How much does a resin driveway cost?
Chances are, you’ve settled on resin because of its durability and aesthetics, but you’d like to know if it represents value for money compared to other types of driveway. This is a very popular question asked, either over the phone or searched for on the internet. Ultimately, many different factors and the levels of service expected determine the overall square meter price of a new resin driveway or garden patio area.
Unfortunately there’s no quick answer – because resin driveways are so bespoke, no two projects are ever the same. This means there’s no ‘one price fits all’ when it comes to working out how much your new driveway is going to cost. So what should you expect to spend on a resin driveway?
As a starting point, prices for overlay will range generally between £45-£90 per sq.m, and full excavation and sub-base will range between £100-£180 per sq.m. Read on to learn more.
What are the main factors that influence cost?
There are a number of different things which can influence how much your new driveway is going to cost:
- Overall size of the area, with larger areas costing more, though the square metre rate reduces with size
- Size and required depth of aggregate, with driveways requiring more than patios for example
- The existing surface you have – for example tarmac, concrete or a grassed area
- Your colour and design preferences, with single colours costing less
- Whether you prefer UV stable or non-UV stable resin
- If edging is required and what type you would prefer
- What the layout of your driveway is and if it has any complexities
- Finally, the quality of the install matters a great deal
Because resin driveways are all different, we provide all our customers with a totally free, no obligation quotation and onsite survey. We pride ourselves on offering the best service and install quality in the industry at a fair price, which is why we don’t price match and we don’t run endless deals and offers.
What's your existing driveway surface?
Whether you currently have a tarmac or concrete drive, block paving or even a grassed area – all of these will affect the cost of your new resin driveway. The amount of time for preparation, cleaning and surface repair will vary depending on the existing surface. For example, we’ll spend more time excavating and preparing a stoned or grassy area. With concrete or tarmac, we can lay aggregate and resin right over the top, providing the base is in good condition.
Unlike some other companies that simply brush away debris and hose down the existing surface, we take time to ensure the base is in good condition. This helps to prevent problems further down the line with your resin surface.
We provide a power cleaning service every subsequent year which includes any remedial works needed, such as removing weeds and repairing cracks and potholes, to provide the best possible base for your new resin driveway.
How unique will your driveway be?
The more unique you want your drive to be, the higher the cost will generally be. This is because you may wish us to install edging for a clean, professional finish or to provide distinction between various areas of a pattern or design. If you’re opting for a colourful pattern, you may find yourself paying a little more for UV resin that provides protection from discoloration and fading.
We believe having been in the excavation and installation of new resin driveways for 25 years that we’ve the experience and knowledge to bring you the level of service you would expect from a premium product. The Yorkshire Resin Company have a professional, well trained team using only the very best of materials.
As a company we always work to manufacturer recommendations and specifications to make sure your resin driveway is installed to last the test of time which is why we offer a 10 year guarantee on all our resin driveway installations.
Ultimately there are many different factors which can all impact the cost of your new resin driveway. The best way to find out how much your new driveway is going to cost is to get in touch with us for a free quotation and survey today!
