At Drive-Cote Ltd our process of resurfacing concrete, tarmac and imprinted concrete provides a hand laid resin bonded aggregate installation.   Our primary installs are for residential driveways paths and patios meaning those awkward to reach spots and  awkward access areas are easily dealt with.

Recently we have been requested to quote on an area of concrete for a rear patio.  The unusual thing about this job is the fact that the hand laid resin bonded aggregate quote was for a dual purpose – as the surface was also a roof for a basement.

The client wanted a solution which would seal the concrete patio area.  Our resin bonded stone would have been perfect as being a non porous surface it would have prevented the ingress of water.  At the same time this surface would provide an anti slip and protective coating for the patio area.   However unfortunately for this customer even though our hand laid resin bonded aggregate would have been ideal, they had recently suffered a flooding of the area which had caused major damage. 

They were a little too late with our quote, as had the resin bonded surface been in place it would have prevented this flooding through to the basement.

The client has been considering our install as it would have saved them a considerable amount of money and disturbance.  They would have been able to leave the concrete slab in place allowing it to be used as a base for the resin.

In the past we have covered a local terrace for a customer and some 10 years on this is still as good as new.

Resin Bonded  Gravel and Resin Bonded  Aggregate providing an alternative to the usual options  for your driveway path or patio. If it’s not broke don’t fix it. 

We are based in Nottinghamshire but accessible to Yorkshire and Derbyshire areas.  We have completed anti slip surfacing  in Skegby,  Aspley,  Bilsthorpe, Bulwell,  Clay Cross, Cotgrave,Doncaster,  Huthwaite, Mansfield Woodhouse, New Houghton,  Pentrich, Peterborough, Ravenshead, Sellers Wood, Shirebrook, Spalding, Sutton Bonnington, Toton, Warsop, Worksop.

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Are leading resin bonded driveway company customer reviews relevant ?  Are leading resin bonded driveway company customer reviews a true reflection of a resin bonded installer?

If you were to ask a resin installer then they would say yes obviously.  But its not all about clients – its about the before and after.  We at Drive-Cote Ltd like to pride ourselves on quality customer service whether they are potential clients or not.

We are regularly contacted by homeowners asking for advice.  We believe that as a leading resin bonded driveway company customer reviews  are an important part of our business.  They can serve to show the service we at Drive-Cote Ltd offer.

Two examples of how we like to deal with enquiries are as below

One from a client who is not within our area of work….

Once an  email relative to a quote we provided a short while ago

1.

From: Mr & Mrs R  [
Sent: 02 November 2016 15:09
To: simon.mordey@drive-cote.co.uk
Subject: Quote for a small driveway

“Dear Sirs   Could you please provide us with a quote for a driveway that measures 289 square feet.

The driveway is tarmac and is 31 years old.  We are attracted to a dark red colour for our driveway.

Our contact details are as follows:

Mr & Mrs                        Close          Milton Keynes

We replied as follows

Subject: RE: Quote for a small driveway

“Hi   Apologies for the delay but we have tried to call you a couple of times Unfortunately you are too far for us to be able to provide works.  There are National Companies who may be able to help. 

   Thank you for your interest.    Faith Caine

01623 623986                www.drive-cote.co.uk”

We in turn received

“Hello

Thank you for responding to our query and we are sorry to note that your company is too far away to be able to assist us.  We appreciate the alternative websites you have provided us with and hopefully they will be able to assist us.

Thank you for your kind assistance.  Best wishes

Mr and Mrs”

2.

“Hi

You kindly gave me a quote last year , we didn’t do it at the time , but now want to but I want to show / discuss a couple of things with you on site . Could we make a appointment for 8/9thDecember

 Mark

Sent from my iPhone”

We at Drive-Cote like to think of our company  as a local leading resin bonded driveway company providing quality customer service.  So if you want free and honest advice then call Drive-Cote Ltd.

Ravenshead, Warsop, Sutton in Ashfield Ilkeston, Ripley, Alfreton,  Chesterfield, Stonebroom, Higham, Shirland. Drive-Cote your leading resin bonded driveway company.  Free no obligation quotes.

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Local enquiry querying whether to go for a resin bound or a resin bonded surface. The client had already had a quote for resin bound paving but was a little confused as to how that would work with the resin bound being permeable and the tarmac he has in place being impermeable.

The quoting company had said that the permeable resin bound surfacing would allow the water to permeate and infiltrate through and then would just drain away naturally. The caller had been mulling over the options and then came to us for a bonded quote. During the course of our conversation he did highlight the fact that he already had puddles and that was one of his concerns. There was a backfall to his property so if as the quoting company says, it drains away it would all fall to his property which would actually create different problem.

