Scottish Borders · Scotland
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Galashiels
Thinking about resin over tarmac or concrete in Galashiels? Get a guide price in under a minute, then a free survey and a fixed written quote once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £40–£60 per m²
- Postcodes
- TD1
- 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 Galashiels we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. Plots around Galashiels are often generous, so turning areas and longer runs of edging are part of many quotes.
Typical projects we can quote for in Galashiels include adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage, overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive 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 Galashiels
Guide prices for Galashiels are based on South of Scotland rates, which are below the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
As a guide, a 60 m² drive in the TD1 area would be around £2,400–£3,750 laid over a sound existing base, rising to about £4,000–£6,400 with a dig-out and new permeable base.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £40–£60 per m² |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £45–£100 per linear metre |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £65–£105 per m² |
Based on South of Scotland rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Galashiels
Scotland's householder permitted development rules allow many hard surfaces at a house where the surface is porous or water drains to a permeable area 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.
Flats, listed buildings and conservation areas are treated differently, so if any of those apply we suggest a quick check with your council's planning team before work starts.
General information for Scotland, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
The South of Scotland mixes wet western hills with drier eastern lowlands, and frost is common in winter. Laying days in Galashiels are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
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 Galashiels: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Galashiels?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as roads authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
How soon can you survey in Galashiels?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
What postcodes do you cover around Galashiels?
We cover TD1 and the surrounding districts, including Hawick and Kelso.
Resin over tarmac and concrete near Galashiels
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Other services in Galashiels
- 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 Galashiels
We cover TD1 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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