Derbyshire · England
Resin patios in Swadlincote
From Swadlincote to Derby, we price resin patios with each part of the work set out separately, so you can see where the money goes.
- Guide price
- £45–£120 per m²
- Postcodes
- DE11
- 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.
Before quoting in Swadlincote we look at three things: the base, the falls, and where water goes. Those decide the specification, and the specification decides the price. Swadlincote mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
Projects we quote in and around Swadlincote include building a gentle ramp to a back door, laying a curving path through a back garden and replacing rocking patio slabs with a seamless resin patio. More about resin patios.
Prices for resin patios in Swadlincote
For the East Midlands, where typical costs are close to the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
Worked example: a 29 m² patio in Swadlincote laid as an overlay on sound tarmac or concrete would typically come to about £1,300–£2,050. The same area with a dig-out and new permeable base would be nearer £2,200–£3,500.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Resin patios | £45–£120 per m² |
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £50–£110 per linear metre |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £75–£120 per m² |
Based on East Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Swadlincote
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 East Midlands sits around the UK average for rainfall, with a mix of clay vales and lighter ground that changes what the base needs. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Swadlincote jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
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 Swadlincote: questions
Do I need planning permission in Swadlincote?
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.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Swadlincote?
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.
Can you lay resin in Swadlincote in winter?
On dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, yes. The East Midlands sits around the UK average for rainfall, with a mix of clay vales and lighter ground that changes what the base needs.
Resin patios near Swadlincote
- Derby 10.8 mi
- Long Eaton 14.7 mi
- Ilkeston 17.1 mi
- Belper 17.5 mi
- Heanor 18.6 mi
Other services in Swadlincote
- 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 Swadlincote
We cover DE11 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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