In our conversation I would say it wasn’t that the permeable resin bound company were necessarily incorrect on their idea. They may well have intended to install aco drainage across the front of his property to catch the excess water but he did not seem to be aware that this may be an option. His main concern was that as he already had puddles then that would mean the fall is not correct to ensure drainage, so if the water sits under the resin bound then it is only the top surface that is permeable. So surely the permeability is not as efficient was his understanding.
There is no quick fast fix for drainage and permeable surfaces. One shoe does not fit all. It depends if your budget is restricted, it depends if you want a weed free and anti slip option. It depends if run off water and/or the fall to the surface is correct.

Here at Drive-Cote Ltd we try and provide as much information as possible. We take each installation on its own merits. It is not just a case of a resin bound or a resin bonded surface – your choice. More a resin bound or a resin bonded surface which is the right and best choice for your driveway and the surface in question.
Kimberley, Brampton, Wingerworth, Bonsall , Ravenshead, Killamarsh, Ravenshead, Kirkby in Ashfield, Mansfield callus for an example of our works near to you.  Anti slip and virtually weed and maintenace free.

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What is or are resin aggregate driveway benefits – where do we start?

Durable

Virtually no maintenance

Anti slip

Cost effective

Can be completed in a day

Attractive

Suds compliance

Virtually weed free surface

Choice of colours and finishes.

Uses the existing surface.

That’s quite a list for resin aggregate driveway benefits.  Whether your existing surfaces are  concrete, tarmac or imprinted concrete and even slabs in some cases, resin bonded stone can be applied.

To elaborate a little on the above benefits – Suds Compliance for eg.  Our clients very often believe that they must have a permeable surface to be Suds Compliant. This is not the case. What the Suds Compliance requirement is, is that “run off water is managed”.  As simple as that.  That could mean the surface area you already  have is Suds Compliant. In addition this only applies to front gardens! Resin aggregate  driveway benefits can enhance, protect and extend the life of your existing surface.

What  a lot of clients do not realise is that that surface they already have may not look very nice but a lot of the time this can be surface damage only.  In the case of concrete it is an extremely versatile product and has been around for years.   Concrete as a base to for weight bearing purposes  is a product that is hard to beat.  So whether you are in Mansfield, Wellow, Ollerton, Ilkeston, Ripley, Stonebroom, Alfreton, Sbirebrook. Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire or  Leicestershire.  Call us for a free no obligation chat.  We can send you some information out, or call out and quote.   Don’t forget your driveway path or patio can enhance your garden.   If you have a block paved edge  no problem one of the resin aggregate driveway benefits is that it does not affect existing levels.

Ring Simon or Faith for honest advice.  So take advantage of  the resin aggregate driveway benefits which can extend the life of your concrete, imprinted concrete tarmac or slabs.  01623 623986.

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We regularly are asked if we can resurface block paving.  Unfortunately our resin is not suitable however a driveway resurfacing blend to existing block paving is not a problem.

The resin bonded aggregate for our driveway resurfacing blend to block paving is ideal.  Especially if the edgings of block paving are already in place. Being based in Mansfield, we have good access routes to the four counties – Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire

The key to all our works whether the existing driveway path or patio  is concrete, tarmac or imprinted concrete, is if it is not broke don’t fix it.

The recent Derbyshire patio enquiry is a prime example.  The surface was absolutely perfect apart from the fact that it has surface stains and marks, and the elements had damaged  it visually. But it was only surface damage.  So we can resurface with our resin bonded stone.

We have been installing for over 12 years now, and the increase in demand is now high.  Why?

Numerous reasons

• including Anti slip
• Weedfree
• Maintenance free
• Uses the existing surfaces

driveway resurfacing blend to block paving – you can see from some of the images above that we can provide a transition from block paving to tarmac or concrete. We can just tape and secure the area in place (after any remedial  works if required) that does not require resurfacing.

Can be completed in a day with no mess and no  disruption.  In fact in optimum installation times you can drive on the same day!  Improve don’t move (or remove! if not necessary).   We can provide you with a work history for you to view.

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More turf arrived from our supplier 2 hours early for our Mansfield garden project.  Always a good sign for the customer –  but not always for Drive-Cote Ltd if we are not on site.!

Only  a small  area – 32 sqm.  This turf for the Mansfield garden project has come from a local supplier we have used before.

The area we are working on has been thoroughly watered previously and fertiliser has been applied to give the turf a good start.

