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Weston-Super-Mare - BS23
Enquiry from: Gina F
Start Date: Immediate
Driveway to be tarmacked
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Weston-Super-Mare - BS23
Enquiry from: Gina F
Start Date: Immediate
Driveway to be tarmacked
Weston-Super-Mare - BS22
Enquiry from: Gareth E
Start Date: Immediate
Replace existing block paved drive with new
Weston-Super-Mare - BS22
Enquiry from: Chris F
Start Date: Immediate
Convert front garden into resin parking area
Weston-Super-Mare - BS23
Enquiry from: Michelle B
Start Date: Immediate
drive way no frills to be fitted are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you require: gravel & stone what work do you need to have done: driveway roughly h...
Weston-Super-Mare - BS22
Enquiry from: Ken D
Start Date: Immediate
Patio to be replaced with paving approx 12 ft by 12 ft
Weston-Super-Mare - BS22
Enquiry from: Ken D
Start Date: Immediate
Patio to be replaced with paving approx 12 ft by 12 ft
Weston-Super-Mare - BS22
Enquiry from: Ken D
Start Date: Immediate
Patio to be replaced with paving approx 12 ft by 12 ft
Weston-Super-Mare - BS22
Enquiry from: Ken D
Start Date: Immediate
Patio to be replaced with paving approx 12 ft by 12 ft
Weston-Super-Mare - BS23
Enquiry from: Rebecca B
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
ms requested quotes for slab paving from a driveway installer around weston-super-mare. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the info...
Weston-Super-Mare - BS23
Enquiry from: Valerie C
Start Date: Immediate
take up old weary tarmac and renew in drive are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: asphalt/tarmac what work do you need to have done: driveway ...
Weston-Super-Mare - BS24
Enquiry from: Adam G
Start Date: Immediate
customer visited the mypatioprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: terrace property owner: owner, work description: looking for someone to install a patio preferably porcelain, ar...
Weston-Super-Mare - BS24
Enquiry from: Matthew H
Start Date: Immediate
*homeowner gravel driveway supplied and fitted please call to appoint
Weston-Super-Mare - BS24
Enquiry from: Michael T
Start Date: Immediate
customer made an online enquiry for tarmac paving & driveway and confirmed on telephone and email they would like a call with a driveway installer to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointme...
Weston-Super-Mare - BS22
Enquiry from: Martin R
Start Date: Immediate
a quote on repair or replace tarmac pathway
Weston-Super-Mare - BS22
Enquiry from: Stephen D
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
approx 80m2 driveway. removing the existing surface are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: resin patterned what work do you need to have done: drivew...
Weston-Super-Mare - BS22
Enquiry from: Nichola W
Start Date: Immediate
We need our garden levelled and slabs laid
Weston-Super-Mare - BS24
Enquiry from: Shannon C
Start Date: Immediate
id like to have a patio fitted are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: rear what work is required: path, patio roughly how...
Weston-Super-Mare - BS23
Enquiry from: Alastair L
Start Date: Immediate
replace drive with concrete imprint approx 25sqm replace rear patio with new 32sqm property in bs22 wsm are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block ...
Weston-Super-Mare - BS23
Enquiry from: Diana T
Start Date: Immediate
i would like a terrace area laid approx 4.5 x 3 meteres in quarry tiles. it needs to look victorian to fit in with the house, so a terracotta and black chequer board design is required. are you the p...
Weston-Super-Mare - BS22
Enquiry from: Kay T
Start Date: Immediate
driveway double garage room for four cars
Are you planning to install a driveway on your home or property? If yes, then you’ll most likely be interested to know exactly how much it’s going to cost. Well, to get started you’ll have to decide whether you’ll be doing this yourself or perhaps you’d be hiring a specialist. The project could be much more effective if you decide to tackle it on your own as you’re only going to be worried about the paying for the materials without any labour costs. However, installing a driveway is not the simplest of tasks even for the competent and more experienced DIYers. Therefore, if you choose to carry out the project on your own, you should also get ready for a longer completion time than it would have been if you hired a professional which is usually around 48 hours. If you have all the tools and materials in place before commencement, then it’s possible to complete the project over the weekend. However, there are many risks involved such as the possibility of misjudging the proper quantity of concrete mixture (for a concrete driveway) and more. So, how much does driveway installer charge?
Well, just like other home improvement projects, the amount charged by driveway installers depend on a number of factors like the type of driveway (concrete, asphalt, tarmac etc), size of the area, the experience of the professional, the property’s location and lots more. However, in general, the average cost of a driveway ranges between £35 to £85 per square metre. For labour costs, you can expect to pay between £200 to £450 per day based on the work’s complexity.
The table shows the sorts of task that Driveway Installers typically do as well as the regular cost series of these projects. Some jobs take longer to finish than others so costs do be very different by project.
View our Driveway Installer cost guide View our Driveway Installer adviceDriveway Installer job | Driveway Installer cost in 2024 |
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Tarmac paving and driveways in Weston-super-mare | £1,125-£1,725 |
Block paving in Weston-super-mare | £3,000-£4,600 |
Slab Paving and Driveway in Weston-super-mare | £1,875-£2,875 |
Driveway cleaning in Weston-super-mare | £342-£1,115 |
Gravel paving and driveways in Weston-super-mare | £2,250-£4,550 |
Pattern imprinted driveways in Weston-super-mare | £3,750-£5,750 |
Resin bound driveway in Weston-super-mare | £2,625-£4,025 |
Driveway repair in Weston-super-mare | £1,520-£2,280 |
Indian Stone Paving in Weston-super-mare | £2,000-£3,800 |
Pave Driveway in Weston-super-mare | £1,800-£3,100 |
Gravel, asphalt, concrete and paving can all be permeable. However, some types of asphalt and concrete are impermeable. This is why it’s important to be precise about what material you want for your driveway. If you want a permeable driveway, you should also make sure that your sub-base is also permeable.
