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Resin over tarmac and concrete in Bath
Planning resin over tarmac or concrete in Bath? We survey and price the work across BA1 and BA2, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £50–£75 per m²
- Postcodes
- BA1, BA2
- 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 Bath says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Plot sizes and existing surfaces vary a lot across Bath, so the survey comes before any fixed figure.
Projects we quote in and around Bath include framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts, swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put and widening a drive into the front garden for a second car. More about resin over tarmac and concrete.
Prices for resin over tarmac and concrete in Bath
Guide prices for Bath are based on South West rates, which are above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
For a 41 m² drive in Bath: about £1,950–£3,050 as an overlay on a sound base, or roughly £3,300–£5,250 if the old surface has to come out for a dig-out and new permeable base.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £50–£75 per m² |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £80–£130 per m² |
| Resin patios | £50–£130 per m² |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Bath
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 West gets more rain than the east of England, especially on higher ground, so permeability and falls matter on every drive. Laying days in Bath are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
How it works
Get a guide price online, book a free survey, receive an itemised written quote, then agree a date. Most drives over a ready base are laid in a day.
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Bath: questions
How soon can you survey in Bath?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
How much is resin over tarmac or concrete in Bath?
As a guide, £50–£75 per m² in Bath including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Can you lay resin in Bath in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. The South West gets more rain than the east of England, especially on higher ground, so permeability and falls matter on every drive.
Resin over tarmac and concrete near Bath
- Keynsham 6.4 mi
- Frome 10.3 mi
- Nailsea 17.6 mi
- Portishead 19.1 mi
- Clevedon 21.9 mi
Other services in Bath
- 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 Bath
We cover BA1 and BA2 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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