Last updated October 2026
In Surrey the kerb is the part of a new drive you cannot shop around for. Surrey County Council charges £383 at stage 1 and then requires one of its own approved contractors to build the crossing. The resin bound drive behind it is open to any installer, and at typical UK prices two cars on about 50 m² come to £4,000 to £7,500.
Because Surrey’s kerb goes to a council-approved contractor, the table splits what we price from what the county prices.
| Part of the job | Who prices it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Resin bound drive for one car, about 20 m² | the installers | £1,800 to £2,800, typical UK prices |
| Resin bound drive for 75 to 100 m², three or more cars | the installers | £5,500 to £11,500, typical UK prices |
| Edging, per linear metre | the installers | £15 to £40, typical UK prices |
| Stage 1 kerb application | Surrey County Council | £383, non-refundable |
| Building the crossing | a Surrey approved contractor | quoted by that contractor |
Who builds a dropped kerb in Surrey?
Only a contractor on Surrey County Council’s approved list. After the £383 stage 1 fee, the county marks out the crossing within 20 working days and Alex arranges the Surrey kerb through a contractor from its list. The contractor’s licence for the job is valid for 6 months, so book the work soon after approval rather than letting it lapse.
Why does the borough council matter too?
Surrey’s roads sit with the county, but planning sits with your borough or district council, so a Dorking, Oxted or Esher drive has two councils involved. The county says getting planning confirmation from the borough may take up to 6 weeks. Ask for it at the same time as you apply for the kerb, not after.
Does a resin bound drive in Surrey need planning permission?
For most Surrey houses, no: GOV.UK’s guidance clears a new or replacement drive of any size when the surface is permeable, as resin bound is. The exceptions that come up in Surrey are flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and homes under an Article 4 direction. Our planning guide explains each case.
How long does a Surrey job take from start to finish?
The kerb sets the pace. Add 20 working days for Surrey’s mark-out, up to 6 weeks for borough confirmation if you need it, and the approved contractor’s own booking. The resin itself is quick: two or three days on site for 50 m² over a sound Surrey base, longer with a full dig-out. We plan the resin to finish before the crossing goes in, so the two meet cleanly. Book the crossing well inside the contractor’s 6-month licence so the dates line up.
Sources
- Surrey County Council, vehicle crossovers or dropped kerbs, read Oct 2026
- GOV.UK, permeable surfacing of front gardens, updated Feb 2026
- MacColl & Stokes, resin driveway cost UK 2026, Oct 2026
- Checkatrade, resin bound driveway cost, June 2026
- MyBuilder, resin bound driveway cost, Aug 2026
Can resin go over my existing drive in Epsom or Reigate?
Often, if the tarmac or concrete underneath is sound and drains. That keeps the job near £60 to £100 per m² at typical UK prices. A cracked base needs lifting and a new sub-base, closer to £120 per m² or more. The rules are on resin over concrete .
How it works
- 01Send photos of the driveRough size, what is there now and your postcode.
- 02We visitThe ground under the drive, the levels and where the water goes are checked.
- 03Written priceThe base, edging and drainage as their own lines.
What makes a Surrey quote worth trusting?
For a Surrey drive, check that the quote shows the sub-base, edging, drainage, a UV-stable resin, which manufacturer’s system is used and a written guarantee from an installer that maker approves. There is no single trade body for resin, so those lines are your protection. The resin driveway cost page explains them, and dropped kerb cost compares kerb charges.
Who runs a Surrey job?
The Resin Drive Company is a WeDo Property Services service. We arrange a vetted local resin driveway installer to carry out Surrey work, confirm who within 2 working days, or tell you plainly if we can’t. Alex Winser keeps the job moving as your one point of contact, and you see the installer’s name on the written quote before you agree to anything. Homes in Kingston, Merton and Richmond are on our South West London page.