Resin vs Tarmac. The right driveway for your Epsom home.

Choosing between resin and tarmac? Here’s the straightforward answer. Resin gives you a seamless, modern finish with built-in permeability. Tarmac delivers proven strength and great value. We install both – so the advice is unbiased and based on what’s right for your home.

The quick answer

• Choose resin for premium kerb appeal and natural drainage (SUDS-friendly).
• Choose tarmac for robust, cost-effective performance and fast installation.

Looks

• Resin: Contemporary, seamless, low-glare. Wide choice of blends and borders for a made-to-measure look.
• Tarmac: Clean and classic. Lift it with neat edging – block pavers or granite sets for a sharp frame.

Drainage

• Resin: Permeable. Water passes through to a suitable sub-base, helping reduce puddles.
• Tarmac: Non-permeable. Needs well-planned falls and channels to move water away.

Everyday durability

• Resin: Tough, textured and anti-slip underfoot and tyre. Performs beautifully on a well-prepared base.
• Tarmac: Road-tested strength. Ideal for daily parking, tight manoeuvres and long drives.

Maintenance

• Resin: Little to do – sweep, clean spills promptly, occasional light jet wash, quick spot clean.
• Tarmac: Sweep, clean spills promptly.

Speed and budget

• Resin: Typically 1–3 days on standard drives, then a short cure before vehicles.
• Tarmac: Fast to lay and budget-friendly – especially on larger areas.

Local know-how you can trust

We’re a family-run, Epsom-based team. We keep things simple: one job at a time, fully focused on you. Trading-standards approved, with excellent Checkatrade feedback, and a 10-year guarantee on patio and driveway projects.

Which is right for you?

• You want standout kerb appeal and better drainage: go resin with a permeable base build-up.
• You want a tough surface at a sensible price for a long driveway: choose tarmac with quality edging.

Details that make the difference

Edging protects margins and defines lines. Drainage at thresholds keeps water away from the house. Resin colour samples help you match brick, roof and landscaping. For tarmac, consider a contrasting border for a tailored finish.

Straightforward next steps

Book a quick site visit. We’ll check falls and drainage, talk through blends and borders, and give you a clear, fixed quotation. One team. One project. Done properly.