Resin driveway repairs and cleaning
Resin Driveways Norwich cleans and repairs resin driveways, paths and patios in Norwich and across Norfolk, starting with what caused the problem.
What repairs and cleaning cover
Resin surfaces need little looking after, but over the years they can tire. Moss and algae grow in shady corners, leaves and dirt block the pores, oil drips leave stains, and in places the surface can crack or lose stones. Most of these can be put right without replacing the whole drive.
The first job is always to find the cause. Green growth usually means shade and dirt sitting on the surface. Loose stones often point to a layer laid too thin or a resin that has broken down in sunlight. Cracks most often come from the base underneath moving. A repair that ignores the cause tends to come back.
Cleaning restores the look and opens up the pores so water drains through again. Repairs cut out and relay damaged areas with matching stone, though a patch on an older surface may not match the weathered colour around it exactly.
What is included
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An inspection
We look at the surface and work out what is causing the problem before suggesting a fix.
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Cleaning
A careful clean with brushes and a suitable low-pressure wash to lift dirt, moss and algae.
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Treating growth
A treatment for moss and algae where it keeps coming back.
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Stain treatment
Oil and other stains treated where they can be lifted.
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Patch repairs
Damaged or loose areas cut out and relaid with matching stone and resin.
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Advice on the base
If the base is the problem, we explain the options, including when a repair is not worth doing.
What to plan before you book
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Photos help
A few photos of the problem areas, close up and from further back, help us understand the job before we visit.
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Patches may not match exactly
Stone weathers over time, so a repair on an older drive can look slightly different at first.
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Some damage means a rebuild
Widespread cracking or a base that has sunk usually means the surface needs relaying rather than patching.
Good to know
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High pressure can do harm
A powerful jet held close can loosen stones and damage resin. A gentle wash and a stiff brush are safer.
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Shade and leaves cause most growth
Moss and algae thrive where leaves sit and the surface stays damp. Regular sweeping helps more than any chemical.
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Not every stain lifts
Some oil and rust stains soak into the stone and can only be lightened, not removed.
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Sun can change older resin
Some older, non-UV-stable resins darken or yellow over time. Cleaning will not change that colour.
From first message to finished drive
How the job runs
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Your enquiry
Tell us what has gone wrong and send photos through the form if you can.
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Inspection
We visit, look at the surface and work out the cause.
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Written price
You get a written price for cleaning, treatment or repairs, with any limits explained.
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The work
We clean, treat and repair on a dry day, leaving any repairs to cure.
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Advice
We explain how to keep the surface clean and what to watch for.
Questions people ask
Something else you want to know? Ask it with your enquiry and we'll answer it when we reply.
Can you repair someone else's resin driveway?
Yes. We look at any resin surface, whoever laid it, and tell you what can be done.
Why are stones coming loose from my drive?
Loose stones usually point to a layer that was laid too thin, the wrong mix, or a resin that has broken down. We look at the surface to find out which.
Can a cracked resin driveway be fixed?
Small, stable cracks can often be repaired. Cracks caused by a base that is still moving tend to come back unless the base is dealt with.
How should I clean my resin driveway?
Sweep regularly and rinse with a hose or a gentle pressure washer held well back. Avoid harsh chemicals unless the product is made for resin.
Will cleaning stop the drive going green?
It removes the growth, but shade and leaf fall bring it back. Regular sweeping and an occasional treatment keep it at bay.
Can you match the stone on a repair?
We match the blend as closely as we can. On an older drive the new patch can look a little brighter until it weathers in.
Other resin work we do
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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
Tell us about your surface
Send a few details and a photo if you have one, and we will come back to you to talk it through and give you a price.