How to Use This Guide
This page is designed to help you make practical decisions before requesting quotes. Use the sections below to compare specification options, understand likely budget factors, and identify the questions that matter most for your property.
For cost planning, pair this guide with the resin driveway cost guide. For visual design, review the resin finishes library.
What to Look For in an Installer
The quality of a resin driveway depends more on the installer than the material itself. A skilled team with proper training and experience will produce a surface that looks great and lasts for decades. A poorly trained crew can waste even the best materials.
Start by checking the installer's track record. Look for completed project photos (not stock images), customer reviews on Google or Trustpilot, and ideally the option to visit a completed installation near you.
- Proven portfolio of completed resin installations
- Verified customer reviews on independent platforms
- Clear written quotation with itemised costs
- Warranty covering both materials and workmanship
- Public liability insurance and waste carrier licence
- Willingness to visit your site for a proper survey before quoting
Professional resin driveway installation team at work
Questions to Ask Before Committing
Asking the right questions separates professional installers from chancers. A good installer will welcome detailed questions because they demonstrate the homeowner's engagement with the process.
Pay particular attention to base preparation details. If an installer glosses over this or says the base will be 'fine as is' without a proper survey, that is a significant warning sign.
- What resin system do you use, and is it UV-stable?
- What base preparation will be done, and what is included in the price?
- How long is the warranty, and what does it cover specifically?
- Can I see examples of work you have done in my area?
- What happens if there are issues after installation?
- How do you handle unexpected ground conditions found during excavation?
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Red Flags to Watch For
Beware of installers who offer significantly lower prices than competitors. In resin surfacing, a cheap quote usually means corners will be cut on base preparation, resin quality, or aggregate specification.
Other warning signs include reluctance to provide a written quote, inability to show recent local work, no warranty documentation, and pressure to pay large deposits upfront. Reputable installers typically ask for a modest deposit with the balance on completion.
Door-to-door cold callers who claim to have leftover materials from a nearby job should always be treated with extreme caution. Professional resin installers work from enquiry-driven pipelines, not door-to-door solicitation.
Checklist document for choosing a resin driveway installer