Before laying we have destoned the area and finely raked to correct levels using a string line.

First strips laid to form a starting point.  The rolls were laid in a staggered brick bond pattern and the edges cut to the border using a sharp serrated knife.  All the rolls laid and cuts completed we have only one roll left over. So minimum wastage.  Always good. Soon as  we have completed the  sprinkler put in place and turf throroughly watered.

It is important not to let dry out for a few week until the roots take hold.  We would expect to give the lawn a light trim in 3 weeks time.

Lots of alternatives out there for the gardens now,  low maintenance artificial turf for example.  The choices for garden design are endless.  We have found over the years of working with gardens and driveways, that if you are dealing with large areas if they are put in to sections by way of paths, paving and turfing for example.  It is far easier to maintain areas then.  Gone are the days of square uniform areas.  Make your driveway, path or patio part of your overall design.

No need to have large concrete areas why not consider slate infills, decorative sections with gravel for example, striking planting.  Hardy plants, architectural structural  planting can add interest.  We are based in the East Midlands, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, call us now for a chat.  We can give you some free advice.   Weeds and maintenance should not be a necessity.  Have you thought about selling your excess garden plants?  or if you are in short supply buy from another fellow gardener?

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Have been out to revisit a Lincolnshire enquiry who had previously had resin driveway information but I needed to revisit at their request.

This client originally  came to us  looking at the possibilities of  a  resin bound resurfacing  quote for  an old red tarmac driveway.  However on discussing the requirements and the existing surface we explained that due to the porosity of the resin bound application we would not advocate this.  As a result of this we were able to provide them with resin driveway information but for the bonded not the bound

The house had been rendered and unfortunately the plasterer  had made a mess and marked the tarmac.  It is possible to remove the marks but probably not without evidence of some form of spillage.

The actual tarmac was solid and sound but it did have moss growth which did was causing a bit of an issue with being slippy in Winter.

When I first priced for this client and provided them with the resin driveway information they were quite happy with the size and basic existing area. There was a lawned area to the side of the driveway and with the installation of a resurfacing job this would tidy the whole area up.

However after perusing our details and price, the client had decided that whilst having a resin bonded resurfacing potential, then this would be a good opportunity to increase the area, maintain the existing but also make the whole area look uniform.  Who know perhaps this client could rent out this driveway which seems to be becoming increasingly popular,

This benefit is not provided by the usual driveway products such as tarmac, concrete, imprinted concrete or block paving.

On calling round the client was looking towards a narrow extension piece approximately 3 ft wide and 3m length.  This would give the client a little more room to swing the car into the garage.   We have priced for this and look forward to receiving the ok on this in the next few weeks.

Being based in Mansfield in the East Midlands we are ideally positioned to serve four counties Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire.

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Been watching the tv with Alan Tichmarsh.  The resin bound gravel installation on a garden path looked really impressive when finished.  We did notice that it was a  resin bound gravel installation  and only laid on concrete quite minimally.  We personally,  as a business would use a compacted hardcore/drainage type base as a resin bound gravel installation is porous.  However as it was only applied on quite a minimal depth, the porosity  would probably not be an issue.

What a mix of colours though,  that  is quite impressive.  Out to Worksop to look at a patio. This particular enquiry has already had a resin bound patio, which he is very happy about but he has another concrete area to resurface.

Simon will be out to quote later in the week. Resin  bonded  gravel installation and a  resin bound gravel installation either is both possible, it will all depend on the surface currently down and whether it is a path, driveway or patio.

If there something down,  then depending on the porosity of the existing as to whether it will be a  resin bound gravel installation or a resin bonded gravel installation.

Also went out to see a patio enquiry which currently   has carpet stone down.

It would be a shame to be honest to actually cover it up.  It still looked in a real good condition and really all that would be required would be a mix of sand and cement brushed into the area and then a spray of water to set it.

Leave to dry and hey presto done.  Howwever this Mansfield client was keen to remove this.  As we say one of the benefits of our resin bonded applications is the non permeable, eliminating the weeds.  However it is designed to resurface existing which needs attention.  When you see a good servicecable and correctly installed  and attractive surface why cover it up?

Yes this will still need some some maintenance but compared to some surfaces and in particular block paving, this was very minimal.

With the seasonal glut of garden programs the regular use of resin is becoming more widespread.  Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire and whether it is a path patio or driveway, the options are variable.  Call Drive-Cote Ltd now for more information for a weed free, anti slip low maintenance but attractive and durable option for your garden.  If you have tarmac, concrete or imprinted concrete and in some cases paving slabs, we can resurface.  Visit our showcase for a gallery of works completed

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Weather  has been very variable over the last few days.  Two resin bonded gravel driveways being on the agenda so we have had to really develop a game plan –  and change it –  on an hourly basis.  Such is the way it goes.

