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Resin over tarmac and concrete in Shirley
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Shirley, West Midlands: free survey, honest guide prices and a written quote that sets out each part of the job before anything is booked.
- Guide price
- £45–£70 per m²
- Postcodes
- B90, B28, B91
- 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 resin job in Shirley starts the same way: we check whether your existing surface is sound enough to overlay or needs digging out, because that decides both the price and how long the surface lasts. Shirley mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
Projects we quote in and around Shirley include swapping loose gravel for a resin surface that stays put, replacing tired block paving with a permeable resin build 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 Shirley
Guide prices for Shirley are based on West Midlands rates, which are close to the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
As a guide, a 43 m² drive in the B90 area would be around £1,950–£3,000 laid over a sound existing base, rising to about £3,200–£5,150 with 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 |
| Resin garden paths | £50–£140 per m² |
Based on West Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Shirley
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. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in the West Midlands, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
How it works
The steps are simple: guide price, free survey, written quote with a fixed price once the specification is agreed, then a date that suits you and the weather.
Resin over tarmac and concrete in Shirley: questions
Is the price fixed for Shirley 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.
How much is resin over tarmac or concrete in Shirley?
As a guide, £45–£70 per m² in Shirley including VAT, depending mainly on whether your existing base can be overlaid. Your written quote follows a free survey.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Shirley?
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 Shirley
- Solihull 1.6 mi
- Acocks Green 2.7 mi
- Birmingham 5.9 mi
- Washwood Heath 6.2 mi
- Aston 6.7 mi
Other services in Shirley
- 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 Shirley
We cover B90, B28 and B91 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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