Resin bound surfaces · Wirral
Driveways that look poured, not paved
Resin bound driveways, patios and paths laid by our own crews, from Wallasey to Heswall. The base and the surface are priced separately, we tell you whether your drive will be permeable, and you get a realistic figure before we visit.
What we lay
One surface, four jobs
Resin driveways
New drives on a permeable base, or resin over sound tarmac or concrete.
From £50/m² over an existing base · £85/m² with a new base
More about resin driveways →Resin patios
A smooth, level, weed-free surface for the back garden, with no joints or gaps.
More about resin patios →Over old tarmac or concrete
If your current surface is solid and level, resin can go straight over it for less.
More about over old tarmac or concrete →Prices include VAT. Small jobs cost more per m², and there's a minimum charge of £1,200. Preview: placeholder rates
How it works
From survey to handover
Survey
We measure up and check the existing base, the falls and the drainage.
Written quote
Base and surface priced separately, so you can see where the money goes.
Groundwork
Dig out and lay a new porous base, or repair and prime an existing one.
Laying
Mixed and trowelled on a dry, mild day so the resin cures properly.
Handover
Walk on it the same day, drive on it after a day or two. We show you how to look after it.
Planning
Will I need permission?
In England you don't need planning permission to pave a front garden with a permeable surface. You do need it for more than 5m² of non-permeable paving that drains onto the road (Planning Portal).
Resin bound is only permeable when it's laid on a permeable base. Over existing tarmac or concrete, water runs off as it does now. Your quote always says which one you're getting.
In one of the Wirral's conservation areas, check with Wirral Council before changing walls, gates or the front boundary. If you'll drive across the pavement, you also need a dropped kerb, which the council has to approve.
Resin bound or resin bonded?
Resin bound: stone mixed into resin and trowelled smooth. It can be permeable, and it's what most people mean by a resin drive.
Resin bonded: loose stone scattered onto a resin coat. Rougher, not permeable, and loose stones can come away over time.
Recent work
Real jobs, real prices
Every job we finish goes here with its town, size and price band.
FAQ
Questions people ask
How long does a resin driveway last?
Laid on a proper base with a UV-stable resin and looked after, a resin bound drive should last many years. Most problems come from a poor base or the wrong resin, not the surface itself.
Can you lay resin in winter?
Resin needs a dry day and mild temperatures to cure properly, so we don't lay it in rain or frost. Winter is a good time to survey and book in for spring.
Is resin bound permeable?
Only when it's laid on a permeable base. Laid over existing tarmac or concrete, it isn't. Your quote will say which one you're getting.
Do I need a dropped kerb?
If you'll drive across the pavement to park, yes. It needs Wirral Council's approval, so apply before the drive is laid.
Free quote
Get a free quote
Tell us roughly what you have now and what you want. Photos of the current surface help us give you a realistic price before we visit.
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What happens next
- We look at your details and photos and give you a rough figure.
- We visit to measure, check the base and falls, and talk through colours.
- You get a written quote that shows the base and the surface separately.