About This Service
New Build Driveway Installation in Brentwood
New-build driveway installation in Brentwood means designing and installing a SuDS‑compliant, permeable resin-bound surface as part of a new home or development. It suits detached and semi-detached homes, estate plots and developer-led phases where the driveway must be finished to a handover timetable, match the property style, and cope with Brentwood’s clay-heavy ground.
The installation starts with a site survey to confirm subsoil and access, then full groundwork: removal of topsoil where needed, geotextile lining on soft areas, compacted Type 1 MOT sub-base (commonly 100–150mm) and edge restraints sized for vehicle loading. A 40–100mm resin-bound wearing course is applied over prepared concrete, tarmac, or a new sub-base. Drainage is handled with linear channels, permeable ties or soakaway connections to meet SuDS guidance for new builds. On clay soils we specify deeper sub-base and clear fall to channels to avoid future settlement.
Expect coordination with builders and other trades. Typical on-site works for a single driveway are staged across 2–5 days depending on groundwork extent and weather; light foot traffic is usually possible after 24 hours, with vehicle use often allowed after 48–72 hours once the resin has cured. Planning and crossover requirements are checked before work starts. Budget planning should include ground preparation, drainage works and colour-matched aggregate blends to suit period properties or modern estates.