Two Mansfield resin jobs on the go this week.  Very rare are we able to bring together two resin bonded gravel driveways  for completion at the same time, in Mansfield  within a 5 mile radius. Fortunately as the weather has been playing a few tricks on us  – it has been timed just right.

The first of our resin bonded gravel driveways is a resurfacing of  a tarmac skim coat which is on top of an old concrete slope.  The finish required was to protect, extend and improve the appearance  and  access to this property.

Not a large job but one that certainly  will be improved.    This surface is certainly a rough one, but as you will see when it is completed, it  improves the appearance of the driveway totally.  Our resin bonded gravel driveways option allows completion in a day.   The surface we install will offer a weed free and anti slip impermeable surface .  No  weeds will be able to get a hold!

The 2nd  Mansfield job on the agenda is a little more detailed.  This concrete driveway and path around the perimeter of the property is in a reasonable condition.  Our client was originally wanting block paving, thinking that his only alternative was to remove the existing surface.  Then he found out about our resin bonded gravel resurfacing option. They have chosen a diamond design for their driveway  which I will put images on and you will be able to see from the images.

Quotes this week have been Lincoln, Farnsfield and Ambergate.  All our clients and enquiries are  particular to their needs and requirements, but also have to be assessed individually, as the existing surface can dictate what we can and cannot do. Our resin bonded gravel driveways option is not for everyone  – only today we have had an enquiry from Mansfield Woodhouse and this client has nothing down.  However, we can install concrete in this case and whilst it may not have the attractiveness of a resin bonded gravel  drive, we use existing surfaces such as concrete, tarmac, imprinted concrete and in some cases slabs.  Due to their  solid construction ( if laid correctly) they are perfect base.  Quoting at Kirkby in Ashfield later this week, so have really been very local!  Whether it is Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire or Yorkshire call us now.  Don’t wait till the bad weather returns.

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Quotes coming through from Chesterfield,  Clipstone , Sheffield and Bestwood Park!    All wanting our resin bonded gravel for their driveway path and patio.

Good job our suppliers are of a quality and  efficient beyond compare.  Always willing to help at short notice and really quality products supplied.  We have used our existing resin supplier  for a number of years  and they have never failed  to deliver on time or provide a less then superior product.  Advancements with resin bonded gravel  and resin bound paving  have really developed over the years and certainly with the increasing popularity of the product.  Recently used at the Olympic Park on a massive scale.  Mainly resin bound in these areas as for foot traffic.

Out to quote a job at Mapperley –  this one is a commercial  job. Currently they have a  concrete base but have been required to install ant- slip surfacing so they are looking for the resin bonded stone option.  Garden project really coming in to view now.  Rain last week so our large Matlock job was put on hold but  completed now.  The wet and damp is not a problem for the  preparation work but it is for the actual installation of the resin bonded resurfacing.  This coupled with the  Matlock being very rural a lot of areas can be very slow on drying out so we have to make sure the surface we are working with is perfect and optimum.

driveway path and patio resin bonded gravel is the way to go.

• No mess
• No disruption
• Can be completed in a day
• This applies to driveway path and patio!

More garden work on the go this week, that is the benefit of a good garden project it can sustain you not just financially but emotionally

Out to re look at the Blidworth and and Mansfield driveway  concrete jobs waiting for the final finish of resin bonded stone.  Will take some pictures to update on that.

Went out to view a drive at Calverton. Unfortunately not suitable for our product.

It was 30 year old tarmac which had suffered the weight of a recovery vehicle during the past 20 years.  This utility vehicle  had caused the tarmac to sink  possibly because use  and structure on a residential is not necessarily  the same as a commercial or industrial type.

Drainage issues were also present –  the ruts were holding water.  The customer has enlisted the services of a builder to extend the driveway to the side so that his current vehicle could be maneuvered on his driveway.  The area where he lived was  very dense with traffic hence his wanting to increase the hard standing area on his driveway.

We tend to find that a lot of patio enquiries are relative to slabs and this is a perfect scenario to use resin bonded resurfacing or resin bound.  Foot traffic is always suitable for either product.  It is only the existing surface that dictates. We do regularly get asked if we can work with block paving drives but unfortunately that is not possible.

Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire, Leicesteershire or Lincolnshire call us now and see if we can help.

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