Resin Paths & Steps in Manchester
We lay resin paths and steps for homes in Manchester, from the front gate to the door and round the back garden.
- Quotes in writing
- 20 areas covered
Manchester Resin Drives lays resin paths and resin steps for homes across Manchester. We lay each path as one firm, even surface from end to end, for the bags, bins and buggies you take along it every day.
Why a solid path beats loose gravel
Leeds City Council's front garden guide says stepping stones and loose gravel are often hard to use, because the wheels of mobility aids and walking sticks can get stuck. It says a separate path for people on foot, not loose gravel, will be needed for wheelchair access and wheelie bins.
Government guidance on front gardens lists the same problems with loose gravel. It says the gravel will scatter or form waves, and it is not suitable on steep drives or for wheelchairs.
On the paths we lay, the stones are fixed in the resin, so there is nothing to scatter and nothing for a wheel to sink into.
Resin steps
We lay resin over sound concrete or stone steps, or we build new steps and finish them in resin. We call the flat part you stand on the tread, and the upright face of each step the riser. We set every riser in a flight to the same height, so nobody catches a toe.
We can also lay a strip in a different colour along the front edge of each tread, so every step stands out in poor light.
Paths and steps on a sloping garden
The Planning Portal says that, apart from the front garden, there is no limit on how much ground around your house you can cover with hard surfaces at, or near, ground level. It also says big works of embanking or terracing to hold up a hard surface might need a planning application. Embanking means building up a bank of earth, and terracing means cutting a slope into a set of flat levels.
Most paths we lay sit at ground level and need none of this. If a path on your slope needs a raised section or a set of levels cut into the garden, we tell you before we price it.
Before we dig
Government guidance says to make sure there are no underground services close to the surface where you are paving, such as water pipes, cable TV and electricity cables. We check for them before we dig and keep clear of them, because a path often runs right where they come into the house.
What we put in writing
Our written quote sets out:
- How wide we make the path at its narrowest point.
- How many steps we build, and the height we set each one.
- What we lay under the resin on the path and on the steps.
- How we finish the edge against lawns and borders.
- Where we send the rain that runs off the path.
Whoever you hire, ask for the same on paper.
Questions about resin paths and steps in Manchester
How wide should a garden path be?
We size each path for how you use it, so tell us if a wheelchair, a pram or the wheelie bins go along it. We measure your bins on the visit to make sure they fit.
Can you lay resin on my existing concrete steps?
Yes, we can, if the steps are solid. If the concrete is cracked through or a step rocks, we repair or rebuild that step first.
Will a resin path be slippery in the rain?
We can mix a fine grit into the top of the resin for extra grip on paths and steps. Ask about it when we visit.
Can you light the steps?
We can leave room for step lights if you want them, and your electrician wires them up.
Can a path join up with my resin drive or patio?
Yes, we can lay the path in the same stone blend as a resin bound driveway or resin patio, so the whole garden matches.
Do you lay paths round the side of the house?
Yes, we lay side paths to the back gate, which is handy for the bins. On a narrow side return, we plan the slope so rain runs away from both walls.
Get a quote
Fill in our quote form with your postcode and a rough length for the path, or the number of steps. We will come out, measure up and give you a written quote. See everything else we lay on the Manchester Resin Drives home page.
Ready to talk about your resin driveway job?
Send the quote form with your postcode and what you need. We will get back to you with a written quote.