Driveway Resurfacing Questions

It means applying a new resin bound layer over an existing driveway base. It is used where the base is structurally sound but the top surface is worn, cracked, or visually tired, avoiding the cost and disruption of a full dig-out.

The specialist checks crack depth and movement, drainage falls, and surface moisture. A base with active movement, soft spots, or drainage problems that cannot be corrected with channel drainage is not suitable, the survey will tell you clearly which applies.

Surface cracks widen with frost and water ingress over winter. What is currently a viable overlay candidate can become a base that needs full excavation if water gets beneath the surface and causes the sub-base to shift or soften.

Patch repairs rarely match the surrounding surface and tend to lift at the edges within a season. A resin bound overlay covers the full area to a consistent depth, so there are no patch boundaries to fail.

Yes, with care. Use a flat nozzle at moderate pressure and keep the lance moving rather than holding it in one spot. Avoid high-pressure rotary heads, which can dislodge aggregate from the surface.

A resin bound surface is permeable, so it meets the permitted development rules for front driveways in England without needing planning permission. Your specialist will confirm this applies to your specific property and driveway layout.