Resin Driveways in Canterbury
Looking for a durable, attractive and low-maintenance driveway for your property in Canterbury?
Towergate Builders & Developers installs high-quality resin bound driveways throughout Canterbury and the surrounding areas of Kent. Combining natural aggregates with specialist resin, we create smooth, hard-wearing surfaces that can dramatically improve the appearance and practicality of your property.
Whether you are replacing an old driveway, resurfacing an existing area or creating a completely new driveway, our experienced team can take care of the entire project from ground preparation and drainage through to edging and the finished resin surface.
With a wide choice of aggregate colours and finishes available, every resin driveway can be designed to complement your home.
Resin Bound Driveway Installers in Canterbury
A driveway has a big impact on the first impression your property makes.
It also needs to cope with vehicles, foot traffic and changing weather conditions throughout the year. That’s why proper preparation and installation are every bit as important as choosing the surface itself.
Our resin driveway installations combine carefully prepared foundations with high-quality resin and decorative aggregates to create an attractive, hard-wearing finish.
We can create resin surfaces for:
- Residential driveways
- Front gardens and parking areas
- Paths and walkways
- Entrances
- Courtyards
- Garden areas
- Larger outdoor spaces
Every property is different, so we’ll assess the existing surface, ground conditions, drainage requirements and access before recommending the most suitable approach.
Why Choose Towergate Builders & Developers For Your Resin Project?
Choosing the right material matters, but choosing the right installer matters just as much.
Complete Driveway Installation
We don’t just focus on the final resin layer. Our team can take care of the preparation, groundwork, base, drainage, edging and finished surface, providing a complete driveway installation from start to finish.
Quality
Materials
We use quality materials throughout our installations with the aim of providing an attractive, professional and durable finished result.
Bespoke
Designs
Every property and every homeowner is different. Your resin driveway can be tailored with a choice of colours, finishes, borders and layouts to suit your home and the way you use the space.
Fully Guaranteed Work
Our installations are fully guaranteed, providing additional peace of mind when investing in your property.
Local Service
Towergate Builders & Developers is based in Kent and provides driveway services throughout Canterbury and surrounding areas.
Free Quotations
If you’re considering a new resin driveway, contact us to discuss your ideas and arrange a free, no-obligation quotation.
What Is a Resin Bound Driveway?
A resin bound driveway is created by thoroughly mixing decorative aggregate with a specialist resin before the mixture is laid and hand-finished across a prepared surface.
Because the stones are coated and held together by the resin, the result is a smooth and consistent surface without the loose stones associated with a traditional gravel driveway.
Resin bound surfacing should not be confused with resin bonded surfacing.
With a resin bonded system, resin is applied to the surface before loose aggregate is scattered over the top. This produces a rougher appearance and behaves differently from a resin bound system.
For homeowners looking for a neat, seamless and contemporary driveway, resin bound surfacing can be an excellent option.
What Are The Benefits Of Resin?
There are several reasons resin has become such a popular choice for driveways in Canterbury and across Kent.
Attractive, Contemporary Finish: A resin driveway creates a clean and seamless appearance that can instantly improve the entrance to a property. With numerous aggregate blends available, your driveway can be designed to complement the colour and character of your home rather than looking like a one-size-fits-all surface.
Wide Choice of Colours: Resin bound aggregates are available in a broad range of shades, from warm golden and natural stone colours through to greys, darker blends and more contemporary finishes. Different colours can also be combined with contrasting borders and edging to create a more distinctive design.
Low Maintenance: One of the biggest attractions of resin bound surfacing is that it requires relatively little day-to-day maintenance. Regular sweeping will help remove leaves and debris, while occasional appropriate cleaning can help keep the surface looking its best. Unlike loose gravel, you won’t continually be sweeping stones back onto the driveway.
Smooth Surface: The finished resin surface is smooth and consistent, making it suitable not just for vehicles but also for walking, wheelie bins and everyday access around the property.
Durable and Hard-Wearing: When installed correctly over a suitable base, a resin bound driveway is designed to withstand regular residential vehicle and pedestrian use. The quality of the foundations is particularly important, which is why we assess the condition of the existing driveway and underlying ground as part of the installation process.
Permeable Options: A properly designed resin bound system can allow rainwater to pass through the surface rather than simply running across it. For the driveway to function as a genuinely permeable system, however, the construction underneath must also be suitable for water drainage. We can assess this as part of your driveway survey.
No Loose Stones: Homeowners often like the natural appearance of gravel but don’t want stones moving onto paths, pavements or adjoining areas. Resin provides a similar decorative aggregate appearance while holding the stones firmly within the finished surface.
How We Install Resin Driveways
Site Assessment
We begin by assessing your driveway or proposed driveway area.
