East Midlands · England
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Leicestershire
Planning resin over tarmac or concrete in Leicestershire? We survey, measure and quote across the area, and our guide prices reflect typical East Midlands costs.
- Guide price
- £45–£70 per m²
- Postcode areas
- LE, CV, DE
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
Resin over tarmac and concrete across Leicestershire
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.
Overlaying is where most resin driveway budgets start, and where the survey matters most. Tarmac needs to be at least a few years old and fully cured so it no longer moves in hot weather. Concrete needs to be free of moving cracks and lifting slabs.
In Leicester we can price work such as building a fully permeable drive on a front garden, adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage and replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build.
Prices in Leicestershire
Guide prices for Leicestershire are based on East Midlands rates, which are close to the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
Resin over tarmac and concrete: £45–£70 per m².
Worked example: a 27 m² drive in Leicestershire laid as an overlay on sound tarmac or concrete would typically come to about £1,200–£1,900. The same area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be nearer £2,000–£3,250.
Planning in Leicestershire
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.
Weather and working days
The East Midlands sits around the UK average for rainfall, with a mix of clay vales and lighter ground that changes what the base needs. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Leicestershire, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Leicestershire: questions
How much is resin over tarmac or concrete in Leicestershire?
As a guide, £45–£70 per m² in Leicestershire including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
What postcodes do you cover around Leicestershire?
We cover LE, CV, DE and the surrounding districts, including Leicester and Loughborough.
Do I need planning permission in Leicestershire?
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.
Other services in Leicestershire
- 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
- Resin pool surrounds
- 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
- Resin tree pits
- Anti-slip resin surfacing
- Footpaths and cycle paths
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in Leicestershire
Tell us about your project and we will 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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