- Sutton 3.9 mi
Other services in Purley
- 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 Purley
We cover CR8, CR2 and CR5 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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