Resin driveway and dropped kerb in Mansfield
A grey resin driveway with a black border and a diamond inlay, laid at the same time as a new dropped kerb, from a cleared front garden in Mansfield.
The project in short
This Mansfield job swapped a bare front garden for a resin bound driveway and a dropped kerb in one piece of work. The photos show the stages in order: the cleared ground, the kerb crossing marked out, the tarmac crossing, the compacted stone base, the resin going down and the finished drive. If you are looking at resin driveways in Mansfield, this is how a job like it runs from the ground up.
From the first photo to the finished drive.
Photographs from the job. Tap to enlarge.
Can a dropped kerb and driveway be done as one job in Mansfield?
Most people who want a new driveway also need a way to get a car onto it. On this Mansfield job the dropped kerb and the drive were done as part of the same job, so the crossing, the base and the surface belong to one piece of work. That is the main reason to ask for the kerb and the drive in a single quote: the levels at the pavement edge decide how the drive falls, so they are worth settling together.
Dropped kerbs in Mansfield are applied for through Nottinghamshire County Council, and the council decides. James can explain what the application needs. You can read the council's own guidance on requesting a dropped kerb, or see how it works on our dropped kerb page.
What goes under a resin driveway?
The two middle photos are the ones that never make a brochure: the compacted stone laid across the drive, and the kerb crossing already finished before any resin. Resin is a thin surface. It will crack or ripple if the layer under it moves, so the digging out, the stone and the edges are where the quality of the drive is decided. When you compare quotes for a resin driveway in Mansfield, ask each firm to say what goes under the resin, how deep it is, and what happens to the spoil.
Our resin driveways page sets resin side by side with block paving and tarmac, including when it is not the right choice.
Why a black border and a diamond inlay?
The dark border and the inlaid diamond give the drive a defined edge against the tarmac crossing and keep the grey stone from looking like one flat sheet. The pattern echoes the dark cladding and slate-effect bay on the house. Borders and inlays are a design choice rather than a necessity, so if you want a plain resin drive, say so when you ask for a quote.
Resin driveway in Mansfield: what to check, and what this job shows
| Question to ask | Why it matters | What this job shows |
|---|---|---|
| What goes under the resin? | Resin follows the ground below it | Stone base compacted across the whole drive before the surface |
| Is the kerb included? | Levels at the pavement edge set the falls | Kerb crossing marked out and finished as part of the same job |
| How is the edge finished? | The border protects the resin edge | Black border running the full edge, meeting the crossing |
| Can I see the stages? | Hidden work is where corners get cut | Photographed from cleared ground to finished surface |
What other homeowners say about kerbs and drives.
“Had dropped kerb done at front of the property for our driveway. The whole process was explained very clearly and I was kept updated throughout. Work was completed in one day, which was excellent.”Catherine RuaneGoogle review · August 2026
“James and the team have recently completed a small drive and dropped kerb at the front of my house. Great communication throughout, work completed to a high standard in the time they said.”Nicola watersGoogle review · July 2025
“I received information about every aspect of the driveway. James dealt with the council regarding the drop kerb as well. Nothing is too much trouble, so don't be afraid to ask questions.”Julie WardGoogle review · March 2025
FAQ
Questions about this job.
Straight answers on councils, planning and what to ask a quote to include.
Ask James your own questionDo you do resin driveways in Mansfield?
Yes. PaveForce lays resin bound driveways across Mansfield and the towns around it. Send James your town and a photo of the front of the house, and he will arrange a visit before quoting.
Can a dropped kerb be quoted with the driveway?
Yes. You can ask for the kerb and the drive to be quoted together, with each part listed in the written quote. The council decides the kerb application, and James can explain what it needs.
Does a resin driveway need planning permission?
For a front garden, the Planning Portal says a hard surface over five square metres needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn or border. Resin bound surfaces are commonly used because they let water through, but check your own case with Mansfield District Council.
More PaveForce jobs near Mansfield.
Other driveways James has photographed from start to finish.
Sources, checked 20 October 2026: Nottinghamshire County Council: request a dropped kerb · Planning Portal: paving your front garden. Rules can change, so check your own address with the council.