What Does a Resin Driveway Really Cost in Hampshire? A 2026 Homeowner's Breakdown
Most Hampshire homeowners we survey ask the same first question: "roughly what will it cost?" The honest answer is £65–£110 per m² fully installed, and this guide shows where that money goes, how to read a quote line by line, and what real driveways around the county have cost. For the full price table and calculator see our resin driveway cost per m² guide.
Example: 28m² Mocha resin on a new sub-base, Alton (GU34) clay — £2,900 fully installed, vehicles back on after 24 hours.
Where Your Money Goes
| Cost element | Share of a typical job | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base preparation | 15–40% | Low on a sound base; highest when digging out and laying new MOT Type 1 |
| Resin & aggregate | 30–40% | UV-stable aliphatic resin and kiln-dried stone; premium blends cost more |
| Labour & mixing | 20–30% | Forced-action mixer, continuous pour, 2–4 day typical job |
| Edging, drainage & covers | 5–15% | Edging, ACO channel at the threshold, recessed manhole covers |
Reading a Resin Driveway Quote
A good Hampshire quote is fixed-price and itemised, not a day rate. Check it names the resin system (UV-stable aliphatic — aromatic resin yellows within a few years), states exactly what base preparation is included, lists edging and drainage separately, and comes with a written guarantee rather than a verbal promise. If two quotes differ by more than 20%, the gap is almost always in the base work.
Real Price Examples Around Hampshire
A 20m² terraced drive in Farnham on a sound base comes in around £1,300–£1,700. A 40m² 1990s double drive in Whiteley or Hook, overlaid onto sound block paving or tarmac, is typically £2,600–£3,400. A 60m² detached drive in Lymington with a premium aggregate and new sub-base can reach £5,500–£6,600.
Is Resin Worth the Extra Over Tarmac or Block Paving?
Resin costs more on day one than tarmac (£25–£50/m²) and a little more than block paving (£55–£85/m²). Over 20 years it usually works out cheaper: no re-sanding, no weed treatment, no resurfacing at 7–12 years, and no planning application because it is fully permeable. See resin vs tarmac and resin vs block paving.
Quick answers
Can I get a price over the phone?
We can give a ballpark from your measurements on 07384 599889, but a fixed price needs a quick site survey to check the base.
Do you charge for the survey?
No — the survey and written quote are free, with no obligation and no deposit.
Does the price include VAT?
Your written quote states the full amount payable, so there are no surprises on the final invoice.
Related Hampshire Guides
- Resin Driveway Costs & Quotes Hub
- Free fixed-price resin driveway quotes
- Resin vs tarmac: cost and lifespan compared
- Resin vs block paving: 20-year cost
- Do you need planning permission?
- How a resin driveway is installed
- Resin driveways in Fleet
- Resin driveways in Whiteley
- All seasonal driveway services
Get a Free Quote in Hampshire
Call 07384 599889 or request a free quote online. See the full resin driveway price table and calculator and all our seasonal driveway services.