Resin Bound Driveways
Take your driveway to a whole new level. Modern, stylish and beautiful resin bound driveways with a huge range of design options.
What is a Resin Bound Driveway?
Resin bonded drives, pathways, patios and footpaths are made up from a mixture of UV resistant resin binder and natural, small aggregate stones.
It is very hard wearing, comes in a variety of colours and finishes; it’s also water permeable meaning it doesn’t need a drainage system or grates plus it’s very low maintenance.
Call us today on 01708 540256 to find out more or get a free, no obligation and no hard-sell quote for your new resin bound drive…
Why use All Exterior for your Resin Drive installation?
We only use the highest quality materials
Free, competitive quotes with no obligation
Over 20 year’s experience in exterior house renovations
We strive to create the best possible finish for your home
Professional, hard-working and reliable with effective communication
We keep any noise and disruption to a minimum
We take pride in our work and will never cut corners
We keep a tidy site and have respect for your property
We can provide all of the services you need to complete you project to the highest standard
No hard sell; we want you to make the right decision and consider all of your options
There are two different types of resin that can be used for resin drive installations, either Epoxy resin, which is less common these days due to the fact that it isn’t as hardwearing as our second resin option, which is Polyurethane.
Polyurethane resin has excellent bonding properties and can bear much higher loads than epoxy resin, making it the resin of choice for most resin bound driveway contractors. It is more resistant to damage, as well as oil and pretor spillages as long as they’re cleaned up quickly!
There is also a choice of the size of your aggregate stone, ranging from as little as 1mm to 10mm.
Resin aggregate driveways are absolutely a premium product and provide a finish to your home that will be wowing your neighbours for years to come!
We are professional Resin Driveway installer based in Romford, conveniently situated on the East London / Essex board just inside the M25. This allows us to service both Greater London and Essex very easily. If you’re located in these areas and are in need of a Resin Bonded Drive then please get in touch with us today for a free, no obligation, no hard sell and low cost quote.
Resin Bound Driveways ca be called many different names including Resin Coated Driveway, Resin Bound System, Resin Gravel Driveway, Resin Bonded Drive, Aggregate Resin Driveway or Epoxy Resin Driveway but they are all the same product and finish.
What are the benefits of Resin Bonded Driveways?
There are so many benefits to aggregate resin bound driveways that once you’ve read them, it’s a no-brainer when making the decision of which driveway to choose for your house…
It’s durable and less tendency to crack and weather like other driveway surface solutions such as tarmac
Resin bonded system driveways look absolutely stunning, modern and decorative
They’re anti-slip but have a smooth finish
No loose chippings - the stones are bound with resin, meaning they go all over the place and get kicked up into your car by your tyres moving on a loose stone drive.
Water permeable - meaning no ugly grates needed and no drainage system
Save money on groundwork as resin bound driveways can be laid directly onto a solid service
It eliminates puddles as it’s porous!
It doesn’t get very hot on your feet in summer months like tarmac can
Weed and frost resistant
It’s perfect for any sized area; it’s easy to apply to slopes and steps too
Contact us for a free Resin Bound Driveway installation quote today or call us on 01708 540256…
How much do Resin Bound Driveways cost in the UK per m2?
In order to give a fully accurate quote for our resin bound driveways, we need to visit the site to firstly examine the existing surface and determine what, if any preparation or groundwork needs to be done.
There are then different specifications and considerations for each job, including finishes, but as a rough guide resin bonded drives cost around £50 - £80 per square metre, but this can exclude more complex base preparations; different sub-base preparation can be more time consuming and therefore increase labour costs.
It’s important to note that when comparing quotes, you should try and compare like for like quality. For example, the thickness of the resin bound aggregate can vary by installer and we recommend installation of a minimum 18mm thickness for driveways.
What are the Resin Surface Driveway colours available?
We use Daltex Resin Driveway products as they offer an amazing choice of colours and textures which can be selected to match your house style and existing features.
Whether you want a modern, contemporary style finish or to match existing period features or brickwork, you can find the exact colour mix you need for your resin bound driveway, patio or footpath
There are 46 different colours available with Daltex, then you can select different size aggregate stone sizes and textures.
