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Resin over tarmac and concrete in South Croydon
Thinking about resin over tarmac or concrete in South Croydon? Get a guide price in under a minute, then a free survey and a fixed written quote once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £55–£85 per m²
- Postcodes
- CR2, CR0, CR9
- 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 South Croydon 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 South Croydon have existing tarmac or block drives that can be assessed for an overlay or a rebuild.
In South Croydon we can price work such as widening a drive into the front garden for a second car, replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build and turning a cracked concrete drive into a seamless resin bound surface. More about resin over tarmac and concrete.
Prices for resin over tarmac and concrete in South Croydon
Labour and material costs in London run well above the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
As a guide, a 55 m² drive in the CR2 area would be around £2,950–£4,600 laid over a sound existing base, rising to about £4,950–£7,900 with a dig-out and new permeable base.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £55–£85 per m² |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £60–£130 per linear metre |
Based on London rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in South Croydon
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. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
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 South Croydon: questions
What postcodes do you cover around South Croydon?
We cover CR2, CR0 and CR9 and the surrounding districts, including Croydon and Purley.
Can you lay resin in South Croydon 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.
Is the price fixed for South Croydon 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.
Resin over tarmac and concrete near South Croydon
- Croydon 1.5 mi
- Purley 1.9 mi
- Carshalton 3.2 mi
- Coulsdon 3.5 mi
- Mitcham 4.3 mi
Other services in South Croydon
- 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 South Croydon
We cover CR2, CR0 and CR9 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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