Overlay Assessment
Refresh worn slabs or tarmac without full removal, when the base underneath earns it.
What Goes Wrong
The failure is almost always in the preparation, not the resin itself.
Damp trapped beneath the surface stops the primer bonding, causing the resin layer to blister and lift within weeks.
A moisture reading is taken before any primer is applied, if the surface fails, the overlay does not proceed.
Loose or hollow slabs flex under foot traffic, cracking the resin layer above regardless of how well it was applied.
Every section is checked for hollow spots before preparation begins; loose areas are re-bonded or flagged for repair.
Resin cannot self-level significant undulation, applying it over an uneven base locks the problem in permanently.
A level check identifies any undulation that needs correcting before the overlay is applied, not after.
Without a primer coat, the resin layer has no mechanical bond to the existing surface and can delaminate under normal use.
Primer is applied to the prepared surface to create a firm mechanical bond between the old material and the resin above.
Surface Types Covered
The overlay process applies across several common surface types found in Brentwood properties, each assessed on its own condition.
Stable, well-jointed slabs can take an overlay once loose or rocking sections are identified and addressed.
Sound tarmac without movement cracks is a strong candidate, the surface bonds well with primer and accepts the resin layer cleanly.
Worn patio and path surfaces that are structurally intact but visually tired are common overlay candidates across Brentwood’s older housing stock.
Tap test to identify hollow, loose or crumbling areas.
Moisture reading taken before any primer is applied.
Undulation identified and flagged before work starts.
Small cracks filled as part of surface preparation.
Bonding primer applied to the prepared existing surface.
UV-stable resin mixed with stone, trowelled to a flat finish.
Why Choose Us
We connect you with vetted local resin specialists who assess the base before any work is agreed, no guesswork, no surprises.
A local specialist surveys the surface before any price is given, so the quote reflects the actual condition of the base.
Each stage, preparation, primer, and resin finish, is quoted as a separate line, not bundled into one figure.
We connect customers with independent local resin specialists who work in Brentwood and the surrounding area.
If the surface fails any of the three checks, the specialist will say so clearly rather than proceed with a job that will not hold.
If repairs are needed before the overlay, those are quoted separately so you decide what to do at each stage.
The Process
01
Describe the surface type, its current condition, and the area size so the specialist arrives prepared for the assessment.
02
A local resin specialist visits, runs the soundness, moisture, and level checks, and provides an itemised quotation by stage.
03
The surface is cleaned, minor defects filled, primer applied, and the resin bound aggregate trowelled to a flat, permeable finish.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Small overlay | £1,200-£1,800 |
| Single drive overlay | £2,000-£3,000 |
| Average driveway overlay | £3,000-£5,000 |
| Large overlay | £4,200-£6,000 |
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.