Resin bound driveways in Leighton Buzzard.

A typical Southcott or Sandhills front has a single strip of concrete laid decades ago, often cracked. Resin needs something sound to bond to, so that strip is broken out, a new porous base is laid over 200mm to 250mm of compacted stone, and the resin is trowelled across the whole front by hand.

Owners on the new-build estates sometimes want to swap their short block drive for resin. Where the block is sound and all you need is more room, adding to it in block is usually the better value, and Terry will tell you so on the visit.

Around the High Street and Market Square conservation area, and along the older Victorian streets towards Linslade, a natural stone colour blends in far better than a grey.

Usually no planning is needed when resin is laid on a new permeable base or drains to your own garden. On an existing solid base draining to the road, over 5 square metres can need permission. Terry checks this on the visit.

Residents' parking zones near the town centre and the station mean the van and a skip permit are sorted out before the job starts.