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Resin patios in Truro
If you are planning a resin patio in Truro, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- £50–£130 per m²
- Postcodes
- TR1
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
What resin patios involve
A resin patio is a resin bound surface laid in a garden for seating and dining areas. Because it is trowelled in one piece, it has no joints for weeds or ants, it can follow curves easily, and it can be laid over sound concrete or old slabs that are solidly bedded.
In Truro, as anywhere, the base is the part that decides how long a resin surface lasts. The survey settles whether we overlay, repair or rebuild it. Plots around Truro are often generous, so turning areas and longer runs of edging are part of many quotes.
Projects we quote in and around Truro include finishing garden steps with resin treads and stone nosings, laying a cool, pale surround for a garden pool and building a gentle ramp to a back door. More about resin patios.
Prices for resin patios in Truro
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 37 m² patio in Truro laid as an overlay on sound tarmac or concrete would typically come to about £1,800–£2,750. The same area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be nearer £2,950–£4,750.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin patios | £50–£130 per m² |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £55–£120 per linear metre |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £80–£130 per m² |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Truro
Patios, paths and steps in a rear garden are generally permitted development for houses. Listed buildings, flats and raised platforms are the main exceptions, and any part that is in front of the house follows the front-garden drainage rules.
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. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
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 patios in Truro: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Truro?
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.
Do I need planning permission in Truro?
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. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Is the price fixed for Truro 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.
Resin patios near Truro
- Falmouth 7.7 mi
- Redruth 7.8 mi
- Newquay 10.4 mi
- Camborne 11.3 mi
- St Austell 13.5 mi
Other services in Truro
- Resin bound driveways
- Resin bonded driveways
- Resin over tarmac and concrete
- New resin driveways (full dig-out)
- Permeable SuDS driveways
- Driveway extensions and widening
- 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 Truro
We cover TR1 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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