Case Studies

Our case studies below show a small range of different Devon driveways, Cornwall driveways and commercial surfacing projects we have completed over the past few years.

We work with domestic and commercial customers to achieve the perfect surfacing for their needs, whether that be tarmac driveways in Exeter, resin bound pathways for local authorities or artificial grass for schools. There is something for everyone to take away for inspiration and we will work with you to make sure your driveway, surface or pathway is complete to the highest standard. We also conduct landscaping and patio services, as well as construction and design of outdoor spaces.

For more information about our work or if you would like to arrange a quote, contact our friendly and professional team today and we will be happy to assist you further.

A driveway with a gravel path leading to a house.
Brindle Block and Dune Resin Bound Driveway
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Resin pathway with pink flowers.
Upton Barn And Walled Garden
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A gravel driveway with trees and bushes in the middle of it.
Garden Resin Pathway Design
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A house with a driveway in front of it.
Resin Bound Driveway Transformation For Devon Property
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A red brick house with a blue garage door.
Stone Resin Driveway Makeover In Devon
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Powderham castle with a green lawn in front of it.
Powderham Castle Resin Pathway Resurfacing
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A tree shedding it's purple leaves.
Springtime Resin Blend Pathway
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A car parked in a driveway next to a house.
Brindle Resin Driveway & Pathway In Newton Abbot
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Brindle Block and Dune Resin Bound Driveway

Recently, iDream Solutions had been called to install a sleek resin driveway, with a brick edge, leaving it spacious and smooth parking area thanks to our professional team. The unique mix of dune resin blend and brindle block border has complimented the property beautifully, causing it to come up much brighter than before.

To keep the Driveway easy access, the team made sure to level off the connection between the drive and pavement to create a smooth entrance to the long, sweeping drive. Along with this, the driveway was kept simplistic to keep in style with the exterior of the home – the natural stone colour complimenting the white of the house perfectly. The well landscaped garden along with the low-maintenance driveway means the home owners do not have to worry about any extra costs or pressures.

Advantages Of Resin Finishes

Resin bound surfaces are the 21st century alternative to tarmac, concrete or paving stones as there are no loose stones and any colour or pattern can be achieved. It is primarily gravel or stone bound in resin to give a smooth trowelled finish, achieving a smart and modern finish to your home.

  • Durable and super hard wearing – Reducing the amount of maintenance needed.
  • Naturally drains water – Fully SUDs Complaint (No planning permission required)
  • Low maintenance – The perfect practical choice for longevity.
  • Anti-Slip finish – Safety during all weather conditions.
  • Weed Resistant – Helping your Driveway last longer than ever.
  • Stunning Kerb Appeal – Making your house look modern and bright.
Beautiful Resin Driveway Installations With iDream Solutions

Need inspiration? Check out our gallery or case studies for more examples of our resin-bound surfacing services. See how we can help with your outside space today by contacting us and getting a FREE quote. Call us on 01626 680194, or email us at contact@idream-solutions.co.uk.

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Upton Barn And Walled Garden

As a part of iDream Solutions resin bound surfacing services, we called in to see the lovely owners of the beautiful ‘Upton barn and walled garden’ wedding venue earlier today. After completing the resin surfacing for them in April 2024. It was fantastic to come back and see the area looking as pristine as it did when we finished the project.

If you are ever looking for somewhere stunning to have that special day it would be here. Even after heavy footfall throughout the year, it looks like it was finished yesterday. This commercial project perfectly displays how durable our resin truly is.

Resin Venue Design & Approach

This beautiful venue involves a resin pathway to refurbish the outdoor wedding aisle, along with a large patio, spreading out for guests to enjoy. This project has a perfect finish from the inside of the gazebo to the patio stairs. The design allowed for all of the areas of the venue to be seamlessly connected, providing functionality and sense of togetherness to the space.

Why Choose Resin?

