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Resin over tarmac and concrete in Esher
Planning resin over tarmac or concrete in Esher? We survey and price the work across KT7 and KT10, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- £50–£80 per m²
- Postcodes
- KT7, KT10
- 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 Esher says which base route we recommend and why, with the depth, the resin and the aggregate written down. Homes in Esher range from period properties to modern estates, each with its own drainage and access questions.
Projects we quote in and around Esher include framing a golden blend with charcoal granite setts, building a fully permeable drive on a front garden 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 Esher
Guide prices for Esher are based on South East rates, which are above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
As a guide, a 48 m² drive in the KT7 area would be around £2,400–£3,750 laid over a sound existing base, rising to about £4,050–£6,450 with a dig-out and new permeable base.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £50–£80 per m² |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £55–£125 per linear metre |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Esher
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 East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
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 Esher: questions
Do I need planning permission in Esher?
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.
How much is resin over tarmac or concrete in Esher?
As a guide, £50–£80 per m² in Esher including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Can you lay resin in Esher in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. The South East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly.
Resin over tarmac and concrete near Esher
- East Molesey 2.1 mi
- West Molesey 2.2 mi
- Walton-on-Thames 2.3 mi
- Sunbury-on-Thames 3.3 mi
- Weybridge 4.0 mi
Other services in Esher
- 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 Esher
We cover KT7 and KT10 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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