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Resin over tarmac and concrete in South Glamorgan
From Cardiff outwards, we quote resin over tarmac and concrete for homes and businesses across South Glamorgan, with the price fixed in writing once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- £40–£60 per m²
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
Resin over tarmac and concrete across South Glamorgan
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.
Small cracks can be cut out and repaired, loose edges rebuilt and hollow spots filled before the resin goes down. Large failed areas, sinking, tree-root damage or a surface that rocks underfoot mean the base has to come out, and that is quoted as a new driveway instead.
In Cardiff we can price work such as swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put, building a fully permeable drive on a front garden and widening a drive into the front garden for a second car.
Prices in South Glamorgan
Prices in South Wales are below the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
Resin over tarmac and concrete: £40–£60 per m².
As a guide, a 29 m² drive in the CF area would be around £1,150–£1,800 laid over a sound existing base, rising to about £1,950–£3,100 with a dig-out and new permeable base.
Planning in South Glamorgan
Wales has its own permitted development rules on the same principle: a front-garden hard surface should be porous or drain to a permeable area on 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.
In Wales, new construction with drainage implications covering 100 m² or more can also need approval from the council's SuDS Approving Body (SAB). Most domestic drives are smaller than that, but larger drives and extensions are checked at survey.
Weather and working days
South Wales is wetter than most of England, so a permeable build or a planned route for water is essential on every drive. Laying days in Cardiff are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
Towns in South Glamorgan
Resin over tarmac and concrete in South Glamorgan: questions
Can you lay resin in South Glamorgan in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. South Wales is wetter than most of England, so a permeable build or a planned route for water is essential on every drive.
Who approves dropped kerbs in South Glamorgan?
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.
How soon can you survey in South Glamorgan?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Other services in South Glamorgan
- 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 South Glamorgan
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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