1) Consultation & Site Assessment

The process starts with a calm, thorough look at how the space actually works. A site manager walks the area with you, noting where vehicles park and turn, where people naturally cut across, how deliveries arrive and which routes guests tend to follow when they visit. In London driveways and courtyards, these small patterns make a big difference to how the surface should be designed.

Levels, falls and drainage behaviour are recorded carefully so the layout suits real life, not just a flattering photograph. Particular attention is paid to existing drains, manhole covers, tree roots and changes in level between neighbouring properties. All of this helps to avoid uneven patches, standing water or awkward transitions later.

This is also the moment to talk through any quiet worries. Common questions include how resin performs under heavier vehicles, whether it will suit a period façade or how it compares with block paving or tarmac. Shared notes often include ideas from the resin vs traditional surfaces guide so options can be narrowed down early with confidence.

3) Planning, Survey & Visual Mock Ups

Larger or more complex London plots often benefit from a measured survey, carried out using a drone, smart app or traditional methods where appropriate. A scaled plan confirms boundaries, gradients, steps and edging lines so that the finished resin surface aligns naturally with walls, lawns, flower beds and neighbouring properties.

From there, visual mock ups show how different layouts and blends would sit against the actual home. This is particularly useful where there are mixed materials, such as London stock brick, modern extensions, glass balustrades or established trees. The visuals help every decision maker in the household see the same thing, rather than trying to imagine it from description alone.

Extra inspiration can be found in the interactive before & after examples, which show how similar spaces have been transformed while still respecting the character of the property.

5) Save the Date Confirmation

Once the quote is accepted, an installation window is booked and confirmed in writing. In busier London months this often sits several weeks ahead, which gives you space to organise parking, access and any small garden or front-of-house tidy ups you would like to complete first.

Many households use this stage as a natural anchor point, lining up decorators, landscapers or other trades around the same period so the whole frontage comes together at once. Having a clear date in the diary removes that lingering uncertainty and makes it easier to keep family members and neighbours in the loop.

7) Base Preparation

Long term performance begins beneath the resin itself. Existing surfaces are either broken out or assessed carefully, levels are set and an appropriate sub base is compacted for either permeable or non permeable designs, depending on the agreed drainage approach and the nature of the site.

Edging restraints, recessed covers, channel drains and thresholds are positioned and aligned so that everything sits neatly once the resin is laid. This is the stage where the invisible heavy lifting happens. When done properly, it reduces movement, prevents dips and helps the finished surface shed water in a controlled and predictable way.

The base build resources explain what is happening under the surface and offer additional reassurance that preparation has been designed to support the resin for years, not just for its first season.

9) Mixing & Installation

High grade dried aggregates and UV stable binders are measured in controlled batches so the mix remains consistent from the first barrow to the last. The resin is blended fully before being laid, then spread and trowelled in a continuous run so the surface cures as one seamless plane without cold joints.

Particular care is taken around manhole covers, edging lines and junctions with other materials. These areas are trowelled carefully to avoid ridges, hollows or visible transitions. In warmer weather, timings are adjusted so the resin stays workable for the right amount of time yet still locks the stone firmly once cured.

11) Curing, Handover & Aftercare

Clear guidance is given on how long to leave the surface before walking across it, when to introduce lighter vehicles and when larger vehicles can return. These timelines protect the finish during its most vulnerable period and remove guesswork.

Simple, practical routines are shared to help keep the surface looking fresh with minimum effort. The resin care and maintenance guide explains how to brush, wash and spot clean without damaging the resin.

13) Client Appreciation & Annual Draw

Every verified Trustpilot review submitted for Cherry Home Improvements is entered into an annual draw for complimentary resin surface maintenance. It is a simple way of saying thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

Those reviews are also a valuable guide for future homeowners, offering a view of the London Resin Method from a client perspective rather than a technical one. Reading them gives a sense of how the process feels when you are the one living with it, not just commissioning it.