Resin Bound Driveway Case Study in Manly
An ageing concrete driveway was cracked, stained, and had poor drainage causing water to pool near the garage entrance. The homeowner wanted a modern, permeable surface that improved kerb appeal. We corrected drainage, prepared the base, installed aluminium edging, and trowelled a premium resin bound aggregate blend for a seamless permeable surface.
Service benefits
- Location: Manly, Northern Beaches
- Surface and system: Resin Bound; UV-stable resin bound natural aggregate system
- Preparation: Base correction, drainage falls, edge detailing and substrate preparation
- Result: The new resin bound driveway provides excellent kerb appeal with a seamless, warm-toned surface that drains instantly and requires virtually no maintenance. Neighbours have since requested quotes.
- Timeframe: 3–4 working days
- Sweep or blow leaves regularly
- Rinse with garden hose as needed
Pricing and project context
This 70–100 sqm resin bound driveway surfacing project shows how preparation, repairs, selected finish, access, and handover timing shape a written scope. Preparation controlled water movement and edge stability, which is critical for permeable resin driveways exposed to turning tyres and coastal weather.
FAQs
How much does a resin bound driveway cost in Sydney?
Sydney resin bound paving runs $180–$280/sqm supplied and installed, which puts a 50sqm driveway between $9,000 and $14,000. It is a premium surface — a new exposed aggregate pour is $80–$130/sqm, so resin bound is roughly double. Within the band, base condition is the main lever: overlaying a sound existing slab sits at the lower end, while a new excavated base with sub-base and drainage sits at the upper end. Aggregate selection, edge restraint and access also move the rate.
Can resin bound be installed over an existing concrete driveway?
Yes, provided the slab is sound, stable and not actively moving. Because resin bound is an overlay, cracks that are still moving will reflect through the new surface, so the slab is assessed and prepared first. Reusing a sound base is the cheapest route into resin bound — it removes excavation, sub-base and spoil removal — which is why those jobs sit at the lower end of the $180–$280/sqm band.
What base does resin bound paving need?
A stable, correctly graded base. New permeable installations use 100–150mm of compacted crushed sub-base with a permeable binder course; BS 7533-13 specifies a crushed 4/20mm aggregate with at least 30% voids. Edge restraint goes in before laying. Typical laid thickness is 15–20mm for paths and pool surrounds and 18–25mm for driveways.
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