The colour for this project was chosen from our wide range of resin colours, complimenting the aesthetic perfectly, making for a ‘dreamy’ place to have your big day. As well as the colour options available, there are many practical reasons to have resin in your space too:

  • Low maintenance – Resin bound surfaces only require an occasional wash down with a hose or pressure washer and are also resistant to staining and discolouring from car oil and other harmful chemicals.
  • Weed-resistant – Minimising the need for maintenance to keep it looking great.
  • Weather-resistant – Due to its permeable material make-up, no standing water or ice forming on the top of the surface – perfect for all surfaces in daily use.
  • Ten-year insurance guarantee – Thanks to its durable interior your resin bound surface will last many years.
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More Commercial Case Studies With iDream Solutions

If you want to bring a new lease of life to your property, our resin bound surfacing services are perfect for your driveways, pathways, and other areas that are often overlooked. Please don’t hesitate to check out our gallery for a wide variety of surface solutions, or contact us to get your free quote today. Call us on 01626 680194, or email us at contact@idream-solutions.co.uk.

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Garden Resin Pathway Design

Our client, a keen gardener with a beautiful front garden, wanted a practical yet visually appealing solution for navigating her outdoor space. The goal was to create a pathway that allowed easy access to garden beds and seating areas, enabling her to maintain her plants comfortably and enjoy the garden.

Resin Path Design & Approach

The design involved a meandering resin pathway that gently curved around the garden beds, offering easy access to key areas, including the garden benches. This design allowed the pathway to blend seamlessly with the natural flow of the landscape, complementing the garden’s aesthetics while providing functionality.

Resin Material Selection

For this project, we chose the ‘Moonshadow Blend’ stone – a unique mix of black and light grey stones. This combination not only offered a visually striking contrast to the greenery but also provided practical benefits, such as:

  • Permeability: The resin ensures that rainwater drains naturally, preventing water pooling.
  • Low Maintenance: The surface requires minimal upkeep, making it perfect for busy gardeners.
  • Non-Slip Surface: A safe option, especially for wet conditions, ensuring easy access year-round.

Why This Project Stands Out: This resin pathway project is a prime example of how functionality can be combined with aesthetic appeal. Resin pathways offer exceptional accessibility, making them an ideal choice for residential properties. With a wide range of colour options, homeowners can easily match the pathway to the style and character of their home, ensuring it enhances the overall look of the property.

For a client like this keen gardener, the resin pathway provided easy access to different parts of the garden, allowing her to maintain her plants with minimal effort. Its low-maintenance nature ensures that the pathway remains in excellent condition throughout the year, without the need for frequent upkeep. This balance of practicality and beauty is what makes resin pathways a standout solution for residential landscapes.

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Resin Bound Driveway Transformation For Devon Property

In April, iDream Solutions designed and installed impressive resin bound driveway surfacing around a stunning property in the heart of Devon. Our orchid and darker bespoke resin bound blend was used to brighten and modernise this property, whilst also complementing the surrounding grassy areas and flower beds nicely.

The vibrant and uniform resin driveway covered a large surface area at the front of the property and continued down a narrower path next to the front door.

When deciding what type of driveway surface to choose for their property, the owners advised us they wanted something that would be low-maintenance, long-lasting and attractive. Resin bound pathways immediately came to mind, as we knew this would be the most suitable option based on the property’s size, the shape of the area and the customer’s budget.

Benefits of Resin Driveways

There are several benefits to choosing iDream Solutions’ resin driveways Devon, for example:

  • Quick installation and turnaround time: resin bound driveways don’t take long to install, especially when used on top of existing concrete or asphalt.
  • Less expensive than other driveway surfacing solutions: resin is a hugely cost-effective driveway surfacing solution, as it doesn’t take long to install, and requires less maintenance.
  • Low maintenance: resin bound surfaces are low maintenance when well looked after and are typically weed-resistant.
  • Naturally permeable surface: water will easily filter through the aggregate and resin surface ensuring it complies with the sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDs) standards.
  • Slip-resistant: because resin is permeable, it will naturally drain surface water, reducing the risk of slips and accidents.
  • Durable and long-lasting: resin bound aggregate is strong and highly durable, so it will remain in good condition for many years to come.
  • Attractive: there are plenty of stones and resin to choose from, meaning you can be more adventurous with the design of your driveway.
  • Ten year insurance guarantee: when you choose iDream solutions, you will have a ten year guarantee on all driveway surfacing solutions.
Approved Resin Driveway Installers In Devon

So, why choose our Devon resin pathways? At iDream Solutions, our team of Devon driveway contractors have been committed to providing an exceptional level of service to all of our customers for over 10 years.

