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Resin bound driveways in Eastbourne
A smooth, stone look drive that lets rain soak through, popular across Eastbourne.
A resin bound drive is natural aggregate mixed with clear resin and trowelled smooth over a porous base. There are no loose stones to scatter onto the pavement, and on the right base water drains straight through, so in most cases it meets the front garden drainage rules without extra channels.
Resin in Eastbourne
- Sun: Eastbourne is one of the sunniest places in the UK, so ask for a UV stable (aliphatic) resin. Cheaper resins can yellow on south facing drives
- Ground: chalky ground around Meads and Old Town usually drains well under a permeable drive; on the lower ground towards Langney and the Levels, ask the installer how the base will cope with wet winters
- Overlaying: sound tarmac or concrete can sometimes be overlaid, but many older drives need breaking out first
Good and less good
- Neat, low maintenance and permeable
- Wide choice of colours to suit Victorian and modern houses
- Needs a skilled installer; a poor base or cheap resin leads to cracking
- Costs more than tarmac or gravel
Rough cost
| Per m², supplied and laid | £70 to £110 |
|---|---|
| Time on site | 2 to 4 days |
Breaking out an old drive, drainage and a dropped kerb add to this. See the cost guide.
Common questions
How long does resin last?
Laid on a good base, installers usually expect 15 to 25 years.
Do I need planning for resin in my front garden?
Usually not, because a resin bound surface on a porous base is permeable. Article 4 streets such as Park Close are different; see the rules.