Resin bound and resin bonded surfaces
Resin driveways in Norwich and across Norfolk
Resin Driveways Norwich lays resin bound and resin bonded driveways, paths and patios for homes in Norwich and across Norfolk. Tell us about your driveway and we will come back to you with a price.
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Resin bound and resin bonded
Both finishes, and a straight answer on which suits your drive.
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Over sound tarmac or concrete
Laid over the old surface when the base is up to it.
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Written price before work starts
You see what is included, line by line.
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Norwich-based, across Norfolk
From city terraces to village drives.
Why people choose resin
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A smooth, even finish
Resin bound stone is trowelled level, so there is no loose gravel to kick onto the lawn or carry into the house.
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Water can drain through
Laid on a porous base, a resin bound surface lets rain soak through rather than run off onto the road.
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Plenty of colours
Natural stone blends from warm golds to cool greys, with borders and edging in a contrasting tone if you want them.
Resin surfaces we lay
From a new driveway to a tired surface that needs putting right, each job starts with a look at what is there now.
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Resin bound driveways A smooth, porous stone finish mixed in resin and trowelled level. Read more -
Resin bonded driveways Loose stone scattered onto a resin coat for a textured, grippy finish. Read more -
Resin patios and paths The same stone finish for garden paths, patios and the way to the door. Read more -
Resin over existing surfaces Resin laid over sound tarmac or concrete instead of digging it all out. Read more -
Resin driveway repairs and cleaning Cleaning, patching and putting right resin surfaces that have tired. Read more
Not sure which surface suits?
Tell us about the space and how it is used, and we will talk you through the options.
Side by side
Resin bound or resin bonded?
They share a name and look alike in photos, but they are built differently and behave differently. This is the quick version.
| Feature | Resin bound | Resin bonded |
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| How it is made | Stone mixed with resin, then trowelled flat | Resin spread on a base, loose stone scattered on top |
| Finish | Smooth and even, the stone locked in | Textured, like gravel stuck in place |
| Water | Porous: rain drains through when laid on a porous base | Not porous: rain runs off the surface |
| Underfoot | Firm and level, easy for buggies and wheelchairs | Grippy, with a rougher feel |
| Loose stones | None, once cured | A few at first while the excess settles and is swept off |
| Front garden planning rules | Can count as a permeable surface on a suitable base | Needs its water to drain to a lawn or border, or planning permission |
| Often used for | Driveways, front paths, patios | Driveways and paths where grip matters most |
About Resin Driveways Norwich
We are a Norwich-based team that works on one thing: resin surfaces for homes. Driveways, front paths, back garden paths and patios, laid new or over an existing surface where the base allows it.
Every job starts with the ground underneath. A resin surface is only as good as the base it sits on, so we look at what is there, how the water drains away and how the space is used before we suggest anything. If the honest answer is that your base needs work first, we will say so.
From first message to finished drive
How it works
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Tell us about the job
Use the enquiry form to tell us roughly what you want and where you are. A photo of the area helps.
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We look at the surface
We come and see the area, check the base and the drainage, and talk through stone colours and edging.
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You get a clear price
We send a written price for the work we discussed, with what is included set out line by line.
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We lay the surface
On a dry day we prepare the base, mix and lay the resin, and leave it to cure before it is walked or driven on.
Questions about resin driveways
Wondering about planning rules for a front driveway? Try the quick planning permission check on our resin bound page.
What is the difference between resin bound and resin bonded?
Resin bound stone is mixed with resin and trowelled smooth, giving a porous, even finish. Resin bonded is a resin coat with loose stone scattered on top, which gives a textured surface that water cannot drain through.
Can resin go over my existing driveway?
Often, if the tarmac or concrete underneath is sound, level and well drained. Cracked, sinking or crumbling surfaces usually need repairing or replacing first, and we check that when we visit.
Do I need planning permission for a resin front driveway?
In England, a new or replacement front garden surface over 5 square metres needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains onto the garden. Resin bound laid on a permeable base can meet that rule; your council can confirm the position for your home.
Can resin be laid in any weather?
No. Resin needs dry conditions and a suitable temperature to cure properly, so laying days depend on the forecast and some jobs move if it turns wet.
Get a quote for your resin driveway
Tell us what you have in mind and where you are in Norfolk. We'll reply to talk it through and give you a price.
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What happens next
We'll reply to talk it through and give you a price.
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Where we work
Based in Norwich, working across Norfolk.