South Glamorgan · Wales
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Cardiff
Planning resin over tarmac or concrete in Cardiff? We survey and price the work across CF10, CF11 and CF24, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £40–£60 per m²
- Postcodes
- CF10, CF11, CF24
- 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 Cardiff says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Housing in Cardiff ranges from Victorian terraces to post-war semis and newer estates, and drive sizes vary just as much.
Projects we quote in and around Cardiff include framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts, overlaying sound tarmac on a two-car drive and swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put. More about resin over tarmac and concrete.
Prices for resin over tarmac and concrete in Cardiff
Prices in South Wales are below the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
Typical Cardiff figures for a 33 m² drive: £1,300–£2,050 over sound tarmac or concrete; £2,200–£3,500 with a dig-out and new permeable base. Both include VAT.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £40–£60 per m² |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £70–£180 per visit |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £65–£105 per m² |
Based on South Wales rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Cardiff
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.
General information for Wales, not legal advice.
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. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in South Glamorgan, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
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 Cardiff: questions
How soon can you survey in Cardiff?
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 Cardiff?
As a guide, £40–£60 per m² in Cardiff including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Can you lay resin in Cardiff 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.
Resin over tarmac and concrete near Cardiff
- Penarth 2.9 mi
- Barry 7.1 mi
- Llantwit Major 14.0 mi
- Caerphilly 6.7 mi
- Risca 9.5 mi
Other services in Cardiff
- 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 Cardiff
We cover CF10, CF11 and CF24 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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