Resin Driveways in Greystones: Costs, Planning and What to Expect
Updated: Oct 10
Platinum Paving Dublin lays resin bound driveways, paths and patios in Greystones and the surrounding areas: Charlesland, Delgany, Kilcoole, Blacklion, Kindlestown, Newtownmountkennedy. We are ten minutes up the road in Bray, so Greystones, Delgany and Kilcoole are part of our weekly work area. This guide covers what homeowners in Greystones ask us most: what a resin driveway costs, whether you need planning permission from Wicklow County Council, how long the job takes, and what makes a resin driveway last.
Why resin bound suits Greystones driveways
Greystones has grown quickly, and many of its estates date from the late 1990s and 2000s, when block paving was the default driveway. Twenty-odd years on, a lot of that paving has sunk in the wheel tracks, lost its jointing sand and filled with weeds. Resin bound is the most common upgrade we are asked about: it gives a clean, modern finish that suits newer houses, it drains through, and there are no joints for weeds.
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 Greystones driveways we resurface
The typical Greystones enquiry is a block-paved or tarmac driveway in an estate in Charlesland, Delgany or Kilcoole that has started to sink, rut or weed up. Block paving cannot be overlaid with resin, because the blocks keep moving, so it is lifted and a proper base is laid first. A sound tarmac or concrete driveway, on the other hand, can usually be resin-overlaid in a day or two. We also do a lot of resin paths and patios in back gardens, where resin gives a seamless, weed-free surface around lawns and planting.
How much does a resin driveway cost in Greystones?
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 Greystones 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 Greystones?
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. Wicklow County Council is the planning authority for Greystones. 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. Some newer estates also have management company or estate rules about front-garden changes, so it is worth checking those too. 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 Greystones
Alongside resin, we lay block paving, tarmacadam driveways, porcelain and natural stone patios, garden walls and steps across Greystones, Delgany, Kilcoole and Newtownmountkennedy. See our driveways page for a side-by-side comparison of surfaces, or our Wicklow paving page for the rest of the county. If you are closer to Bray, see our Bray resin driveway guide.
Get a price for your Greystones 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 Greystones?
Yes. Platinum Paving Dublin lays resin bound driveways, paths and patios in Greystones and nearby areas including Charlesland, Delgany, Kilcoole and Blacklion. We are ten minutes up the road in Bray, so Greystones, Delgany and Kilcoole are part of our weekly work area.
How much does a resin driveway cost in Greystones?
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 Greystones job is priced after a free site visit.
Do I need planning permission for a resin driveway in Greystones?
Usually not. Resurfacing an existing driveway with a permeable surface such as resin bound is normally exempt development. Wicklow County Council 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 Greystones?
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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