Brentwood Driveways
A clean, permeable finish, with every groundworks stage quoted before work starts.
What Goes Wrong
The finish is only as good as what is underneath it, and that is where shortcuts show up.
When the existing surface is overlaid without inspection, hidden cracks and movement transfer straight through to the resin finish.
A base condition inspection confirms structural integrity and drainage falls before any price is given or work begins.
Essex clay subsoil shifts seasonally, an under-compacted or shallow sub-base lets the surface lift and crack within a year or two.
Excavation depth is set to carry a properly compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base, sized for the ground conditions found on site.
A non-permeable front driveway that sheds water onto the highway can breach permitted development rules and require retrospective consent.
Resin bound gravel drains through the surface layer, satisfying surface water run-off requirements for front drives in Essex.
A single combined price hides what excavation and sub-base work will actually cost, surprises only appear once the job is already under way.
Excavation, sub-base, edge restraints and resin bound finish are each quoted as separate line items before any work is agreed.
Scope of Work
Each stage is treated as a distinct piece of work, inspected and quoted separately.
The existing concrete or tarmac is checked for cracks, movement, drainage falls, and whether it can carry an overlay.
Where the base cannot be overlaid, excavation to the correct depth and a compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base are installed first.
Restraints are set around the perimeter to define the finished edge and prevent the resin surface from spreading or lifting at the margins.
Stone aggregate is mixed with UV-stable polyurethane resin and trowelled to a consistent depth across the prepared area.
Resin bound finish laid directly over a sound existing base.
Dig-out, MOT Type 1 sub-base, and resin bound finish from scratch.
Permeable finish or channel drain to manage run-off on site.
Kerb, restraint, or flush edge to suit the existing boundary.
Why Choose Us
The difference is in how the job is scoped and quoted before a single stone is laid.
Excavation, sub-base, edge restraints and resin finish appear as individual line items, no single combined figure that hides groundworks costs.
Whether to overlay or excavate is confirmed on site, not assumed in advance, so the quote reflects what the ground actually needs.
Clay subsoil movement is factored into sub-base depth recommendations before any price is agreed, not flagged as an extra mid-job.
Surface water run-off requirements for front drives are addressed at the design stage, not treated as an afterthought once work has started.
Enquiries are connected to independent local resin specialists who work in Brentwood and the surrounding Essex area regularly.
How It Works
01
Tell us the area size, what surface is down there now, and whether water pools or drains away after rain.
02
A local resin specialist visits to inspect the base, check drainage falls, and confirm whether an overlay or excavation is needed.
03
Excavation, MOT Type 1 sub-base, edge restraints and resin bound finish are each listed as separate costs before you commit.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Small installation | £1,400-£2,000 |
| Single driveway installation | £2,000-£3,000 |
| Average two-car installation | £3,000-£5,000 |
| Large installation | £4,200-£6,500 |
| Full installation with new base | £4,500-£7,500 |
Describe the area, what is down there now, and how it drains. We’ll arrange a local resin specialist to assess the base and quote every stage separately.