Resin surfacing is a relatively new type of paving system in the UK. The basic explanation of how the Resin system works is that small stones are fixed together with a high-tech resin to form an extremely strong and attractive surface.

The surface is extremely hard-wearing, non-slip and can be installed both indoor as well as outdoor with pretty much no maintenance. Also because the surface has many small gaps it allows water to drain through into the ground.

The choices are huge when it comes to colours and patterns and a good installed resin system will be resistant to weeds and oil.

Resin based surfacing is really versatile. It used on lots of different projects including -

Domestic

Driveways
Patios
Internal Flooring
Pool Surrounds
Pavements

Commercial

Car Park
Tree Pits
Playgrounds
Pool Surrounds
Commercial Properties

Listed Properties

Both English Heritage and the National Trust have approved resin bound paving systems for use in historic sites.

No matter what your project and whether it’s a basic overlay on an existing suitable surface you need or a full site excavation and install, we have the professional knowledge and skills to get the job done to the highest standard.

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Resin bound surfacing is the ideal choice for tired looking driveways as it offers an extremely hard-wearing, permeable surface that requires virtually no maintenance and looks superb.

When rainwater falls onto a paved surface, it needs somewhere to drain away or you run the risk of flooding. This is why for many years gravel has been a popular choice for driveways as it allows water to flow between the small stones straight into the ground below.

This is great for making sure you dont have to worry about pools of water or flooding but gravel can be messy and isnt the easiest of surfaces to walk on especially with things like pushchairs or wheelchairs.

Resin bound paving combines the best of both worlds

Listed below are some of the many benefits of using resin bound surfacing over block paving, loose gravel, imprinted concrete and tarmac.

Some of the benefits of Using Resin Bound

Permeable-SUDS Compliant -
Resin bound surfacing is porous, allowing water to naturally soak away helping reduce flooding.

Anti-Slip -
because the surface of the aggregate is textured this provides a good anti skid surface.

Life expectancy of 20+ Years

Minimal Maintenance

Weed Resistant

Extremely Hard Wearing

Quick to Install

Adds Value To Your Property

Looks Great With a Massive Choice of Colours

Easy to clean and stain resistant

You Don't Need Planning Permission

No Ugly Drains -
We can install new drain covers with inset lids filled with the resin bound mixture like shown below

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The main reason you probably don't see many Resin driveways in Peterborough is simple customer awareness. Although designers and contractors in the construction trade have been using resin based surfacing, it has only recently started to become familar to the residential market in the last 15 or so years.

"If you know Peterborough and ever visit Marks and Spencer's in Brotherhood retail park you can see our Resin Based surfacing used in parts of their car park."

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Shaun and James Troweling the Resin.

The Resin system can be applied to an existing base such as a pavement, tarmac or concrete as an overlay or to a newly laid base if required.

It is extremely important that if installing to an existing base that the base is in good condition with no major cracking, weeds or potholes and that the area is cleaned to remove loose material and dust before install.

If installing onto a new base this is best to be constructed from asphalt. An open course of asphalt will be less prone to cracking than concrete and will also be permeable allowing the install to be fully SUDS compliant.

Edging strips made of aluminium can be fixed to the edges to prevent any edges of the install area from crumbling or we also offer a wide range block edging options to compliment your new resin bound aggregate surface. All these options are available to view at our Peterborough Showroom.

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autumn-quartz-resin — Autumn Quartz (2-5mm) is a warm honey, white and cream quartz aggregate chipping.

Black Resin — The Daltex Black (2-5mm) is a plain coloured aggregate that can be used on it’s own or mixed with either red or white to add character. It can be used as a slight percentage mix into virtually any other product to produce a strong black fleck that adds texture and contrast.

brittanny-bronze-resin — Brittany Bronze (1-3mm) is a fine rounded pea grit, that is smooth with a brown and beige finish.

daltex-silver-resin — Daltex Silver (2-5mm) is a stunning silver and black flecked Cornish granite chipping for that contemporary finish. The granite this product originates from contains small traces of mica, which gives this granite a sparkle in full sun. Its overall appearance is clean, bright and totally unique.

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Resin bound aggregates come in a range of different sizes and colours.

Take a look at some of the resin mixtures we offer by clicking on the images shown for a close up of the mixture. If you can’t find quite the one you’re looking for, give us a call as we can usually match up any sample you might have come across.

All our mixes are set in strong durable resin and are suitable for driveways, car parks and paving areas.

Some of our Resin Bound Samples in Peterborough

Obviously its difficult to appreciate the finished product on a computer screen that's why we have a huge selection of colours on display at our Peterborough Showroom.

