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Red and buff patterned resin driveway in the Scottish Borders
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Cumbria and the Scottish Borders

Three steps away from a new driveway

We keep getting a new resin driveway simple and stress-free: one visit, one clear quote and a finished drive that will impress for years. Covering Cumbria and the Scottish Borders.

Free quote in 24 hoursThree quick steps, no obligation
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24huntil you can drive on it
26natural stone blends
1 dayfor most overlays
15 to 20mmlaid thickness
Before and after photos of a resin driveway installed by Marshalls & Son

Why resin

It's easy to see why resin is so popular

Resin driveways have been growing in popularity for years. They give a home a sleek, modern look, they cost less to look after than most surfaces, and they stand up to cars, vans and foot traffic without cracking or fading.

Resin is a mixture of aggregate stones and a resin binder. What makes it different is its porous nature: water drains through it, which helps prevent flooding, while the finish stays smooth and seamless.

The benefits

Four reasons to choose resin

Built properly, from the ground up

Over 20 years of getting the groundwork right, so the finish stays right.

Kerb appeal

A sleek, modern finish that instantly lifts the front of your home, in colours to suit its style.

Cost-effective

Competitively priced, and with so little maintenance needed, it keeps saving you money over the years.

Long-lasting durability

Bound stone resists cracking, frost and oil damage, and copes with everyday traffic from cars and vans.

Low maintenance

No weeds through the joints and no loose gravel to rake back. A sweep and a rinse keeps it looking new.

Honest advice

Is it right for your property?

We lay every surface, so we have no reason to push one. Here is the straight answer.

A great choice if

  • You want a smooth, modern finish with no loose stones
  • Your drive puddles or floods after heavy rain
  • You would rather sweep than weed
  • Your existing tarmac or concrete is sound enough to overlay

Think twice if

  • The current base is cracking or sinking: it needs fixing first
  • The surface takes regular heavy farm vehicles
  • You need the lowest possible price on a very long drive

Before and after

See the difference

Our own projects, photographed before we arrived and after we left. Drag the handle to see the difference.

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Before: front drivewayAfter: front driveway
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How it works

Your new driveway in three steps

What do we leave behind? A stunning, durable driveway that will impress for years and make daily life easier.

  1. Step 1

    Consultation and custom quote

    We visit at a time that suits you, take every measurement and talk through the best solution and style. You get a quote tailored to your project and budget, with no hidden costs or surprises.

  2. Step 2

    Preparation

    We remove the existing driveway and debris, level the ground and make sure the base is firm and stable, which is essential for a long-lasting drive. Any necessary permissions are handled and all work meets current regulations.

  3. Step 3

    Installation and cleaning

    Our team installs your new surface efficiently and to the highest standard, using quality materials throughout. When we're done, we clean up and leave your property neat and tidy.

