Resin driveway

I was absolutely fleeced by a supposedly legit company with a website and good reviews. Was told barefaced lies about how much work was involved in doing work on a drive. Get a few quotes and find out exactly how each one plans to do the work.

I would check with the CRO to see the company status, date of incorporation etc. That info is free but for a few quid more you can get copies of the company's accounts, list of directors, court judgements etc.

You should also Google as much info as you can about a specific company. Check Trustpilot (not very reliable at times) and ask for details of other works they have carried out in your area. Check the SEAI list of approved installers / contractors and run a check on Facebook inviting comments and feedback.

I think if you follow the above you should be in a good position to select the right people.

I wonder how these driveways react to the inevitable oil leak (e.g. from a visiting vehicle)?

Have you looked at imprinted concrete? Far from boring. Few examples on the following link.

https://pavingcork.ie/concrete-driveways-cork/

Hi there - are you looking to get Resin Bound or Resin Bonded ? We got Resin Bound installed probably about 14 years ago. Driveway and all paths around the house. I couldn't tell you what the area is exactly but at a guess maybe about 100sqm. It was laid on to a dressed concrete surface with aco channel drains installed. I can't for the life of me remember the company name but can probably find out at some stage.

We got a buttery / sandy colour and while it gets dirty over the winter with greenery from the trees, movement of cars going in and out - we get it powerwashed every 12 months and it genuinely comes up like it was on Day One - it looks great. Over the last number of years, we've had plenty of heavy cars on it etc and there has been absolutely zero issue with it lifting or breaking up anywhere.

The only significant issue is oil leaks! We've had a few drops and regardless of what product or how much power washing we do as soon as it happens (or as soon as we spot it), they do not come out. There are a small number and it really doesnt detract from the drive at all.

From memory it was at least double or if not triple the cost of having tarmacadam laid.

Would I get it again - absolutely. It looks great and with a bit of maintenance retains the richness or warmth of the colour.

Hope this helps

B

No bother - would certainly recommend. EV's have brake fluid and possibly some sort of gearing oil too! Having said that, the only oil stains we ever acquired were from a plumber and his bloody van!