We have transformed hundreds of driveways in this time, and have since built up an impressive portfolio of case studies. Additionally, the team have worked in a number of different locations across Devon.

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Stone Resin Driveway Makeover In Devon

Our team recently helped transform a customer’s Devon driveway, in Exeter, into a large, easily accessible space which could fit multiple cars.

Local Exeter & Devon Driveway Transformation

The existing space included a short driveway in front of the family garage, a narrow pathway leading to the front door, a patch of lawn and a small gravelled area beneath the front window.

The owners wanted to try to combine all the existing elements and create a driveway which could be easily maintained with additional car parking spaces. To turn their vision into reality, our iDream Solutions team transformed the existing driveway by completing the following:

  • Dropping the curb across the front of the property for easy driveway access.
  • Granite-set, block paved driveway path leading to the front door, which can also be used for parking.
  • An alpine blend stone resin driveway solution was installed across the driveway with the exception of the block paved pathway.
  • Added a block section with the granite set paving underneath the front window.
  • Encased the stone resin driveway with an attractive charcoal block paved edging.

By adding the blended alpine stone resin driveway at this Exeter home, iDream Solutions has managed to transform the exterior of this property and give the family an attractive, accessible and multi-purpose driveway which they can enjoy for many years to come.

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Approved Resin Driveway Installers In Devon

By adding the blended alpine stone resin driveway at this Exeter home, iDream Solutions has managed to transform the exterior of this property and give the family an attractive, accessible and multi-purpose driveway which they can enjoy for many years to come.

By adding the blended alpine stone resin driveway at this Exeter home, iDream Solutions has managed to transform the exterior of this property and give the family an attractive, accessible and multi-purpose driveway which they can enjoy for many years to come.

Free Driveway Landscaping Quotes in Devon

Would you like to transform your driveway and optimise your available outdoor space? Contact our Devon and Cornwall surfacing specialists at iDream Solutions, today. We offer a variety of driveway residential and commercial surfacing for various projects and properties across Devon and Cornwall.

At iDream Solutions, our highly trained and professional team can help turn your dream driveway into a reality. For more information or inspiration, see our previous projects in our gallery or across our various commercial and residential case studies. Contact us today for a free no-obligation quote on 01262 680194 or email us at contact@idream-solutions.co.uk a member of our friendly team will be able to assist you further.

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Powderham Castle Resin Pathway Resurfacing

iDream Solutions recently had the opportunity to help transform one of Devon’s most iconic castles, Powderham Castle with our resin bound surfacing . The fortified manor house just outside of Exeter has played host to many events over the years including, weddings, food fayres, Christmas light shows and Radio One’s Big Weekend. Powderham Castle is still owned and run by the Courtenay family after it was first built by Sir Philip Courtenay in 1390.

The Challenge: Meeting Powderham Castle’s Pathway Requirements

Powderham Castle needed new pathways installed around their new toilet blocks and outhouses placed around the estate for visitors to use. The project requirements included:

  • Event suitability: Due to the wide range of events that take place at the castle all year round, the surface needed to accommodate diverse usage.
  • Low maintenance: The solution required minimal ongoing maintenance.
  • Safety & durability: A safe and durable surface was essential for visitor use.
  • Aesthetic integration: The pathways needed to tie in with the countryside and traditional appearance the castle is renowned for
How Did iDreams Solutions Help?

Working in close partnership with the Courtenay family and estate management team, we designed a comprehensive surfacing solution that honoured the castle’s heritage while meeting contemporary safety and durability standards. Our team selected barley butter blended resin bound pathways from our extensive range of surfacing solutions.

This specific resin blend was chosen for its perfect harmony with the castle’s natural countryside environment and traditional aesthetic appeal, ensuring the new pathways appeared as a natural extension of the historic landscape rather than a modern intrusion.

Benefits Of Installing Resin Bound Surfacing At Devon’s Iconic Castle

The new resin bound pathways around the grounds and buildings were selected for this project over our range of other surfacing solutions, thanks to the barley butter blended resin’s attractive appeal and range of beneficial properties including:

What Was The Outcome?

The completed pathway renovations have significantly improved visitor accessibility throughout Powderham Castle’s grounds while preserving the estate’s historic character. The new resin bound surfaces provide safe, attractive routes connecting visitor facilities with the main castle areas, enhancing the overall experience for the thousands of guests who visit annually.