Reviews

Five stars, job after job

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From customers across Cumbria, Dumfries & Galloway and the Borders
Very professional and friendly. Kept us informed every step of the way and helped us decide what would look good. It looks fantastic! Would highly recommend this company.
Marie GregoryCustomer review
We have just had a resin drive installed by this company and we are delighted with how it looks. The price was very competitive and they finished on time.
Susan CarswellResin driveway
Great company, really high standard of work. Will definitely be recommending to my friends and family.
Dave CubbyCustomer review
Although the team had to work on an extremely hot day, it all came good in the end. Many thanks to Johnny, his son also Johnny, Darren, Gary, Liam and Rory.
Customer in WorkingtonResin patio and driveway
Very professional and friendly. Kept us informed every step of the way and helped us decide what would look good. It looks fantastic! Would highly recommend this company.
Marie GregoryCustomer review
We have just had a resin drive installed by this company and we are delighted with how it looks. The price was very competitive and they finished on time.
Susan CarswellResin driveway
Great company, really high standard of work. Will definitely be recommending to my friends and family.
Dave CubbyCustomer review
Although the team had to work on an extremely hot day, it all came good in the end. Many thanks to Johnny, his son also Johnny, Darren, Gary, Liam and Rory.
Customer in WorkingtonResin patio and driveway
Very professional and friendly. Kept us informed every step of the way and helped us decide what would look good. It looks fantastic! Would highly recommend this company.
Marie GregoryCustomer review
We have just had a resin drive installed by this company and we are delighted with how it looks. The price was very competitive and they finished on time.
Susan CarswellResin driveway
Great company, really high standard of work. Will definitely be recommending to my friends and family.
Dave CubbyCustomer review
Although the team had to work on an extremely hot day, it all came good in the end. Many thanks to Johnny, his son also Johnny, Darren, Gary, Liam and Rory.
Customer in WorkingtonResin patio and driveway
Very professional and friendly. Kept us informed every step of the way and helped us decide what would look good. It looks fantastic! Would highly recommend this company.
Marie GregoryCustomer review
We have just had a resin drive installed by this company and we are delighted with how it looks. The price was very competitive and they finished on time.
Susan CarswellResin driveway
Great company, really high standard of work. Will definitely be recommending to my friends and family.
Dave CubbyCustomer review
Although the team had to work on an extremely hot day, it all came good in the end. Many thanks to Johnny, his son also Johnny, Darren, Gary, Liam and Rory.
Customer in WorkingtonResin patio and driveway
Very well finished, looks great, great group of lads. Very happy with it.
Customer in DumfriesResin drive and pathway
Great service. Johnny was on site all the time giving me information about products and service.
Customer in BiggarDriveway
The boys made a beautiful job. I am very happy.
Customer in CarlisleResin driveway and footpath
Friendly, reliable, good communication. A pleasure to be around.
Customer in GretnaResin driveway
Very well finished, looks great, great group of lads. Very happy with it.
Customer in DumfriesResin drive and pathway
Great service. Johnny was on site all the time giving me information about products and service.
Customer in BiggarDriveway
The boys made a beautiful job. I am very happy.
Customer in CarlisleResin driveway and footpath
Friendly, reliable, good communication. A pleasure to be around.
Customer in GretnaResin driveway
Very well finished, looks great, great group of lads. Very happy with it.
Customer in DumfriesResin drive and pathway
Great service. Johnny was on site all the time giving me information about products and service.
Customer in BiggarDriveway
The boys made a beautiful job. I am very happy.
Customer in CarlisleResin driveway and footpath
Friendly, reliable, good communication. A pleasure to be around.
Customer in GretnaResin driveway
Very well finished, looks great, great group of lads. Very happy with it.
Customer in DumfriesResin drive and pathway
Great service. Johnny was on site all the time giving me information about products and service.
Customer in BiggarDriveway
The boys made a beautiful job. I am very happy.
Customer in CarlisleResin driveway and footpath
Friendly, reliable, good communication. A pleasure to be around.
Customer in GretnaResin driveway

FAQs

Questions we get asked

Still not sure?

Talk to the team who will actually do the job.

Resin is a mixture of aggregate stones and a resin binder, used as a surface for driveways and patios. It is porous, so it drains water effectively, and it is durable, long-lasting and low maintenance with a smooth, seamless finish.

It depends on the size of the project, the weather and how much ground preparation is needed. We aim to complete most projects within 2 to 4 days, and larger or more complex jobs may take longer. We will give you an accurate timeline at your consultation.

It depends on the job. Block paving materials usually cost less than resin, but on a very large area, or where the ground needs a lot of preparation, resin can work out cheaper. Resin also needs less upkeep over the years. The best way to compare is a free quote, where we can price both options for your driveway.

Prices are usually fairly close. Resin bound surfaces have a stronger bond that copes better with extreme temperatures and harsh weather, while tarmac is more likely to weather and crack over time, so resin can be the more cost-effective choice in the long run.

Often, yes. If your current tarmac or concrete is sound, we can lay resin as an overlay, which saves the time and cost of a brand new sub-base. If it is not suitable, we prepare a new base first.

We advise keeping cars off a newly laid resin driveway for at least 24 hours, and possibly longer depending on the weather.

Free quote

Ready when you are

Tell us about your driveway or garden. We will arrange a free site visit and give you a clear price.

  • No-obligation site visit
  • Fully insured, family run
  • We will beat any genuine quote
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