New Build Driveways
Turn an unfinished frontage into a permeable, compliant resin bound driveway, every layer specified correctly from the start.
What Goes Wrong
Starting from bare ground is an opportunity to get every layer right. These are the points where rushed or under-specified jobs go wrong.
A sub-base laid too shallow or without proper compaction allows the surface to sink and crack within the first winter.
MOT Type 1 hardcore is laid and compacted to the correct depth for the ground conditions found at the site survey.
Flat or incorrectly graded surfaces pool water at the entrance, causing damage to the resin layer and the sub-base beneath it.
Starting from bare ground means drainage falls are designed in from the outset, not worked around an existing base.
A driveway narrower than 2.4 metres for a single car makes daily parking awkward and reduces the property’s practical value.
The site survey confirms usable width, turning space, and edging positions before any groundwork begins.
An impermeable surface on a front driveway without planning permission breaches permitted development rules and may require retrospective consent.
A resin bound aggregate surface is permeable and SuDS compliant, satisfying Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire drainage requirements.
Scope of Work
Every element is installed in sequence from bare ground, nothing is assumed to already be in place.
Excavation to the required depth, removal of loose material, and compaction of the formation layer before sub-base is laid.
Hardcore laid and compacted in layers to the depth specified at survey, providing a stable, load-bearing foundation for the resin surface.
Linear drainage channels positioned at the correct falls to carry surface water away from the property and highway.
Border edging installed to contain the resin bound layer, define the driveway outline, and prevent lateral spread at the margins.
UV-stable polyurethane resin mixed with washed aggregate, trowelled to a consistent depth, and left to cure to a permeable, hard-wearing finish.
Guidance on Cambridgeshire County Council highway access consent.
Single or double-width layout confirmed at the site survey stage.
Surface specification checked against permitted development drainage rules.
Why Choose Us
Accountability at each stage, from the first site visit through to the finished surface, rather than a single combined quote and a hope it works out.
Excavation, sub-base, drainage and resin finish are quoted as separate line items so you see exactly what each stage costs.
A local resin specialist visits the plot to assess ground conditions and drainage before a figure is provided.
The surface specification is checked against Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire permitted development rules at survey stage.
The specialist advises on dropped kerb and highway verge crossing consent requirements before work is scoped.
Width, turning space, and edging positions are confirmed at survey so no layout changes are needed once digging starts.
The Process
01
Tell us the frontage size, what is on the ground now, and how the area currently drains.
02
A local resin specialist visits to assess the ground, confirm the layout, and quote every line item separately.
03
Ground preparation, sub-base, drainage, edging, and resin bound surface are installed in sequence and handed over cure-ready.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Small new driveway | £3,000-£6,000 | small residential drive |
| Standard new driveway | £6,000-£12,000 | typical family drive |
| Large new driveway | £12,000-£20,000 | larger plot |
Describe the frontage, what is on the ground now, and how it drains. A local resin specialist will visit to assess the base and quote excavation, sub-base, drainage, and surface as separate line items.