As well as the basic colour choices we have a huge selection of our own unique blends we have created ourselves over the years.

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Click Any Of The Questions Below To View Answers

Can I Drive On Resin Bound Surfacing?

Of course, Resin Bound surfacing is designed to take even the heaviest of traffic such as buses and lorries.

Can You Overlay My Existing Driveway?

Possibly. If the area is currently concrete or tarmac there is a good chance we can clean-up/repaired the area and install on top. This obviously keeps costs down as a full dig out and base install will not be required. One of our team will be able to advise if your current install area is suitable for an overlay upon viewing. For your base to have the same lifespan as one of our full resin bound installs, a new base is preferable.

How Long Does Resin Surfacing Last?

As with any driveway unfortunately it simply wont last forever. We offer a 10 Year Guarantee on all our full installs where we have installed the base and the resin manufacturers, who do vigorous testing on the product, give an average lifetime expectancy of 20 years before minor problems may start to occur. The great thing with a Resin Bound install is that if in twenty years time there were any issues with the Resin, the top surface can simply be replaced for a fraction of the cost of a full install.

How Long Does the Resin Take to Set?

The Resin install area will be suitable for use after 4-6 hours for pedestrian traffic installs, and 12-16 hours for vehicular traffic. For heavy use, 24 hours would be ideal where possible to ensure a fully bonded surface.

What Depth Is the Resin Usually Laid At?

The depth of install will vary for each project, this depends on the type of application and the size of the aggregate that is used. Typically the depth of a driveway install for normal vehicle traffic is approximately 16mm.

Is Resin Surfacing Permeable?

Installs use enough resin to ensure each particle is coated allowing the aggregate to bond securely whilst leaving gaps between the stone for water to permeate through the resin. This is one of the biggest reasons customers opt for Resin driveway installs over say block paving as it allows water to dissipate better,

What is the Difference Between Resin Bound and Resin Bonded Surfacing?

Resin Bound systems use aggregate mixed in a mixer with Resin and then hand-trowelled into place. This produces a surface that is both smooth, porous and SuDS compliant when used with the appropriate base build up. With a Resin Bonded install a layer of Resin is screeded onto the install surface and then a fine aggregate is scattered over the top and rolled in. The final result is a rough surface that is not porous.

Is there a limit to the size of a Resin Bound installation?

In short... No. However, as the system is hand troweled larger installs may require the use of a joint. This could be a block of some description but is is usually completed using an aluminium joint. The aluminium joint is extremely thin in size and hardly visible. This allows a larger install to be completed over more than one day as it introduces a break in the system if setting times wont be long enough or if the area is too much of a risk to try and complete in a single day. Also If there is any movement in the sub-base, it will cause reflective cracking, as the sub-base underneath the Resin expands and contracts. This is why a movement joint is often used to protect against the natural stresses on a driveway that can cause cracking, essential for larger Resin Bound installations.

How much does a resin bound driveway cost?

Definitely the question we get asked the most – but the one that is the most dificult to answer in a FAQ. Rather than totally ignore the question, we’d like to try and explain why. So here goes… A Resin bound installation should cost no more than an equivalent high quality paved driveway and when you bring next to no maintenance, possibility of increase in property value and the fact it looks stunning into the equation a Resin bound installation is a no-brainer. But here are some reasons we need to view the install location before giving you a price. No installation is ever quite the same. The costs involved in each individual installation change due to a number of factors:

The total square meterage of the install area the base upon which it is to be laid (if existing or new install) the preparation work needed to get the base to a level where it is compliant with the resin manufacturer’s specifications in order to validate their guarantee any additional work that needs to be undertaken such as installing edging blocks, excavation or manhole covers

This is why we come out and give you a free quote. If you aren't quite ready for a firm quote yet visit How much does a resin drive cost? - for a rough idea of what to expect when it comes to price.

