Gwent · Wales
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Gelligaer
Resin over tarmac and concrete for Gelligaer homeowners: a seamless, hand-trowelled finish, priced line by line after a free site visit covering CF82.
- Guide price
- £40–£60 per m²
- Postcodes
- CF82
- 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 Gelligaer says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. In and around Gelligaer, drives often run further from the road, so edging, falls and drainage are planned along the whole length.
Typical projects we can quote for in Gelligaer include building a fully permeable drive on a front garden, swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put and overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive. More about resin over tarmac and concrete.
Prices for resin over tarmac and concrete in Gelligaer
For South Wales, where typical costs are below the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
Typical Gelligaer figures for a 34 m² drive: £1,350–£2,100 over sound tarmac or concrete; £2,250–£3,650 with a dig-out and new permeable base. Both include VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £40–£60 per m² |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £45–£100 per linear metre |
| Resin bonded driveways | £30–£90 per m² |
Based on South Wales rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Gelligaer
Wales has its own permitted development rules on the same principle: a front-garden hard surface should be porous or drain to a permeable area on 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.
In Wales, new construction with drainage implications covering 100 m² or more can also need approval from the council's SuDS Approving Body (SAB). Most domestic drives are smaller than that, but larger drives and extensions are checked at survey.
General information for Wales, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
South Wales is wetter than most of England, so a permeable build or a planned route for water is essential on every drive. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Gwent, 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 Gelligaer: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Gelligaer?
We cover CF82 and the surrounding districts, including Blackwood and Caerphilly.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Gelligaer?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as local highway authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Can you lay resin in Gelligaer in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. South Wales is wetter than most of England, so a permeable build or a planned route for water is essential on every drive.
Resin over tarmac and concrete near Gelligaer
- Blackwood 2.1 mi
- Caerphilly 6.4 mi
- Risca 7.7 mi
- Ebbw Vale 8.1 mi
- Pontypool 9.4 mi
Other services in Gelligaer
- 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 Gelligaer
We cover CF82 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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