Contact Us Today For A Free Commercial Resin Surfacing Quote

If you have an area on your commercial or residential property that would benefit from a new resin bound surface, at iDream Solutions, we offer a wide range of resin solutions in various colours, styles and textures to suit any project across Devon.

For more information or inspiration see our range of case studies or our gallery. We have also provided commercial surfacing solutions for Exeter’s flood defence project, RHS Rosemoor cool gardens and resin bound cycle path in Elburton Park, Plymouth. Contact us today for a free quote on 01626 680194 or email us at contact@idream-solutions.co.uk.

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Springtime Resin Blend Pathway

iDream Solutions worked closely with this client to ensure their vision came to life. Transforming their old patio pathways and areas into low-maintenance, weatherproof and attractive resin-bound pathways and patio areas.

The resin pathways have transformed the appearance of this client’s outdoor space. iDream Solutions springtime resin was used to create a natural, attractive and bright exterior which can be enjoyed all year round. All external pathways and patios were completed in the same resin for a seamless design throughout the property.

The new springtime resin gives the appearance of individual pebble and stone pathways, without the hassle of maintaining a loose stone path. The edges of the pathway have been expertly finished with an attractive brick edge, creating a divide between the garden and the pathway.

Benefits Of Adding Resin

Transforming their outdoor space from the old and faded patio slabs to the brand new, attractive resin, does more than just lift the exterior appearance. The weed-resistant material reduces the amount of maintaining the pathways and outside space need for a high-quality and attractive appearance.

Unlike paving slabs, which can collect water and become icy and slippery when wet, the resin is manufactured with a permeable material, meaning water will not collect on the surface and ice should not form. So the owners of this home can walk on their brand new pathways all year round without having to worry.

Resin Exteriors in Devon

The iDream Solutions Team works hard to transform residential properties to match our clients’ visions for their homes, that they can enjoy whatever the weather. With our wide range of colours and textures, there is a product for everyone.

Our team have earned their reputation and can provide their five-star service around devon.

If you would like to give your exterior a make-over, call our knowledgeable team on 01626 680194 who will be happy to assist you.

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Brindle Resin Driveway & Pathway In Newton Abbot

The iDream Solutions team recently embraced the British autumn weather to transform a Newton Abbot tarmac driveway into an aesthetically pleasing and smooth driveway with our brindle-coloured resin bound surfacing. The original driveway had a tarmac surface with a block paving pathway, while it was practical and provided a reliable and smooth driveway, it was not in keeping with the house’s character.

How Did iDream Solutions Help?

At iDream Solutions, we regularly transform properties’ exterior experiences with our range of driveway landscaping and surfacing solutions. The homeowners wanted a practical, attractive and seamless design from the road to the front door, which was in keeping with the colour of the home.

We recommended our brindle resin for the driveway and path combined with some neat block edging at the base of the driveway. The new brindle resin driveway with the matching resin bound pathway breathed a new lease of life into the property, with a sophisticated and elegant touch, especially with the appearance of the red brick road before reaching the driveway itself.

Benefits Of iDream Solutions Resin Bound Driveways

The new resin driveway and pathway not only helped to elevate the appearance of the exterior and potentially increased their property’s curb value, but resin bound surfacing also comes with a variety of beneficial properties, including:

What Did The Customer Have To Say?

The team at iDream Solutions enjoyed transforming the tarmac and block paving exterior into a seamless and attractive design and received some lovely feedback: “This is our drive before and after. As you can see it’s made a huge improvement to the front of our property. We were very impressed with iDream and how well it turned out.

“The weather was against us but the team managed to pick the good days and got the work completed quickly and professionally. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend iDream Solutions. Thank you!”

Get Your Free Driveway Transformation Quote Today

Would you like to transform your driveway and optimise your available outdoor space? Contact our Devon driveway specialists at iDream Solutions, today. We offer a variety of residential and commercial surfacing for various projects and properties across various locations.

For more information or inspiration, see our previous projects in our gallery or across our various commercial and residential case studies. Contact us today for a free no-obligation quote at 01262 680194 or email us at contact@idream-solutions.co.uk a member of our friendly team will be able to assist you further.

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