Before Maintenance Free Resin Install — (BEFORE) Old Front of house area

Before installation of Resin — (BEFORE) Old Area was Prone to Weeds

(DURING) Area Concreted ready for install

Front Garden makeover in Resin — (AFTER) Staffordshire Pink Install

Before Resin Bound Install — (BEFORE) Old Slabs and Gravel

Staffordshire Pink Resin Drive installed in Paston Peterborough — (AFTER) Tidy Resin Path with no Weeds or Moss

How the Concrete Drive Used to Look — (BEFORE) Old Concrete Driveway

(DURING) The Resin Being Installed on a Driveway

Finished Resin Bound Driveway — (AFTER) Fresh New Resin Overlay

(AFTER) Daltex Staffordshire Pink Resin Bound Driveway

(AFTER) Resin Path finished in Daltex Silver

Resin Bound Garden Feature Path — (AFTER) Maintenance Free Resin Area

Before Resin Garden Install — (BEFORE) Turf and Slabs

Resin Bound Surfacing Peterborough — (AFTER) Resin Garden with Turf Centre Feature

(AFTER) Golden Quartz Maintenance Free Garden

(AFTER) Patio area and garden now all Resin

(DURING) Hardcore installed ready for Whacking down

Resin Footpath with Step Stones — Huge Resin Garden Path installed with Step Stones

Before Resin Installation — (BEFORE) This is a before image of a Resin Install we have started in Barnack

Drains being installed into drive — (BEFORE) Customer was having issues with drainage to we solved with install

Railway sleepers installed with Resin — (DURING) Guys preparing borders with Railway Sleepers – We don’t just install Resin we have design ideas too!

Start of Resin Surfacing — (DURING) The start of the Resin Surfacing

Nick trailing the Resin — (DURING) Trailing the Resin

(DURING) The entire Resin Install is completed by hand

(DURING) New drainage installed as part of resin driveway install

Almost Finished Resin Driveway finished in Staffordshire Pink Resin — (AFTER) Finished Resin Driveway finished in Staffordshire Pink Resin

Before Paving and Resin Install — (BEFORE) Old Slabbed Pathway

After Tegular Style Blocks Installed — (AFTER) Tegular Style Blocks Installed along with Dark Rope Edging installed

Before Resin Installed at a project in Eastifield Road — (BEFORE) Gravel Area at front with shrub

Brittany Bronze Resin — (AFTER) Centre has had Resin Install

Tagular Block Paving Footpath — (AFTER) Rein Installed and New Coping Stones on Wall

Resin and Block Bordered Driveway Installed in Peterborough

Our client decided on an install of both Resin and Paving for their Patio area

Our client decided they wanted us to install a Resin and Block pathway from their patio area leading through the garden

Resin Footpath with Step — We raised part of the Resin path with a step

Resin Driveway Install — A full Resin Bonded Drive Installed with Block Border in Peterborough

Before Resin Driveway Install in Werrington — (BEFORE) Customer had a gravel drivewayResin Driveway Install in Werrington

Werrington Driveway Preparation for Resin Base — (DURING) Driveway Being Prepared for Concerete in Werrington

(DURING) Concrete Laid Ready for Resin InstallBlock Paving Driveway Edging Being Laid in Werrington

(AFTER) Completed Resin Driveway in Werrington

Block Paving Pathway Edging — (DURING) Block Paved Edging being laid for pathway which will have a Resin insert

Before Garden was Lifted and new Patio — (BEFORE) Garden was Lifted and new Patio

(DURING) Lifting Garden to level height and installing drainageFixing Drainage Problems by Raising Lawn level installing drainage and re-turfing

(AFTER) Resin Pathway Installed to Side of Turf

(DURING) Groundwork being prepared for Resin Install

After Resin Install in Tinwell — (AFTER) Resin Bound Drive Finished in Golden Quartz

Before the Resin Installation — (BEFORE) the Resin Installation

(DURING) The Concrete being burned to remove moisture

Old Loose Gravel in Thorney — (BEFORE) Old Loose Gravel in Rear Garden

After Resin Install in Thorney Rear Garden — (AFTER) New Golden Quartz Resin Bound

Rear Garden Makeover in Thorney — (AFTER) New Golden Quartz Resin Bound

(AFTER) New block edgings installed to support Resin

(BEFORE) Loose Gravel in Front Garden in Thorney

(DURING) New Block Edgings Installed along with Concrete Base

(AFTER) New Solid Resin Supported within Buff Block Edgings

(AFTER) Maintenance Free Resin Path in Thorney

(DURING) Area being Whackered for Solid Base

(DURING) Part of the Concrete Base Installed

Modern Resin Drive Front in Cardea — (AFTER) mixture of two Resin Colours

(AFTER) Block Edgings to Create Pathway in Resin

(DURING) Pathway dug out ready for concrete base

(AFTER) Finished White Flint Pathway installed in Werrington

(AFTER) Solar Lights installed in Resin Pathway in Werrington Peterborough

(BEFORE) Old Crazy Paved Path in Werrington

(AFTER) New Resin Bound Path in White Flint with Charcoal Sealed Blocks

Before Resin Driveway Install in Whittlesey — (BEFORE) Old Block Paving and Gravel

