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Resin over tarmac and concrete in Herne Bay
Thinking about resin over tarmac or concrete in Herne Bay? 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–£80 per m²
- Postcodes
- CT6, CT5
- 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.
In Herne Bay, as anywhere, the base is the part that decides how long a resin surface lasts. The survey settles whether we overlay, repair or rebuild it. Plots around Herne Bay are often generous, so turning areas and longer runs of edging are part of many quotes.
Typical projects we can quote for in Herne Bay include building a fully permeable drive on a front garden, overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive and framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts. More about resin over tarmac and concrete.
Prices for resin over tarmac and concrete in Herne Bay
Labour and material costs in the South East run above the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
Worked example: a 31 m² drive in Herne Bay laid as an overlay on sound tarmac or concrete would typically come to about £1,550–£2,450. The same area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be nearer £2,600–£4,150.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £50–£80 per m² |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £85–£135 per m² |
| Resin bound driveways | £50–£135 per m² |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Herne Bay
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 East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Kent, 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 Herne Bay: questions
Is the price fixed for Herne Bay 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.
Can you lay resin in Herne Bay in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. The South East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly.
How much is resin over tarmac or concrete in Herne Bay?
As a guide, £50–£80 per m² in Herne Bay including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
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Other services in Herne Bay
- 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 Herne Bay
We cover CT6 and CT5 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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