The ground
Whatever is there now. Soil, clay, forty years of old hardcore. We dig down to something solid and take the rest away, because nothing laid on top can fix what is wrong underneath.
Crosskeys Resin
Resin driveways, laid from the ground up.Caerphilly, Newport and the valleys
We are a building firm that lays resin. That means we start with what is underneath your drive, because that is what decides whether it is still flat and clean in ten years.
What is underneath matters more than what is on top.What a resin driveway is made of, layer by layer.
Drawn in section, not to scale.
A membrane
A geotextile sheet between the ground and the stone. It stops the two working into each other over the years, which is one of the quiet ways a driveway starts to sink.
The sub-base
Crushed stone, laid in layers and compacted. This is what actually carries the car. It is also the one part nobody ever sees, which is exactly why it is the part that gets skimped.
The base course
Open textured tarmac or concrete, laid level and firm so the resin has something even to bond to. A sound existing drive can sometimes do this job, and if yours can, we will tell you.
Resin bound stone
Natural aggregate coated in UV stable resin and trowelled by hand, typically around 18mm deep on a driveway. Water drains straight through it, and a proper kerb holds the edge.
Five layers. You will only ever see one of them.
Most resin drives that fail, fail underneath. We are builders first, so the four layers you never see get the same care as the one you do.Three finishes, from our own jobs.
Resin comes in a wide range of aggregates and colours. These are three we have laid across South Wales, photographed on the day.
Golden
Warm buff and amber stone. The one most people picture when they say resin, and the easiest to live with against brick, render or stone.
Terracotta
Red and russet aggregate. It picks the colour out of a red brick house instead of fighting it, and it is the finish that takes an inlaid pattern best.
Silver grey
Grey and charcoal stone with a flint sparkle. Quiet against white render and modern builds, and it does not show the dust a light drive does.
Choose your colours.
Our resin supplier's full range of blends, by name and photograph. Tap the ones you like to build a shortlist, then send it to us on WhatsApp and we will talk it through when we come to look.
Screens shift colour, so treat these photographs as a guide and decide on the real stone. Blend names and photographs: Exo Supplies, Cardiff.
Our work.
Real jobs, photographed on site, including the groundwork most firms never show you. Tap any photograph to see it larger.
Filmed on the job.
The resin mixed, the stone trowelled, the gate opened on a finished path.
Watch it laid
Three jobs, start to finish.
Frames from our own films, in the order the work happened. Tap a step, or swipe.
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A building firm first.
Resin is what we are known for, but we are a building firm first. If it is outside your house, we can usually put it right.
Resin driveways
Resin bound surfacing in a wide range of aggregates and colours.
Epoxy flooring
Jointless epoxy floors for garages, workshops and commercial units.
Fascias, soffits & guttering
Replacement uPVC fascias, soffits and rainwater goods.
Landscaping
Patios, paths, steps, ramps and block paving.
Building & home improvements
Extensions, alterations and general building work.
How it goes.
Send a message
WhatsApp or call 07787 101000. A couple of photos of the drive as it is now help us come prepared.
We come and look
Free, on site, with no obligation. We check the base, the falls and the edges before we put a figure on anything.
You get a price
For the job we have actually seen. If resin is not the right answer for your drive, we will tell you.
We lay it
A typical domestic driveway takes days rather than weeks, and we clear up after ourselves.
Qualified, properly
Resin looks simple until it goes wrong. Ours is laid by trained installers to a specification, not mixed by eye in a barrow.
- City & Guilds qualifiedOur installers hold recognised trade qualifications, not a weekend certificate from a supplier.
- Fully UV protected resinThe grade that resists the yellowing you see on cheap installations after a couple of summers.
- Guaranteed workmanshipIf something is not right with what we laid, we come back and put it right.
- Correct mix ratios, every batchResin and aggregate are measured to specification. Getting this wrong is why driveways fail.
- Permeable, SuDS-friendly surfacesWater drains through rather than running off, which is what keeps most driveways within permitted development.
Where we work.
Based in the Caerphilly borough and working across the South Wales valleys and the coast. If you are just outside this list, ask anyway.
Based at Unit K1a2, Chapel Farm Industrial Estate, Cwmcarn, NP11 7BH. Directions
Questions.
How much does a resin driveway cost?
It depends on the size of the area, the condition of what is already down, and the aggregate you choose. That is why we quote on site and free of charge, rather than guessing over the phone.
Can you lay resin over my existing driveway?
Often yes, if the base is sound. Resin bound surfacing can go over existing concrete or tarmac in good condition. If the base has moved or is breaking up we will say so. Laying over a bad base is a waste of your money.
Is resin permeable? Do I need planning permission?
Resin bound surfacing is permeable, so water drains through it rather than running off. That is usually what keeps a domestic driveway within permitted development, but always check with your local authority for your own property.
How long does an installation take?
A typical domestic driveway is a matter of days rather than weeks, depending on groundwork. We will give you a realistic timescale with your quote.
Will it fade in the sun?
We use fully UV protected resin, which is what stops the yellowing you sometimes see on cheaper installations.
Do you only do driveways?
No. We also fit epoxy floors, replace fascias, soffits and guttering, carry out landscaping, and take on general building and home improvement work.
Is resin better than tarmac or block paving?
For most driveways, yes, and for a few it is not. Resin drains through itself so there is no standing water and usually no planning issue, and there are no joints for weeds to get into. Tarmac is cheaper up front and softens in a hot summer. Block paving looks right on some houses but the joints need re-sanding and blocks sink where the base is poor. We will tell you honestly which suits your house.
What does it need doing to it?
A wash down with a pressure washer once or twice a year, kept at a sensible distance. That is it. No sealing, no re-sanding, no weeding between joints.
Get a free quote
Tell us where you are and what is there now, and we will come and look.
07787 101000- Where we work
- Caerphilly, Newport, Cardiff and the valleys. See every area