(DURING) Old Blocks and Gravel Excavated

Resin Drive Base Being Installed in Peterborough — (DURING) MOT-Type1 Hardcore being installed

Resin Base Being Installed — (DURING) Bitumen Top Being Installed

Resin Drive Being Installed in Whittlesey — (DURING) Resin Being Troweled

Resin Driveway Whittlesey Daltex Silver — (AFTER) Resin Bound Drive

Before Resin Driveway Install — (BEFORE) Loose Gravel

Block Paving Edgings Being Installed Whittlesey Peterborough — (DURING) Loose Gravel has been excavated and new base installed

Tarmac Base for Resin Install — (DURING) Darren Installing New Base in Extended Area

Resin Installation Whittlesey — (DURING) Resin being troweled

Large Resin Driveway — (AFTER) Main Section Completed in Golden Pea Aggregate

Resin Bound Driveway installed in Whittlesey — (AFTER) Front of House Area in Whittlesey Completed

(DURING) Blocks and New Drain Being Installed

Resin Bound Driveway installed in Loder Avenue Bretton — (AFTER) Nice Transformation

(AFTER) Nice new Driveway with no moss, weeds or puddles

(BEFORE) Large Turf area surrounded by Patio

(DURING) Turf has been excavated and hardcore installed

(DURING) Edging blocks installed and area topped with Bitumen

(DURING) Resin in Autumn Quartz being troweled

(DURING) Old Ugly Manhole replaced and reset with New Recessed Cover

(DURING) Recessed Manhole Blended into rest of install

(BEFORE) Old Block Paving Covered in Moss and Weeds

(DURING) Block Pathway Created and Install Topped with Bitumen

(DURING) New Base Installed Ready for Resin

(DURING) Resin Mixer Being Set up For Troweling

(AFTER) Install completed in Daltex Silver

(AFTER) No Weeds or Moss like with Block Paving

(BEFORE) Old Concrete and Gravel Drive in Stamford

Resin Bound Driveway Stamford — (AFTER) Resin Bound Install finished in Golden Pea

(AFTER) Transformed Driveway in Stamford

(BEFORE) Old Worn Out Concrete Driveway in Werrington

(DURING) Block Edgings installed, Concrete repaired and resin being troweled

Werrington Village Resin Driveway — (AFTER) Driveway finished in Daltex Silver

(AFTER) Nice view to compare against block paving

Before Resin Bound Feature Installed in Stanground — (BEFORE) Grass Area with Garden Feature

Resin Being Trowelled in Stanground Peterborough — (DURING) Grass lifted, new base installed and Resin troweled by Darren

(AFTER) Nice Clean Looking Design with no Maintenance

Britney Bronze Resin Feature — (AFTER) We installed blocks around feature to stand out even more

Resin Bound Garden Feature in Stanground — (AFTER) Compliments the existing block paving nicely

Before Resin Bound Driveway Install in Werrington — (BEFORE) Old Block Paving that was a nitemare to keep tidy

Resin Being Installed in Werrington — (DURING) New Base Installed and Resin Being Trowelled

Before - Old Concrete Driveway in Thorney Peterborough — (BEFORE) Old Concrete Driveway

Block Edgings Being installed for Resin Drive — (DURING) Driveway extended in width

Resin Being Troweled in Thorney Peterborough — (DURING) Darren Troweling the Resin

Large Resin Bound Install in Thorney — (AFTER) Driveway Transformed with Golden Pea Aggregate Resin

Resin Bound Driveway in Thorney Peterborough — (AFTER) Huge transformation

Recessed Resin Manhole — (AFTER) Hidden Manhole Covers Completed in Resin

Resin Bound Overlay in Thorney Peterborough — (AFTER) Golden Pea Resin Driveway in Thorney

Tarmac Driveway before Resin Install in Yaxley Peterborough — (BEFORE) Tarmac Driveway in Yaxley

Before - Tarmac Driveway in Yaxley — (BEFORE) The Drive Was Quite Narrow and Client Wanted to Widen

Yaxley Driveway Installation — (AFTER) New Resin Bound Driveway

Block Edgings Installed — (AFTER) Extended Wider by 2 Metres

Resin Bound Driveway Install in Yaxley Peterborough — (AFTER) Resin Bound Driveway in Yaxley

Before Resin Bound Driveway Installation — (BEFORE) Loose Gravel at property in Orton

Bitumen Base for Resin Driveway — (DURING) New Base Installed

Tarmac Base Installed for Resin Driveway — (DURING) New Hardcore and Bitument Base Installed

