Resin Driveways in Dundrum: Costs, Planning and What to Expect
Updated: Oct 10
Platinum Paving Dublin lays resin bound driveways, paths and patios in Dundrum and the surrounding areas: Ballinteer, Churchtown, Goatstown, Windy Arbour, Rathfarnham, Stillorgan. We work across South Dublin every week from our yards in Dublin 12 and Bray. This guide covers what homeowners in Dundrum ask us most: what a resin driveway costs, whether you need planning permission from DLR County Council, how long the job takes, and what makes a resin driveway last.
Why resin bound suits Dundrum driveways
Dundrum, Ballinteer and Churchtown are dominated by semi-detached estates from the 1960s to the 1980s, and many still have their original concrete driveways. After forty or fifty years that concrete is usually cracked, stained and patched, but often still structurally sound underneath. That makes these driveways ideal for a resin overlay: the old concrete becomes the base, so there is no dig-out, less mess and a lower price.
Resin bound is natural stone mixed with a clear UV-stable resin and hand-trowelled onto a solid base at 15 to 18 mm. It gives a smooth, seamless finish with no loose gravel, no weeds in joints and almost no maintenance. The small voids between the stones let rainwater drain straight through, so the surface stays free of puddles and is classed as permeable. If you are weighing it up against the cheaper-looking alternative, our resin bound vs resin bonded guide explains why we only lay resin bound on driveways.
Typical Dundrum driveways we resurface
The classic Dundrum job is a two-car concrete driveway in Ballinteer or Churchtown with a crack or two and an oil stain, plus a narrow side passage. We repair and prime the concrete, cut in neat edges, and lay resin over the driveway and side passage in one go. Where a previous owner widened the driveway with a different surface, or the concrete has sunk, we dig out the problem section and rebuild the base before the resin goes down.
How much does a resin driveway cost in Dundrum?
As a rough guide only, a resin bound driveway in the current Dublin and Wicklow market typically costs in the region of €60 to €100 per square metre supplied and laid over a sound existing base, and more where the old base has to be dug out and a new compacted sub-base laid. For a typical two-car driveway of 40 to 50 square metres that usually means somewhere around €3,000 to €5,000 as an overlay. Larger driveways cost less per square metre. Every Dundrum job is priced after a free site visit, because the condition of the existing base, the edging, any drainage and the aggregate you choose all change the figure. Our full resin driveway cost guide explains what pushes the price up or down.
Do you need planning permission in Dundrum?
In most cases, no. Replacing or resurfacing the driveway in front of your house with a permeable surface such as resin bound is normally exempt development. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLR) is the planning authority for Dundrum. You will usually need permission, or the council's approval, if you are creating a new entrance, materially widening the entrance onto a public road, or lowering the kerb. If you want to widen the entrance to fit a second car, that usually needs DLR's approval, so plan for it before the driveway is laid. Our planning permission guide goes into more detail, and we flag anything unusual at the site visit.
How the job runs
Site visit and written quote: we measure up, check the base, and bring aggregate samples to hold against your brickwork.
Base preparation: a sound concrete or tarmac driveway is cleaned, repaired and primed; a cracked or sunken one is dug out and replaced with a compacted sub-base, edging and drainage.
Laying: the resin and stone are mixed on site and hand-trowelled to a level, seamless finish in dry weather.
Curing: you can usually walk on it after about 24 hours and drive on it after 48 to 72 hours, depending on temperature.
An overlay on a sound base is normally finished in one to two days. A full dig-out and new base takes three to five days. You can read more about lifespan and care in our guide to how long resin driveways last.
Other work we do in Dundrum
Alongside resin, we lay block paving, tarmacadam driveways, porcelain and natural stone patios, garden walls and steps across Dundrum, Rathfarnham, Stillorgan and the wider South Dublin area. See our driveways page for a side-by-side comparison of surfaces, or our Dublin paving page for more on our work across Dublin.
Get a price for your Dundrum driveway
Call 087 440 3442 or request a free quote. Every driveway is laid by our own crew, never sub-contracted, and carries a 5-year guarantee. We are members of the Construction Industry Federation and the National Guild of Master Craftsmen.
FAQ
Do you install resin driveways in Dundrum?
Yes. Platinum Paving Dublin lays resin bound driveways, paths and patios in Dundrum and nearby areas including Ballinteer, Churchtown, Goatstown, Windy Arbour. We work across South Dublin every week from our yards in Dublin 12 and Bray.
How much does a resin driveway cost in Dundrum?
As a rough guide only, resin bound typically costs 60 to 100 euro per square metre supplied and laid over a sound existing base in the current Dublin and Wicklow market, and more where a new sub-base is needed. A typical two-car driveway of 40 to 50 square metres is usually around 3,000 to 5,000 euro as an overlay. Every Dundrum job is priced after a free site visit.
Do I need planning permission for a resin driveway in Dundrum?
Usually not. Resurfacing an existing driveway with a permeable surface such as resin bound is normally exempt development. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLR) is the planning authority; a new or materially widened entrance onto a public road, or a lowered kerb, usually needs permission or council approval.
How long does a resin driveway take to install in Dundrum?
An overlay on a sound existing base is normally finished in one to two days. A full dig-out and new sub-base takes three to five days. You can usually walk on it after 24 hours and drive on it after 48 to 72 hours.
Related guides
More from Platinum Paving Dublin on resin driveways, costs and local installers:
Resin vs Block Paving vs Tarmac: Which Surface Is Best? — cost, lifespan and maintenance compared.
Resin Driveway Colours — golden quartz, silver grey, charcoal and custom blends.
Driveway Cost in Dublin 2026 — what you can expect to pay for each surface type.
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