Cheshire & Greater Manchester
Resin driveways across Cheshire
Resin bound driveways and patios across Cheshire and Greater Manchester, installed over a properly prepared base and guaranteed in writing.
- 15 year guaranteeOn qualifying installations
- Proper base preparationSpecified before we lay
- Quote within 48 hoursAfter your site measure
What we install
Resin bound driveways, patios and paths.
One material, five uses. What changes is where it goes, what has to happen underneath it, and how it is edged.
Most of what we do
Resin bound driveways
A smooth, hard-wearing driveway laid over a carefully prepared and stable base.
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Resin bound patios
A smooth garden surface, shaped around seating, planting and everyday access.
Paths & walkways
Practical garden paths and side access, with levels and edges planned together.
Commercial resin
Entrances and shared walkways, with installation planned around your site use.
Resin repairs
Assessment of cracks and loose stone, with clear advice on repair or renewal.
About Cheshire Design
Meet our resin driveway installation team
Read video transcript
Ian introduces Cheshire Design and a recently completed Cheshire project: a wraparound resin-bound driveway and patio with hardwood decking. He explains that a correctly constructed resin surface is permeable, weed-resistant and UV-protected, with a wide choice of colours, and invites viewers to request a quotation.
See a completed Cheshire resin driveway up close
Watch Ian walk through a finished resin bound driveway and patio, including the surface, colour options and completed details.
Our driveway service explains the preparation, installation and aftercare behind every quotation.
See how we install drivewaysMeet Cheshire DesignWhat it costs
How much does a resin driveway cost?
Typical prices to help you plan, with the final cost confirmed after a site survey.
- Typical single driveway
- Around £7,000Including VAT
- Typical double driveway
- £9,000 to £12,000Including VAT
- Larger or unusual layout
- Measured quotationPriced for your property
What moves the price is the state of what is already there, whether it needs excavating and taking away, and the drainage. Nobody can quote you accurately from a photograph, but you should not have to guess either.
Read the driveway cost guide
Why resin
Compare driveway materials
| Consideration | Resin bound | Block paving | Tarmac | Gravel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SurfaceHow the finish feels | Bound stone | Separate blocks | Solid asphalt | Loose stones |
| Water drainageDepends on the full construction | Permeable base | Permeable option | Porous option | Permeable base |
| Weed controlWhere growth can collect | Surface debris | Paving joints | Cracks and edges | Between stones |
| Routine careTypical maintenance | Sweep and wash | Clean and re-sand | Clean and repair | Rake and top up |
Worth knowing
For front gardens in England, impermeable paving over 5m² generally needs planning permission unless water drains to a permeable area within the property. A resin finish needs a suitable base and drainage design. Check any other restrictions that apply to your home.
Read the government drainage guidanceOur work
Recent resin driveway and patio projects
Which? Trusted Trader reviews
Independent reviews from Cheshire homeowners
Our Which? Trusted Traders profile publishes independently moderated feedback from customers across Cheshire and Greater Manchester, including positive and critical reviews.
Positive feedback about the team, the finished result and the overall experience.
Customer in Cheshire East
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A Cheshire East customer praised the team, the finished result and the care taken across their outdoor projects.
Positive feedback about punctuality, tidiness, communication and completing the work as agreed.
Customer in Greater Manchester
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A Greater Manchester customer highlighted the team’s punctuality, tidiness, communication and completion of the agreed work.
Read the complete, current and independently moderated customer record before choosing an installer.
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Areas we cover
Resin driveway installers across Cheshire and Greater Manchester
Based in Stockport, we install resin bound driveways, patios and paths across Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Altrincham, Warrington and surrounding areas.
- Stockport
- Wilmslow
- Macclesfield
- Adlington
- Bramhall
- Cheadle
- Marple
- Poynton
- Hazel Grove
- Altrincham
- Bowdon
- Hale
- Prestbury
- Alderley Edge
- Mobberley
- Knutsford
- Urmston
- Warrington
- Manchester
Questions
Questions about resin surfacing, costs and installation.
How much does a resin driveway cost?
A typical single driveway is around £7,000 including VAT. A double driveway is usually £9,000 to £12,000 including VAT. The base condition and preparation required are what move the final price most.
Read the cost guideCan resin bound be used for patios and paths as well as driveways?
Yes. The same smooth, bound surface can be shaped around patios, garden paths, steps and side access. The base, edging and drainage specification changes to suit the location and how the area will be used.
Explore resin patiosCan resin be laid over an existing driveway?
Sometimes. Sound tarmac or concrete may provide a suitable base if it is stable, correctly shaped and well drained. Cracked, soft or moving surfaces need repair or removal before resin is installed.
See how driveways are preparedHow long does installation take, and when can I use the surface?
The resin finish is often laid in one day once the groundwork is complete. The full programme depends on excavation and base preparation. Vehicle traffic is usually kept off for around 48 hours, subject to the weather and curing guidance given at handover.
View the installation processHow long should a resin bound surface last?
A well specified resin bound surface can last 15 to 25 years. Its lifespan depends heavily on the base, drainage, installation quality and daily use. Qualifying Cheshire Design installations include a written 15 year guarantee.
About our workmanshipDo weeds grow through resin, and how is it maintained?
A properly prepared resin surface has no open joints for established weeds to grow through. Windblown seeds can still settle in dirt at edges, so routine sweeping and occasional gentle cleaning help keep the finish clear.
Resin care and maintenanceIs resin bound slippery when wet?
The surface is textured rather than polished and is designed to provide grip in normal conditions. Like any outdoor surface, leaves, algae, moss or ice should be cleared before they create a slip risk.
See paths and walkwaysDoes a resin driveway need planning permission?
A correctly installed resin bound driveway is permeable, so water can drain through the surface into a suitable base. That usually avoids the front-garden planning rules applied to impermeable surfaces over five square metres, although site-specific drainage still matters.
More about drainageWhich areas do you cover, and how do I get a quotation?
We work across Cheshire and Greater Manchester from our Stockport base. We visit the property to measure the area, inspect the base and discuss the finish, then aim to provide a written quotation within 48 hours.
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Get a free driveway or patio quote
We measure your property on site and send a clear, written quotation within 48 hours. No obligation and no pressure.
Prefer to talk? 0161 531 2112
- Measured at your propertyWe inspect the surface, levels, access and drainage before pricing.
- Written quote within 48 hoursA clear specification and price following your site measure.
- The right base specifiedPreparation is planned around what is already beneath the surface.
- 15 year guarantee availableConfirmed in writing on qualifying Cheshire Design installations.