1Dug out
The area is dug out with a mini digger.
Resin bound driveways in Colchester
A smooth, porous resin surface in over 40 colour options, laid on a properly prepared base. Ideal for replacing tired concrete, block paving, tarmac or slabs.
Resin bound is an ideal solution for tired looking concrete, block paving, tarmac or slab surfaces. Because it is fully porous it drains straight through, so no planning permission is needed. There are no loose stones: it leaves a smooth, anti-slip finish that is virtually maintenance free.
With over 40 colour options you can choose a blend to suit your home, or have something bespoke. The team brings samples and photos of finished jobs to the quote, and can point you to drives we have done nearby so you can see one for yourself.
What we can do
- New resin bound driveways
- Resin paths, side passages and patios
- Resin over an existing concrete drive (an overlay)
- Resin steps
- Block paving borders and edging in a choice of colours
Blends from recent jobs
A few of the blends we’ve laid lately, photographed on the jobs. Colours look different in different light, so the team will bring real samples to the quote.
See how a blend might look
Pick one of the blends we’ve laid to see roughly how it reads on a finished drive. This is only a guide — colours look different in different light, so the team will bring real samples to the quote. With over 40 colour options available, we can point you to many more.
Siena blend — guide onlyA tinted preview of siena blend on one of our finished drives. The real surface will vary with the light and the stone mix — the team brings samples to the free site survey.
How we build a resin drive
On one recent drive, our own notes list the steps: the old drive completely dug out, a membrane, compacted hardcore, a reinforced concrete base with mesh, and a charcoal retaining edge, all ready for the resin bound surface. The photos below are another of our jobs, stage by stage.
2Sub-base and edging
A stone sub-base laid and the edging set in.
3Base layer
A solid base laid inside the edging.
4Resin bound surface
The resin bound surface goes on last.
Before and after
A worn tarmac drive, resurfaced in resin bound
From dug out to finished resin, between brick pillars
Getting ready for resin
Recent work
What our customers say
“Mike and his team have just completed a large resin bound stone project for us, consisting of the driveway, front area, side passage and new patio area in the back garden. Right from the initial enquiry, Mike was highly knowledgeable, and gave several ideas and suggestions for the project, also displaying physical samples of the finished product, and a large portfolio of previous work. The quote was very competitive and was our ‘middle’ quote, and we feel that how the job was described from the outset, these were the people to use. They were always punctual, very friendly, pleasant to deal with, and respectful to us and the neighbours etc. They worked extremely hard, even though the weather wasn’t favourable on some days. The quality of the work is absolutely amazing, and the attention to detail is fantastic. We’d highly recommend resin bound stone over any other surface, and highly recommend Essex Bound Resin Ltd to carry out the work. Thank you Mike, Tyler and the team.”
Matthew · 21 November 2023 · TrustATrader
“We were looking to get a new driveway and decided to replace our block paving with bound resin. Michael provided a competitive quote and also advised us jobs he had done nearby for us to look at. The work was completed to an excellent standard. Michael kept us informed throughout the process even delaying the laying of the resin as there was the possibility of rain later that day. Michael and his team came back over the weekend to complete. The site was clean and tidy and we are more than happy with our new driveway”
Robert · 7 March 2026 · TrustATrader
“We had a pathway around the front of our property was broken concrete and grass Michael suggested building a curved retaining wall and permeable base and laid in resin bound this looks absolutely stunning so much better than Block Paving as no weeds or moss which is what we need something low maintenance and durability Work was completed to an excellent standard and their choice of materials even I didn’t know this could look this good would highly recommend good value for money”
John Mary Hedge · 14 January 2021 · TrustATrader
“I was very impressed with Michael's work very punctual and professional our concrete driveway was looking tired but the resin overlay has made a vast improvement to our property thanks”
Daniel Unite · 7 October 2020 · TrustATrader
Where we work
Colchester, Clacton, Harwich and around
Based in Colchester, we cover Colchester, Clacton, Harwich, Manningtree and the surrounding areas of Essex and Suffolk. Recent jobs include drives in Clacton, Harwich and Canvey Island. Not sure if you're in the area? Just ask.
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Call, text or email, or send the form. We'll come out, look at the job, talk you through the options and give you a clear quote.
Mobile: 07342 755 092
Email: ultraseal2020@gmail.com
Based in Colchester, covering Colchester, Clacton, Harwich and the surrounding areas.
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