Somerset · England
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Portishead
From Portishead to Nailsea, we price resin over tarmac and concrete with each part of the work set out separately, so you can see where the money goes.
- Guide price
- £50–£75 per m²
- Postcodes
- BS20, BS48, BS21
- 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 Portishead says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Many homes in Portishead have existing tarmac or block drives that can be assessed for an overlay or a rebuild.
Across Somerset, the projects we price include swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put, overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive and adding a channel drain where a drive falls towards the garage. More about resin over tarmac and concrete.
Prices for resin over tarmac and concrete in Portishead
Prices in the South West are above the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
As a guide, a 71 m² drive in the BS20 area would be around £3,400–£5,300 laid over a sound existing base, rising to about £5,700–£9,100 with a dig-out and new permeable base.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £50–£75 per m² |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £80–£130 per m² |
| Resin garden paths | £55–£150 per m² |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Portishead
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. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
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 Portishead: questions
Is the price fixed for Portishead 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 match a resin colour I have seen in Portishead?
Often, yes. Tell us where you saw it or show us a photo, and we will bring the closest blends to the survey to compare in daylight.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Portishead?
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.
Resin over tarmac and concrete near Portishead
- Nailsea 3.5 mi
- Clevedon 4.7 mi
- Keynsham 12.6 mi
- Weston-super-Mare 13.0 mi
- Bath 19.1 mi
Other services in Portishead
- 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 Portishead
We cover BS20, BS48 and BS21 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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