Daltex resin driveway colours for the UK include:
Cappuccino - yellows, greens and browns
Rose Garden - reds and golden highlights
Harvest Gold - golden brown blend with hints of gold
Slate Grey - slate grey and light greys
Cornfield - yellow and golden hues
Athena - red and silver
Eden - autumnal blend with a green accent
Onyx - shiny deep black
Solstice - Fiery reds with pinks, creams and greys
Brindle - browns, purple and pink
Arcadia - golds and greys
Morning Mist - silver and cream
Sorrento - red and green
Riviera - sandy colours mixed with amber and silver
Merlot - you guessed it, rich reds
Springtime - mix of golds, whites, reds and brown
Sunlight - golden and beige mix
Eclipse - jet black with silver flecks
Titan silver - a mixture of silvers
Carnival - warm reds and golds
White - mix of gold and white
Alpine - blend of whites with flecks of silver
Fossil - blend of creams with a hint of silver
Sunset - hues of pink, lilac and brown
Glacier - stone with ivory
Domino - mix of black and white with a hint of brown
Santorini - red and white with a dash of black
Pearl Blush - creamy white with flecks of cream, yellow and grey
Aurora - Chestnut, black, gold, cream and grey
Arizona - chestnut, hazel, almond, creams, yellows and greys
Dune - sandy with browns and yellows
Moonshadow - silver, grey and black
Sienna - mixture of browns, oranges and reds
Seashore - a coastal inspired mix of creams, yellows and greys
Oyster - light quartz colours with hints of black
Golden Pearl - browns, yellows and natural light colours
Winter Sage - dark green, gold, cream and grey
Heather - a variety of greens, cream and plum
Rock Pool - pearl quartz and plum tones
Polaris - blend of silver and grey
Harlequin - silver and black
Champagne pink - lilac, brown and purple
Steel Blue - blend of silver grey with flecks of blue and black
Sovereign - deep green with flecks of cream, yellow and white
Pink Opal - pink, purple and brown
Orchid - greys, yellow and cream with bursts of pink, purple and brown
Give your home curb appeal with a resin driveway.
The beauty of resin bound drives is that you can also incorporate fantastic patterns, shapes, letters, logos and numbers into your design if you wish!
Let your imagination run wild and design a unique and original finish for your resin bound project to your exact requirements and style.
How is a resin drive laid?
Resin bound driveways can be laid directly on top of tarmac, paving, block paving and concrete; this is due to the fact that it is thin and flexible yet hard wearing. The aggregate can be laid directly onto of existing surfaces as long as they are solid (they cannot be laid directly onto hardcore) and it can cover the ugliest of existing driveways and patios, which is what makes resin driveways such a flexible and useful solution to modernising your outdoor ground space.
Because resin and aggregate can be installed directly on to an existing tarmac, concrete or paved surface means that you don’t need to dig it up, so you don’t need a skip or loads of mess!
There is some preparation still required before laying on top of existing drives such as block paving to ensure than the resin doesn’t crack over time due to movement in the blocks. This is achieved by using a polymer screed (such as Basefix) over the top of the blocks to strengthen the surface, a primer is also used to prepare the surface
What can you lay a resin bound driveway on top of?
You can lay a resin bound aggregate driveway over the top of most solid surfaces including tarmac, block paving and concrete. The surfaces will need to properly prepared using a primer and at least a 10mm screed of polymer to strengthen the existing surface.
It can’t be laid on top of hardcore as it is not solid.
How long does a Resin Bound Driveway last?
If properly installed there is no reason why your new resin driveway shouldn’t last for 25 - 30 years if it is properly maintained.
Resin driveways are extremely hardwearing so as long as the prep is done right and the resin bound aggregate is set to the correct thickness for the usage, it’ll see you through for a long time.
You may sometimes get guarantees that range from 5 - 15 years but the driveway or patio, if properly prepared on top of a sold surface, should last for decades.
Resin Bound Driveway pros and cons
There really aren’t many disadvantages to resin bound driveway or problems that you will face with resin aggregate if it is installed correctly by a qualified company, however if they are installed incorrectly, ie too thin for a required usage, incorrect priming or base coats of screed, or not a fully sold surface then the resin bound aggregate could crack. But, using a reliable resin bound installer should mean you new resin aggregate solution should last for decades.
We also get asked ‘are resin bound driveways expensive?’ so one of the other things to mention is that resin bound driveways are a premium solution for your outdoor space and therefore can be more expensive that alternative routes such as concrete, tarmac or block paving, but it is worth it when you see the stunning finish that will last!
We’ve already been through many of the pros of resin drive solutions but we’ll list them quickly here, it’s hardwearing, it’s beautiful, it’s porous, it’s durable, it’s doesn’t need drainage, it’s weed resistant, it doesn’t get too hot, there are no loose chippings, it’s anti slip and it’s so agile… what are you waiting for? Get in touch with us today to give your house massive curb appeal with a new resin bound driveway!
Resin Bound Driveway Installers near me
We cover Essex and London for Resin Driveway solutions, as we’re based conveniently in market town of Romford, just East of Greater London; meaning we cover areas in Havering such as Upminster, Hornchurch, Elm Park, Barking and Dagenham which are nearby. We are also close to Brentwood, Shenfield, Basildon, Rayleigh and further.
