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.
Typical Resin Driveway Cost per m2 in 2026
In the UK, resin driveway cost per m2 typically ranges from £50 to £80 for an overlay installation onto a sound existing base. This covers the resin, aggregate, application labour, and standard edge restraints.
For projects requiring full groundwork — excavation of the existing surface, new compacted sub-base, and membrane installation — the total cost per m2 rises to £80 to £130. The groundwork element is often the most expensive part of a driveway project.
Premium aggregate choices, complex curved layouts, and specialist drainage work can push costs toward the higher end of these ranges. Simple rectangular layouts with standard aggregates sit at the lower end.
What Makes the Cost per m2 Go Up or Down
Several factors influence the per-metre rate you will be quoted. The most significant is base condition: if your existing concrete or tarmac is structurally sound, you save the cost of excavation and replacement.
Project size also matters. Smaller driveways under 25m2 tend to have a higher cost per m2 because fixed mobilisation costs (equipment, crew travel, mixer setup) are spread across less area. Larger projects over 60m2 often benefit from lower per-metre rates.
Aggregate choice affects material cost. Standard natural stone blends are the most affordable. Premium marble aggregates, recycled glass blends, or multi-colour custom mixes carry a surcharge of £5 to £15 per m2.
- Existing base condition — sound base = lower cost
- Driveway size — bigger projects = better rate per m2
- Aggregate type — standard vs premium blends
- Layout complexity — curves and borders add labour time
- Access — restricted access increases material handling costs
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Per m2 vs Total Project Cost: What Matters More
When comparing quotes, the per-m2 rate is useful for benchmarking, but the total project cost is what you actually pay. Two installers can quote the same per-m2 rate but have very different totals if one includes groundwork and the other does not.
Always ask what is included in the quoted rate. A complete quote should cover preparation, base works or overlay specification, resin and aggregate supply, labour, edge restraints, waste removal, and any drainage modifications.
Our full cost guide breaks down all the components that make up a complete resin driveway quote, including hidden costs many homeowners overlook.
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Getting an Accurate Per m2 Quote
Online price calculators give rough estimates, but an accurate quote requires an on-site survey. The installer needs to assess the existing surface, check drainage, measure the actual area (including any slopes or curves), and identify access constraints.
We recommend getting three quotes and comparing them on a like-for-like basis. Ask each installer to itemise their quote so you can see exactly where costs differ. The cheapest quote is not always the best value — resin quality, base specification, and warranty terms all matter.
For a free, no-obligation site survey and written quote, contact Go-Resin. We itemise every element of the price so you know exactly what you are paying for.