How much does a resin driveway cost?
What decides the price of a resin driveway in Leicester and Leicestershire, why size matters, and how to compare quotes properly.
Three ways a job is priced
Every driveway is priced individually after a free survey. Your written quote includes VAT, all materials, labour and clearing up — and once agreed, it doesn't move.
Overlay
Laid directly onto existing tarmac or concrete that is structurally sound. No excavation, no waste removal.
Full installation
Existing surface removed, new geotextile membrane, MOT Type 3 sub-base and VubaMac binder course, then resin bound on top.
Small areas, paths and patios
Setup, mixing and labour are much the same whatever the size, so a small area costs noticeably more per square metre than a large driveway.
Why smaller areas cost more per m²
Setup, mixing, equipment and labour cost much the same whether we lay 10m² or 100m². On a small job those fixed costs are shared across fewer metres, so the rate per m² is higher. The bigger the area, the lower it gets.
All quotes include VAT. Finance options available. A deposit secures your date.
Six things that move the number
Condition of the existing surface
This is the single biggest factor. Sound tarmac or concrete can often be overlaid, which roughly halves the cost. Slabs, gravel or a failed base have to come up and be rebuilt.
Size and shape of the area
Larger areas cost less per square metre because setup, plant and labour are spread further. Tight, awkward shapes with lots of cutting-in cost more per metre than a simple rectangle.
Depth required
15mm for paths and patios, 18mm for a driveway, 20mm where heavy vehicles run. More depth means more resin and aggregate.
Access and waste
Rear gardens, shared drives and restricted parking mean barrowing rather than machine work. Excavated material also has to be removed and tipped.
Edgings and detailing
Block or granite sett borders, new kerbs, steps, drainage channels and lighting all add to the price — and often to the finished look.
Blend choice
Most blends in the Vuba range sit at a similar price. A few premium or imported aggregates cost more per square metre; we'll tell you which before you choose.
How to compare quotes fairly
Two quotes for the same driveway can differ by thousands, and it is nearly always what's under the surface that explains it. Before you compare prices, get each installer to put four things in writing:
- The sub-base: material and compacted depth (we use MOT Type 3, typically 150–175mm for a driveway).
- Whether a geotextile membrane and reinforcement mesh are included.
- The binder course beneath the resin — and its depth.
- The finished resin depth: 15mm paths and patios, 18mm driveways, 20mm for heavy vehicles.
If a quote doesn't state those, it isn't comparable. Ours always does.