The average cost to install a resin driveway is typically between £50 to £85 per m² if no excavation work is needed. If groundwork is required, this can rise to between £100 and £145 per m².
Average Resin Driveway Cost Per m²
We contacted 37 different companies for quotes on how much you can expect to pay for a resin driveway of different sizes for both resin-bonded and resin-bound surfaces.
| Resin Overlay Only, Little to No Groundworks Required | Resin Overlay + Extensive Groundworks Required | |
|---|---|---|
| National Average | £65 / m² | £130 / m² |
| Typical Range | £55 / m² – £80 / m² | £120 – £160 / m² |
| Low End – High End | £50 / m² – £95 / m² | £110 / m² – £200 / m² |
Although many factors come into play when costing a resin driveway, a good rule of thumb is between £50 – £85 m² as long as no excavation work needs to be done and the existing base can be used with minimal work.
Should some groundwork be needed and there is little waste, expect to pay £110 – £145 / m².
Should the existing driveway surface need work, extra groundwork dramatically raise the prices by up to £185 m².
The cost may go above £185 / m² in extreme situations where there is difficulty accessing the site or excavating.
Extra Costs
These are extra costs that can factor into the price.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Driveway Edging | £15 to £40/m |
| Wall Installation | £30 to £60/m |
| UV-Stable Resin | + 5% to 15% of job cost |
| Anti-Slip Coating | + £10/m2 |
| Concrete Primer | + £5 to £15/m2 |
Factors Affecting the Cost of Resin Driveways
Resin Bonded or Resin Bound?
A resin-bonded system is where the resin is spread across the resin base, and the aggregate is scattered into it. Some aggregate sticks to the resin, while some will remain loose.
Resin-bound systems are where the aggregate is mixed into the resin. This material is then spread on a sub-base for a smooth finish with no loose gravel.
Resin-bonded paving is cheaper than resin-bound paving on the initial costs.
Yet there may be higher maintenance costs involved. Resin-bonded paving is more prone to wear off as it’s just stuck to the surface.
It won’t be porous either, meaning they don’t allow water to pass through. This can mean adding more drainage to avoid puddles.
Resin-bonded paving is cheaper than resin-bound paving but is more prone to cracking and peeling over time.
Aggregates of a resin-bonded system are not porous, meaning they don’t allow water to pass through. This can mean adding more drainage later on to avoid puddles.
Existing Driveway Condition
If you have an existing tarmac or concrete drive, then this will reduce the overall cost as you can use the existing driveway as the base the resin is spread onto. No surface removal is needed and this reduces the cost.
If you have a stoned or grass area, then excavation is needed to remove the original material and a new base installed. This would be more expensive than if you had an existing tarmac or concrete driveway.
Even if you can use your existing driveway as the base, it still needs to be in good condition. If there has been damage, then this will need to be prepared before adding the overlay.
The cost of installing onto a ready-made base is about half the cost of installing onto a base that needs to be built by the contractor.
Type of Aggregate Used
The more expensive the type of stone you choose, the more expensive the driveway will be.
Generally speaking, the cost of stone will depend on how readily available it is, and how popular it proves as well. Brighter shades of different colours will result in an increased price.
You may also choose several colours that you will combine into design patterns. This takes skill and time to get right and therefore costs more as a result.
Size & Shape of Driveway Needed
Larger driveways will cost more, but economies of scale will reduce the cost per m². Awkwardly shaped driveways take longer to install, increasing labour and overall costs.
Edging Used
The edging acts as a restraint to the driveway so that loose stones don’t come apart and spoil the shape. There are various options available, but the common materials include brick, timber, metal and stone. All have different prices.
Weather & Time Of Year of Installation
Resin driveways need to be completed in dry weather and there may be unexpected delays due to weather conditions. Your contractor may build a contingency for wet weather if you want the driveway installed during the winter months.
Location
Costs vary depending on where you live in the UK. Usually, there are higher living costs and overheads in the south, particularly in London. Transport and haulage costs will also vary from project to project depending on the location.
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Why You Can Trust This Cost Data
We initially received quotes from 37 different resin driveway contractors. We initially asked how much you could expect to pay per m² and most contractors were happy to give that info, with some giving ranges depending on the m² coverage required. We were then able to estimate total driveway costs off this data, using higher than national average m² for smaller sizes, and then checked the prices against contractors.