Wellington · Hutt Valley · Porirua · Kāpiti · Wairarapa

Premium resin bound surfaces, built to last.

Resin Rock Solutions transforms driveways, patios, paths, pool surrounds — and interior floors — across the wider Wellington region using Vuba, the world-leading resin bound system. Seamless, permeable, and UV-stable so it never fades.

Vuba Surfaces Official installers of Vuba resin systems — we install nothing else
Why Resin Bound

The smarter surface

Resin bound blends natural decorative stone with a crystal-clear UV-stable resin, hand-trowelled into a perfectly smooth, seamless finish. It looks premium — and it out-performs concrete, pavers and tarseal where it counts.

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Fully permeable

Water drains straight through — no puddles, no ice sheets, and it can reduce the need for extra drainage.

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UV-stable — no fading

Vuba's UV-stable binder is engineered to resist yellowing and colour change, year after year in NZ sun.

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Vehicle-grade tough

An 18mm vehicle-grade system handles daily driveway traffic, backed by long manufacturer warranties.

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Fast install

Most surfaces are walkable within 24–48 hours of laying — minimal disruption to your home.

What We Do

Outside and in — one seamless finish

Residential and commercial, over existing concrete or a full new base build — we handle the lot. And with Vuba's Natural Stone Carpet, we bring the same seamless stone finish indoors too.

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Driveways

A seamless, weed-free entrance that lifts the whole street appeal of your home.

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Patios & courtyards

Smooth, barefoot-friendly outdoor living areas that drain instantly after rain.

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Paths

Slip-resistant, accessible garden paths and walkways with crisp, clean edges.

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Pool surrounds

Cool underfoot, non-slip and puddle-free — the ideal poolside finish.

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Interior floors

Vuba Natural Stone Carpet — fine 1–3mm stone in a seamless, non-slip resin floor for bathrooms, kitchens, wetrooms and living areas. No sealing, no grout lines, backed by a 20-year warranty.

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Commercial

Entrances, walkways and shared spaces that stay smart under heavy foot traffic.

Vuba Stone Blends

Choose from over 100 colour blends

Here's a taste of the most popular Vuba blends — from warm ivory marble to bold charcoal, plus fine 1–3mm interior blends for the Natural Stone Carpet range. Every blend uses natural stone, so no two surfaces are exactly alike.

Pick your stone & get an estimate

How It Works

From estimate to install

Instant estimate

Pick your stone, tell us the size and what's there now — get a ballpark in 60 seconds.

Free site visit

We measure up, check the base and confirm a fixed quote — no surprises.

Installation

Base prep, then the Vuba system hand-trowelled to a seamless finish in as little as a day.

Enjoy it for decades

Walk on it in 24–48 hours. Low maintenance, weed-resistant, built to last.

Warranty & Care

Guaranteed for decades, easy to look after

Vuba backs its resin bound systems with some of the longest warranties in the industry — and day-to-day care is about as simple as outdoor surfaces get.

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Up to 25-year warranty

Vuba resin bound surfaces carry a 20-year manufacturer warranty over a sound asphalt or concrete base — extended to 25 years when installed over a VubaMac permeable base. Interior Natural Stone Carpet floors carry a 20-year warranty.

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5-year no-crack guarantee

On top of the surface warranty, Vuba offers a 5-year no-crack guarantee — a level of assurance rare anywhere in the surfacing industry. Warranty terms and conditions apply; we register your job at install.

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Installed right

Warranties depend on correct installation — base build, membranes, mixing and curing all done to Vuba's spec. That's exactly what our training and process guarantee, confirmed at your free site visit.

Certified Vuba installers

Mike and Dan are both certified by Vuba Surfaces NZ, having completed Vuba's official installer training course in Auckland. Click a certificate to view it full size.

Vuba NZ installer training certificate — Mike Williams Vuba NZ installer training certificate — Dan Higginson

Why certification matters

Resin bound looks simple but is easy to get wrong — the wrong mix ratio, laying temperature or base prep can mean a surface that fails in a couple of winters instead of lasting decades. Certified installation is what keeps Vuba's manufacturer warranties valid on your job.

Simple ongoing care

• Sweep off leaves, berries and debris now and then to prevent staining.
• Occasional wash-down: cold water jet wash on a fan setting, about 300 mm off the surface, sweeping side to side.
• Spills: blot straight away and clean with a mild degreaser — no harsh solvents.
• Moss and algae are rare on a well-drained surface; a jet wash or standard moss treatment clears any growth.
• Optional: a UV resin re-seal after a few years brings back the freshly-laid look.

The first few days & what to avoid

• After install, keep off the surface for 24–48 hours on foot and 48–72 hours for vehicles (cool weather can extend this).
• Avoid turning car wheels on the spot while parked, and spread heavy point loads (jacks, ladders, skips) on boards.
• Keep petrol, oil and strong solvents off the surface — clean up promptly if spilled.

Common Questions

Resin bound surfacing, answered straight

How much does a resin bound driveway cost in Wellington?

As a guide: around $300 per m² including GST to overlay a sound concrete or tarseal driveway, and around $680 per m² for a full engineered build starting from dirt — excavation, drainage, 200mm compacted basecourse, VubaMac base and resin top. Patios over concrete run about $275/m². See our full Wellington pricing guide or get an exact figure with the instant estimator.

Is resin rock cheaper than concrete?

Plain poured concrete is cheaper up front. But against comparable decorative finishes like exposed aggregate, resin bound is closer than most people expect — and it's fully permeable, never fades, resists weeds, has no joins or saw cuts, and carries manufacturer warranties of up to 25 years. Over the life of the surface it's very competitive.

How long does a resin bound driveway last?

Installed correctly on a proper base, 20 to 25+ years. Vuba backs their system with a 20-year warranty over sound concrete or asphalt, 25 years over a VubaMac base, and a 5-year no-crack guarantee. Correct certified installation is what keeps those warranties valid — which is exactly what we're trained and certified to do.

Can you lay resin over my existing concrete driveway?

Yes — if your concrete or tarseal is structurally sound, we clean, repair and prime it, then install the resin bound surface directly over the top. It's the most cost-effective way to get the finish, and it's done in a day or two with the surface walkable within 24–48 hours.

What are the downsides of resin bound surfacing?

Honest answer: it costs more up front than plain concrete, and quality depends heavily on correct installation — wrong mix ratios or a poor base cause failures, which is why certified installation and manufacturer warranties matter. In damp, shaded Wellington spots moss can grow on any surface, but a jet wash or standard moss treatment clears it easily.

Is resin bound surfacing slippery when wet?

No — it's naturally slip-resistant because water drains straight through instead of pooling on top, and the stone texture gives grip underfoot. That's why it's popular for pool surrounds and paths as well as driveways.

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