Resin driveway being installed — (DURING) Resin Being Troweled

Second Section of Resin Drive — (DURING) Part 1 of Install Completed

Resin Being Trowelled in Peterborough — (DURING) Part 2 of Install Being Troweled

Darren Trowelling the Resin in Orton Wistow — (DURING) Darren Troweling the Resin

ProResin Alloy driveway install — (AFTER) Nice Transformation of Driveway that is Solid and Looks Great

Resin Bound Driveway in Orton Wistow — (AFTER) Resin Driveway Finished in Orton Waterville

Finished Resin Drive in Peterborough — (AFTER) Resin Driveway Finished in Alloy Resin

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Shaun and his team did a fantastic job on our beautifully renovated drive

Shaun and his team did a fantastic job on our beautifully renovated drive. The workmanship and professionalism can be really...

Pam Shipman

Driveway Install

2018-03-02T15:04:34+00:00

Pam Shipman

Shaun and his team did a fantastic job on our beautifully renovated drive. The workmanship and professionalism can be really recommended. The work was completed in the time specified and we were kept informed on each process of the job in hand. All materials and equipment were to a high standard making the finished job stunning.. Well done Peterborough Improvements and Thank-you

https://www.peterboroughimprovements.co.uk/testimonials/shaun-team-fantastic-job-beautifully-renovated-drive/

Thank you Sean and your men for a painless experience

We decided to opt for a resin bound driveway and after finding Peterborough Improvements on facebook decided to book a...

Noel Jones

Driveway Install

2019-02-27T23:01:08+00:00

Noel Jones

We decided to opt for a resin bound driveway and after finding Peterborough Improvements on facebook decided to book a visit from Sean. After an initial visit from Sean who created a superb design mock for us to look at we decided to take the plunge and the most difficult part of everything was deciding on the colours. The guys were really efficient, friendly, helpful and cleaned up every day. The end result is a stunning looking driveway that has created a lot of interest from our neighbours and passersby.

https://www.peterboroughimprovements.co.uk/testimonials/thank-you-sean-and-your-men-for-a-painless-experience/

Excellent Job

Excellent job right from the beginning quotation stage through to full completion of the driveway. Shaun and his team did...

Robert Rothery

Driveway Install

2019-02-27T23:05:13+00:00

Robert Rothery

Excellent job right from the beginning quotation stage through to full completion of the driveway. Shaun and his team did a fantastic job and I have no hesitation in recommending them.

https://www.peterboroughimprovements.co.uk/testimonials/excellent-job/

Resin Bound Patio installation in Werrington

Excellent work and a huge transformation

Shaun and Ollie did a fantastic job transforming our tired looking patio area with a new Resin Bound one. Nothing...

Mr and Mrs Hare

Driveway Install

2020-04-23T22:11:37+00:00

Mr and Mrs Hare

Shaun and Ollie did a fantastic job transforming our tired looking patio area with a new Resin Bound one. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they even completed the work on a Sunday to make use of the better weather. Can highly recommend.

https://www.peterboroughimprovements.co.uk/testimonials/excellent-work-and-a-huge-transformation/

The neighbours all around love it. Can’t recommend Peterborough Improvements enough. Wish we’d done it years ago.

The front of our house has been transformed from a very tired looking part grass, part gravel drive to a...

Glen Crossland, Whittlesey

Driveway Install

2017-11-06T21:00:10+00:00

Glen Crossland, Whittlesey

The front of our house has been transformed from a very tired looking part grass, part gravel drive to a truly perfect looking resin driveway. The installers are very professional and polite explaining the process as the go along. The neighbours all around love it. Can't recommend Peterborough Improvements enough. Wish we'd done it years ago.

https://www.peterboroughimprovements.co.uk/testimonials/neighbours-around-love-cant-recommend-peterborough-improvements-enough-wish-wed-done-years-ago/

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About Resin Driveways

Resin based surfacing is really versatile. It used on lots of different projects including -

No matter what your project and whether it’s a basic overlay on an existing suitable surface you need or a full site excavation and install, we have the professional knowledge and skills to get the job done to the highest standard.

Why Use Resin Bound?

Resin bound paving combines the best of both worlds

Some of the benefits of Using Resin Bound

How Much Does a Resin Driveway Cost?

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Shaun and his team did a fantastic job on our beautifully renovated drive

Thank you Sean and your men for a painless experience

Excellent Job

Excellent work and a huge transformation

The neighbours all around love it. Can’t recommend Peterborough Improvements enough. Wish we’d done it years ago.

Glen Crossland, Whittlesey

Glen Crossland, Whittlesey