A trusted resin driveway installer serving Manchester & Cheshire since 2016. BBA-approved resin bound systems, installed by our own in-house team and backed by a 10-year warranty.
Based in Manchester, L&R Surfacing is a specialist resin driveway installer working across Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Every driveway is installed by our own in-house team — no sub-contractors — using BBA-approved resin bound systems and UV-stable aggregates that keep their colour for years.
From compact terraced frontages to large family driveways, we handle the full job: groundwork, edging, drainage and the final resin bound finish. See our dedicated resin driveways Manchester page for local project examples, or browse the gallery to see recent installations.
A resin bound driveway is made by mixing natural aggregate — gravel, quartz or marble — with a clear UV-stable resin, then hand-trowelling it over a solid base to create a smooth, seamless surface. The result is a driveway with the texture of natural stone and none of the loose chippings, weeds or joints that come with gravel or block paving.
Because the finished surface is porous, rainwater drains straight through rather than pooling or running onto the road. That makes resin driveways fully SuDS compliant, which is why they usually don't need planning permission for front gardens.
Resin bound mixes the stone through the resin for a smooth, permeable finish. Resin bonded scatters stone onto a layer of resin, leaving a rougher, non-permeable surface that can shed loose stone over time. We install resin bound systems — the longer-lasting of the two. For a deeper explanation, read our guide: what is resin bound surfacing?
Resin bound surfacing has become one of the UK's most popular driveway choices — and for good reason. Here's what it gives you that other surfaces don't.
Rainwater drains naturally through the surface, preventing puddles and flooding. Fully compliant with planning rules for front driveways — no extra drainage works needed.
No loose stones, no weeds pushing through joints, no re-sanding. An occasional sweep and jet wash is all a resin driveway needs to stay looking new.
A properly installed resin bound driveway will comfortably last 15–25 years. Ours come with a 10-year warranty as standard.
We use UV-stable resins that resist fading and yellowing, with a wide range of aggregate blends to suit both modern and traditional homes.
One continuous surface with no joints or trip edges — safe underfoot, easy for prams and wheelchairs, and clean lines from edge to edge.
A resin driveway transforms the front of a property. It's one of the most cost-effective ways to lift a home's appearance and add real value.
A few recent resin driveways from across Manchester and Cheshire. Every project is installed by our own team, start to finish.
We visit your property, take measurements, talk through colours and edging options, and provide a detailed written quote. No hidden costs, no pressure.
The existing surface is excavated where needed and a solid, properly compacted base is laid. This is the stage that decides how long a driveway lasts — we never rush it.
Your chosen aggregate is mixed with UV-stable resin on site and hand-trowelled to a smooth, seamless finish, with neat edges and clean detailing throughout.
The surface is ready to walk on within hours and drive on in 1–2 days. We leave the site tidy and your driveway covered by our 10-year warranty.
Every driveway is different, so we price every job individually rather than working from a rate card. The main factors are the size of the area, the condition of the existing base, edging and drainage requirements, and your choice of aggregate.
Resin costs more than basic tarmac upfront, but with no loose stone to manage, no weeds and virtually no maintenance, it usually works out better value over its lifespan. We'll always give you honest advice on whether your existing base can be overlaid or needs a full dig-out — it can make a real difference to the price.
The quickest way to get an accurate figure is a free site survey. We'll measure up, talk through options and give you a written quote — usually the same week.
Based in Manchester, we install resin driveways across Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Choose your area below, or get in touch if you don't see it listed — we regularly travel for the right project.
Everything homeowners usually ask us before booking a resin driveway. Can't see your question? Give us a call — we're happy to talk it through.
Ask Us AnythingA properly installed resin bound driveway will typically last 15 to 25 years. The key is the preparation, a solid, well-compacted base and UV-stable resin. Cheaper systems yellow and go brittle within a few winters, usually because the resin was not UV stable or the base underneath was never right. That lifespan is a big part of why resin driveways UK-wide have overtaken block paving on new installs.
We lay BBA-approved systems over a properly dug and compacted sub-base, and every resin driveway we install comes with a 10-year written guarantee.
Normally, no. A resin bound driveway is permeable and SuDS compliant, so it falls under permitted development for front driveways. The rules tighten if you are paving over five square metres or more with a surface that does not drain, altering a listed building, or need a new dropped kerb, which is a separate council application. We check all of this at the free site survey. There are some exceptions, so read our full guide on driveway planning permission in Manchester.
Resin driveways are generally completed in 3 to 5 days depending on size and how much groundwork is needed. The bulk of that time goes on the dig-out, sub-base and edging rather than the resin itself. If a new base is required, it needs to cure before we lay, which adds a day or two. The resin surface is usually walkable within hours and ready to drive on in 1 to 2 days.
Resin bound mixes the aggregate through the resin before laying, creating a smooth, permeable, hard-wearing surface. Resin bonded scatters stone over a resin layer, which isn't permeable and can shed loose stone over time. That difference matters for drainage and planning, because only a bound surface is SuDS compliant. Bonded is cheaper to lay but tends to need topping up and can pool water in heavy rain. Every resin driveway we install is a bound system. You can read our full comparison of resin bound vs resin bonded for a closer look at cost, lifespan and drainage.
Very easily. An occasional sweep and a jet wash once or twice a year is all it takes. A resin bound driveway has no joints for weeds to grow through and no loose stone to top up. Moss can appear on shaded north-facing sections, but it lifts with a stiff brush and a diluted patio cleaner. Keep the drainage points clear and avoid dragging skips or metal ramps across the surface. Our guide on how resin handles Manchester's weather covers frost and drainage in more detail.
Sometimes. If your existing concrete or tarmac base is solid and free of movement, driveway resurfacing is often an option, which reduces cost and installation time. We check for cracking, rocking slabs, oil contamination and standing water first, because resin laid over a failing base will move with it. If it's cracked or unstable, we'll recommend a full dig-out before the resin driveway goes down. We'll give you an honest answer at the free site survey.
We cover Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Salford, with dedicated pages for Manchester, Altrincham, Stockport, Wilmslow, Bramhall, Bury, Macclesfield and Ashton. We're based in Wythenshawe and have been installing resin driveways across the region since 2016, so we're rarely more than half an hour from the yard. If your postcode falls just outside those areas, call us anyway on 0161 399 0351 and we'll tell you honestly whether we can get to you.
One of us visits at a time that suits you, measures the area, checks the existing base, levels and drainage, and talks through resin driveway designs, colours, edging and access. It usually takes under an hour and you don't need to prepare anything. If resin isn't the right fit for your property, we'll say so and talk you through the alternatives, including imprinted concrete. You'll then get a written quote, normally within a couple of days, with no obligation and no sales pressure.
Every resin bound driveway we install uses UV-stable blends, from light golden and buff tones through to mid greys, silvers and near blacks. Lighter blends suit red brick and brighten a shaded frontage, while greys work well with rendered or modern properties. Most resin driveway designs come down to three choices: the blend, the edging and whether you want a border or inlay to break up a larger area.
We bring samples to your site survey so you can hold them against your brickwork in daylight before deciding. Our gallery shows completed Manchester and Cheshire driveways in our best-selling finishes.
Yes, though the weather sets the pace. A resin bound driveway needs a dry, frost-free base to cure properly, so we work to the forecast and will reschedule rather than lay in poor conditions. Ground temperature matters more than air temperature, and we won't start if the base is holding moisture. The upside is that winter slots are usually quicker to book than summer ones. Our guide on winter driveway installs explains what to expect.
Get in touch today for a free site survey and written quote. No obligation, no pressure — just honest advice from a resin driveway installer that takes pride in the work.
