Q. What’s a realistic per-square-metre cost for a new resin driveway in Wolverhampton?
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Resin driveways are one of those things where the price per square metre can vary a lot, so I always encourage people to think in ranges rather than a single number. In Wolverhampton, I typically see resin bound installations starting around the mid double-digits per m² and rising into the low triple-digits per m², depending on groundworks, edging, site access, and the type of aggregate chosen. If you’ve got an old drive that needs digging out, poor drainage, or a lot of cuts and angles, costs tend to jump because labour and prep climb quickly.
When I helped a family member price theirs, the cheapest quote looked great until we realised it didn’t include proper edge restraints and was light on base depth. My rule of thumb is to ask for a written breakdown: excavation, sub-base depth, membrane, resin and aggregate system, edging, drainage, waste removal, and VAT. If a quote lumps everything into one line, I get cautious.
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Just to add, it’s worth asking how long the quote is valid because material prices can shift, and a good installer will be transparent about that.answered by michele

