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Resin over tarmac and concrete in Melksham
If you are planning resin over tarmac or concrete in Melksham, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £50–£75 per m²
- Postcodes
- SN12
- 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 Melksham 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. In and around Melksham, drives often run further from the road, so edging, falls and drainage are planned along the whole length.
In Melksham we can price work such as widening a drive into the front garden for a second car, 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 Melksham
For the South West, where typical costs are above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
Worked example: a 34 m² drive in Melksham laid as an overlay on sound tarmac or concrete would typically come to about £1,650–£2,550. The same area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be nearer £2,750–£4,350.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £50–£75 per m² |
| Dropped kerb applications | about £1,000–£2,500 per crossing, set by the highway authority |
| Resin bonded driveways | £35–£105 per m² |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Melksham
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 West gets more rain than the east of England, especially on higher ground, so permeability and falls matter on every drive. Laying days in Melksham are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
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 Melksham: questions
Can you match a resin colour I have seen in Melksham?
Often, yes. Tell us where you saw it or show us a photo, and we will bring the closest blends to the survey to compare in daylight.
Is the price fixed for Melksham 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.
Do I need planning permission in Melksham?
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.
Resin over tarmac and concrete near Melksham
- Trowbridge 4.8 mi
- Chippenham 6.1 mi
- Swindon 20.1 mi
- Bath 9.6 mi
Other services in Melksham
- 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 Melksham
We cover SN12 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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