We’ll look at the existing surface, ground conditions, levels, drainage, access and the intended use of the finished area.
This allows us to recommend the right preparation and installation method rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
Excavation and Preparation
Where necessary, the existing driveway or surface is removed and the area excavated to the required depth.
Any unsuitable or unstable material can then be removed before the foundations are constructed.
Preparing the Base
The base provides the strength and stability needed beneath the finished resin surface.
The appropriate construction will depend on the site, existing surface and drainage requirements.
Careful preparation at this stage helps create a solid foundation for the finished driveway.
Edging and Drainage
Borders and edging can be installed to create a clean perimeter around the driveway and complement the chosen resin colour.
Drainage requirements are also considered during preparation so that rainwater can be managed appropriately.
Mixing and Laying the Resin
The decorative aggregate and resin are thoroughly mixed before being evenly installed over the prepared surface.
The mixture is then carefully hand-finished to produce a smooth, consistent surface.
Finishing and Inspection
Once the resin has been installed, the surface is checked to ensure the finish is consistent and the surrounding areas are left clean and tidy.
We’ll also advise you when the driveway can be walked and driven on.
Resin Driveway Colours and Designs
Your new driveway doesn’t have to look the same as everyone else’s.
One of the major advantages of resin bound surfacing is the amount of choice available.
Aggregate blends can range from understated natural tones to contemporary grey and darker finishes, allowing you to choose a style that works with your home’s brickwork, render, roof and surrounding landscaping.
Your driveway design can also incorporate:
- Contrasting borders
- Block paving edging
- Defined pathways
- Feature areas
- Different aggregate shades
- Curved or straight edging
- Matching adjoining paths
If you’re unsure which colour would work best, we can discuss the available options and help you choose a finish that complements your property.
How long does a resin driveway last?
The lifespan of a resin driveway depends on several factors, including the quality of the installation, the condition of the base, the materials used, drainage, vehicle use and ongoing maintenance.
A properly prepared foundation is one of the most important factors in achieving a durable finished driveway.
Are resin driveways permeable?
Resin bound surfacing can form part of a permeable driveway system because water can pass through the finished surface.
However, the layers underneath the resin must also be constructed appropriately if the complete driveway is intended to be permeable.
Do weeds grow through resin driveways?
A correctly constructed resin driveway creates a continuous bound surface, so weeds are much less likely to grow directly up through it than through many traditional surfaces.
Seeds and organic material can occasionally settle on top of any outdoor surface, however, which is why regular sweeping and basic maintenance are still worthwhile.
Can resin be laid over concrete?
It can sometimes be possible to install resin bound surfacing over an existing concrete base if that base is structurally sound and otherwise suitable.
The existing surface needs to be assessed before a recommendation can be made.
Can resin be laid over tarmac?
A suitable and stable tarmac surface can sometimes provide a base for resin bound surfacing.
Again, its condition needs to be assessed first. Cracking, movement or underlying failure shouldn’t simply be hidden beneath a new surface.
How long does a resin driveway take to install?
Installation time depends on the size of the driveway and how much preparation is required.
A project involving complete excavation and new foundations will naturally take longer than resurfacing an existing suitable base.
Weather conditions can also influence the installation schedule.
We can give you a clearer indication of timescale after assessing your property.
How soon can I use my new resin driveway?
The resin needs sufficient time to cure before the surface is subjected to normal pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
We’ll provide clear instructions following installation so you know when the driveway is ready to use.
Can you pressure wash a resin driveway?
Resin bound surfaces can be cleaned, but care should be taken with high-pressure equipment.
Using unnecessarily aggressive pressure or holding equipment too close to the surface can potentially cause damage.
Regular sweeping combined with appropriate occasional cleaning is normally the best approach.
Are resin driveways slippery?
The surface characteristics depend on the resin system and finish used.
If you’re concerned about grip because of the gradient or intended use of your driveway, this can be discussed as part of the specification before installation.
Can a damaged resin driveway be repaired?
Some localised damage may be repairable, depending on the nature of the problem and the condition of the surrounding driveway.
If the problem is being caused by movement or failure underneath the resin, the underlying issue also needs to be addressed.
Can I choose the colour of my resin driveway?
Yes. Resin bound surfacing is available in a wide choice of decorative aggregate blends, making it possible to choose a colour that works well with your home and surrounding landscaping.
We can show you suitable options when discussing your project.
Is resin suitable for paths as well as driveways?
Yes. Resin bound surfacing can also be used to create attractive paths, entrances and other pedestrian areas, allowing different areas around a property to share a consistent finish.
Is resin suitable for paths as well as driveways?
Yes. Resin bound surfacing can also be used to create attractive paths, entrances and other pedestrian areas, allowing different areas around a property to share a consistent finish.