Resin bound driveways
A smooth, seamless finish of natural stone mixed with resin and trowelled by hand. Water drains straight through it, so puddles do not form.
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Resin bound surfacing is dried natural stone mixed with a clear resin on site and trowelled flat by hand. Once it cures, the stones are locked together but tiny gaps remain between them, so rainwater soaks through the surface into the ground below instead of running off onto the road.
It is often confused with resin bonded surfacing, where resin is spread first and loose stone is scattered over it. A bonded surface is not permeable and can shed stones over time. We lay resin bound.
The finish is only as good as what is underneath. Resin bound needs a firm, level and free-draining base, so we dig out the old surface, lay and compact a permeable sub-base, and only then lay the resin. Where an existing concrete or tarmac drive is sound it can sometimes be overlaid instead, and we will tell you honestly whether yours is.
Resins come in two kinds. Cheaper aromatic resins can darken in sunlight, while UV-stable resins keep their colour. We use UV-stable resin.
What is included
- Digging out the old surface
- A compacted, permeable sub-base
- Edging to frame the drive
- A choice of stone colours and blends
Questions people ask
Does a resin driveway need planning permission?
Usually not. For a house in England, a front driveway with a permeable surface does not need planning permission, whatever its size. Listed buildings, flats and some conservation areas have extra rules, so check with your council if any of those apply.
When can I drive on it?
It depends on the weather, because resin cures faster when it is warm. On the day we finish, we will tell you when it is ready to walk on and when it is ready to drive on.
Other services
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Block paving
Concrete or clay blocks laid in the pattern of your choice on a compacted base, with edging that holds them firmly in place under daily use.
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Patios and landscaping
Patios in natural stone or porcelain, with the steps, edging and paths that join the garden to the house, laid so that rain runs away.
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Drainage and groundworks
Excavation, sub-bases and drainage done properly before anything is laid, so the surface stays level and the water goes where it should.
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Commercial and estate surfacing
Car parks, access roads and private estate drives in resin or block paving, on a sub-base designed for heavier vehicles and more of them.
Ready for a new driveway?
Tell us about it and we will arrange a visit to measure up and quote.