Resin-bound patios & courtyards

Often, yes. If your existing slab or paving is sound, level and well-drained, we can bond the resin-bound wear course straight over it at pedestrian depth (~15–18 mm) — no demolition needed. Note that laying over a non-permeable slab gives you the same seamless look but not permeability; surface water is directed to falls and drainage instead. If the base is cracked, hollow, soft or badly out of level, it may need repair or a fresh build-up first. We assess the base at your free site visit and put the recommendation in writing.

The naturally rounded ~2–5 mm aggregate gives a textured, slip-resistant surface that stays confident underfoot in wet weather — a key reason it suits patios, alfresco areas and courtyards. It's far less slippery than smooth tiles or polished concrete, and unlike a loose scatter-coat there's no gravel to skate on. As with any outdoor surface, keep it clear of moss, leaf litter and algae build-up so it stays at its best.

The blend is mixed to a consistent ratio and trowelled to an even depth, so the colour reads the same from edge to edge — no patchy slabs or mismatched batches. We bind the stone in a two-part aliphatic (UV/colour-stable) polyurethane chosen for sun exposure, which resists the yellowing you get with cheaper aromatic resins. Resin chemistry is indicative and verified against the product TDS/SDS on every job.

Drainage depends on the whole build-up, not the resin alone. Over a permeable, open-graded base a resin-bound patio drains freely — water passes through the surface rather than pooling. Over a sound non-permeable slab, the surface isn't permeable and water is taken away by falls and drainage instead. We design the build-up to suit your site, but we won't promise "no puddles" or "drains instantly" — performance always depends on the base, the falls and site conditions, and permeable-paving approval is subject to the Greater Geelong City Council.

At around 20 °C the surface is typically ready for foot traffic in about 6–8 hours, with furniture and light loads back on after roughly 24–72 hours. Full chemical cure takes around 7 days — being open to traffic isn't the same as fully cured, so we ask you to go gently in that first week. Cure times lengthen in cold or winter installs, and the timings we quote are a conservative buffer above the resin manufacturer's TDS minimums.

Very little. Because there are no joints, there's nothing to re-sand or re-point and nowhere for weeds to take hold. A regular sweep and an occasional hose-down keeps it looking fresh; for stubborn marks, a gentle wash does the job. We hand over a simple care guide at completion, and the workmanship is backed by our 5-year written guarantee.

Pavers and tiles look great on day one, but the joints between them collect grime, grow weeds and can shift or rock over time — and a single cracked tile is an awkward repair. Plain concrete is hard-wearing but flat, grey and prone to surface cracking. Resin-bound stone gives you the warmth and texture of natural aggregate as a single seamless surface: no joint lines, no weeds, no rocking, and a softer, more refined look than a poured slab. It's a mid-to-premium finish — generally dearer than basic concrete and competitive with quality paving once you account for the labour-free upkeep.

It depends on the area, the condition of your existing base and the build-up your site needs — which is exactly why we don't publish a misleading "from $X/m²" headline. After a free on-site assessment we give you a single, fixed, itemised written quote covering the chosen blend, the ~15–18 mm pedestrian depth, any base preparation or new build-up, and the 5-year guarantee. The price you're quoted is the price you pay, with no vague estimates and no surprises mid-job.

Yes. The aliphatic polyurethane resin is UV-stable and weather-resistant, and the bound stone surface copes well with rain, frost and salt-laden coastal air across the Bellarine and Surf Coast. The main weather consideration is installation, not durability: cure times lengthen in cold or wet conditions, so we plan winter and shoulder-season jobs around the forecast and give you realistic, written timings before we start rather than rushing a pour that needs warmth to cure properly.