Paths & Walkways
A stable, permeable walking surface with no loose stone, no standing water, and no regular topping up.
What Goes Wrong
The surface is only as good as the preparation beneath it, these are the failure modes that matter.
Laying resin over a failed or uneven base traps the problem underneath, causing the surface to crack or sink within months.
The base is checked for soundness, drainage falls, and depth before any material is ordered or priced.
Without fixed edging, the resin bound aggregate has no containment and the path border breaks down at the sides over time.
Edge restraints are installed along both sides of the path before the resin layer is laid, giving a clean, contained border.
Essex clay ground moves with moisture; a sub-base that is too shallow loses its bearing capacity and the surface above it shifts.
Sub-base depth and drainage layer specification are set to suit the clay ground conditions found on site, not a generic standard.
A non-permeable surface sends rainwater sideways onto adjacent planting or paving, which is not SuDS-compatible and can cause run-off issues.
The resin bound aggregate is mixed and trowelled to a consistent depth, producing a SuDS-compatible surface that drains vertically through the finish.
Scope of Work
From a short front gate route to a longer side passage, the scope adapts to the access route being replaced or improved.
Bound aggregate over a prepared sub-base replaces loose gravel on the path from gate to door, giving a stable, neat finish visible from the street.
Narrow side passages get a consistent, weed-resistant surface with edge restraints on both sides and a permeable finish that handles regular foot traffic.
Longer garden routes are laid with drainage falls checked throughout, so the surface stays level and water does not collect in low spots after rain.
Existing gravel is removed, the base is assessed and rebuilt where needed, and a bound finish is laid so the path no longer shifts or needs topping up.
Ground, drainage, and existing surface checked before quoting.
Drainage layer and MOT Type 1 sub-base laid to correct depth.
Fixed edging set along both sides before the resin layer.
Stone aggregate mixed with UV-stable resin, hand-trowelled to depth.
Mix colour matched to an adjoining patio or garden surface.
Why Choose Us
We schedule base assessments for homeowners and quote every stage as a separate line item.
Excavation, sub-base, edge restraints, and the resin finish are quoted separately so you can see exactly what each stage costs.
The site visit surveys the existing surface and ground conditions before a price is agreed, so hidden problems are found early.
The clay ground common across Essex requires specific sub-base depth; every quote accounts for this.
Aggregate colour and mix are selected to suit the existing garden or frontage, so the path sits with its surroundings rather than against them.
If the base needs more work than expected, the quote explains the additional scope before proceeding, not after the job is done.
How It Works
01
Tell us the length, the existing surface, and how it drains. We use this to schedule the right site visit.
02
The site visit assesses the base and drainage falls, and returns a quote with excavation, sub-base, edging, and resin finish as separate lines.
03
The base is prepared, edge restraints are set, and the resin bound surface is trowelled and left to cure before the path is handed back to you.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Small path or walkway | £900-£1,500 |
| Medium path or walkway | £1,800-£3,000 |
| Longer garden walkway | £3,000-£4,800 |
| Paths with steps or edging | £3,500-£5,500 |
Describe the size of your path and what is down there now. We will schedule a site visit to assess the base and return a clear itemised quote covering every stage.