Staffordshire · England
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Lichfield
If you are planning resin over tarmac or concrete in Lichfield, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £45–£70 per m²
- Postcodes
- WS13
- 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 Lichfield says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Lichfield mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
Across Staffordshire, the projects we price include swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put, building a fully permeable drive on a front garden 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 Lichfield
For the West Midlands, where typical costs are close to the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
For a 33 m² drive in Lichfield: about £1,500–£2,300 as an overlay on a sound base, or roughly £2,500–£3,950 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 | £45–£70 per m² |
| Resin bonded driveways | £35–£100 per m² |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £75–£120 per m² |
Based on West Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Lichfield
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 West Midlands is close to the UK average for rainfall, and much of the region sits on clay that holds water after wet spells. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
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 Lichfield: questions
How much is resin over tarmac or concrete in Lichfield?
As a guide, £45–£70 per m² in Lichfield including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Do I need planning permission in Lichfield?
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.
What postcodes do you cover around Lichfield?
We cover WS13 and the surrounding districts, including Burntwood and Tamworth.
Resin over tarmac and concrete near Lichfield
- Burntwood 4.3 mi
- Tamworth 6.3 mi
- Rugeley 7.1 mi
- Great Wyrley 7.9 mi
- Cannock 8.6 mi
Other services in Lichfield
- 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 Lichfield
We cover WS13 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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