Looking to give your Burnley home a facelift? A resin driveway might be just the ticket. Here is the lowdown on what happens when you decide to take the plunge.
Let Us Start with An Honest Chat
We will pop round for a chinwag about what you are after. This is not just a quick hello, we will dive into all your requirements. Like:
- What colours catch your eye?
- Whether you want something that turns heads or just does the job
- How much you are looking to spend or any finance options you want to explore
- Best time to start.
The lads will bring photos of driveways we have done for other Burnley folk so you can see our handiwork. We are not salespeople; we are grafters who know resin, inside out.
Before we leave, we will have a good look at:
- What is there already (concrete, tarmac, mud, etc)
- Where the rain goes when it buckets down
- How we will get our gear in
- Any fiddly bits that might cause headaches.
This would save nasty surprises down the line.
It’s worth noting that Burnley Council has a few rules about driveways. They are fussy about flooding, so your drive needs proper drainage. The good news? Most resin jobs do not need planning permission unless you are making changes to the kerb.
Rolling Up Our Sleeves
This bit’s messy but crucial:
- We will dig out what is there (going down about a foot)
- Sort the edges out so everything stays put
- Put down a solid base layer (crushed stone with permeable concrete on top)
- Make sure rainwater has somewhere to go
- Slap on some primer so the resin sticks properly.
Do not be shocked if our vans are outside for most of the week, rushing this bit is asking for trouble.
The Main Event
Now for the satisfying bit, laying the resin:
- We mix the resin with your chosen stones (bit like mixing cake batter, but less tasty)
- Spread it out nice and level
- Give it that perfect finish.
We’ve got to move fast with this once it is mixed, the clock’s ticking! But for a decent-sized drive in Burnley, we will be done and dusted in a day.
After we have packed up:
- You can walk on it after a day or so.
- Keep the car on the road for at least 3-5 days.
- It will be fully set after about a week.
Bear in mind if we are laying it during a typical Burnley winter, it might take longer to harden properly.
Driveway Aftercare
Dead easy to maintain:
- Give it a sweep now and then.
- Blast it with the pressure washer if it gets mucky (not too fierce mind)
- Once a year, give it a good clean with the right stuff
- Do not leave oil or wine spills hanging about.
Look after it right and it will still be looking smart in 15-20 years, not bad for something you walk over every day.