Can You Lay Block Paving On Top Of Concrete?
The replacement or improvement of your driveway is unarguably one of the most expensive projects you can undertake in the exterior of your home. When done by a true professional the results can be impressive and visually appealing, however you’d have to pay huge bucks to have this done. This is exactly the situation with block paving as it is not only time consuming, but also a lot more expensive when compared to other types of driveway.
A large chuck of this cost is associated with the removal of the existing driveway. So assuming your old driveway is concrete, can you simply pave over the existing concrete? If yes, will it save you money? The simple and short answer is yes. It’s in fact advisable to pave over concrete as this will not only add around 20% to your home’s value, but also make it look a lot more attractive and pleasing to the eye.
However, there are some problems associated with block paving over concrete. It may be better to remove the concrete in situations whereby the base is substandard. For instance, if the ground underneath the concrete is failing, there’ll most definitely be problems.
Also, there’ll be some issues with settling (not even the cracks). If your concrete is dropping little amounts every year, these can affect the blocks and ultimately lead to dropping of some sections of the block paving in such a way that they’ll no longer be on the same level as the other blocks. Giving a rise to the possibility of drainage issues, tripping hazard and lots more.
Other issues that may crop up can be triggered as a result of using the wrong size block height as well as totally ignoring or overlooking the undulations of the concrete.
How To Lay Block Paving
Do you wish to know how to install block paving? We’ve got you covered! Here, you’ll find a useful step by step guide that’ll provide you with all the necessary information to lay a wide range of block paving products available in the market today. You must, however, note that the installation of block paving can be a tricky affair and should not be attempted unless you have undergone a proper training or have a good experience in the field. If otherwise, we’d advise you to leave the task for a reliable block laying professional to guarantee the best results and also avoid making costly mistakes.
lDesign
• Draw up a design to perfectly suits your needs.
• Decide on the type of block as well as colour.
lExcavation
• Use a mini excavator or a JCB ( depending on the size of the job) to excavate the driveway.
• Identify and mark out the area to be excavated.
• Dug out the area until you reach a suitable level
• Ensure that the proposed finish level is 150mm underneath the damp proof course in any of the adjoining building’s brick.
lEdge Restraints
• Build a 100mm depth-thick concrete foundation with the help of a concrete mixer, 1 part cement and 6 parts ballast.
• Position the kerb unit on top of the level with a string line and spirit level.
• Use a trowel and rubber mallet to mortar the kerb unit to the foundation.
• Haunch the back of the kerb units in such a way that the concrete reach half way up the kerb’s rear.
lSubbase
• Put the crushed concrete in the edge restraints and ensure it’s at the desired level of 50mm.
• Use a vibrating plate to compact and level
lScreeding
• Apply a layer of sharp sand (to 50mm depth) and campact it using a vibrating plate.
• Apply second layer of sharp sand (to 20mm depth) on top of the first layer.
• Level the second layer to the correct falls.
lInstallation Of Paving
• Lay the block paving starting from the bottom of a slope.
• Ensure the blocks are placed at about 10mm to 15mm above the required finish level.
• Make sure the blocks used are between 3-5 packs as you proceed with your desired pattern. You may need to cut smaller block pieces to fill smaller gaps.
lFinishing Touches
• Clear out the area to ensure no debris is left on the blocks.
• Put kiln dried sand and brush across the whole of the area, ensuring the sands falls between the blocks’ joints.
• Compact the drive with the vibrating plate.
• Brush more kiln dried sand over the area and compact again
• Repeat the process until the joints are full of sand.
Do you want to install a new patio? If yes, then on top of the agenda will definitely be the cost of paving slabs. However providing a single and accurate estimate to the cost of your new patio is almost impossible as there are many factors that can influence what the price would be. These factors include the size of the area, the choice of stone, installations and lots more.
To get a more accurate estimate of your cost there’s is the need to look at some factors before calculation. These includes envisioning your patio as well as putting the drainage in mind. Firstly, you’ll need to decide where you want your patio to be - this should include considering whether you’ll get enough privacy sitting on your patio and more. If you’re able to identify where to put your patio, you’ll be able to have a clearer idea of the potential shape and size of the patio. Secondly, there’s a need to consider the drainage because failure to provide adequate drainage will only result in storing of water which leads to a development of algae or vegetation across your patio.
The material you opt for is also a huge determinant of your patio’s cost. When it comes to paving slabs you’ll only get what you pay for. Deciding to go for cheaper paving slabs will most likely lead to frequent staining, slippery surface, tough maintenance as well as constant cracking. Consequently, the act of cutting back on the cost of paving slabs will only you cost you more money in the long run. What’s more? If you have an existing patio you’d like to replace, then you’d probably need to include the cost of removing the existing one.
How to joint pave or grout paving slabs is a common question asked by several home owners. Most times they may have some existing paving and thinking its high time to have them re-pointed or laid some new pavings and wondering how to fill the gaps.
In the UK, patios don’t get much use especially during cold winter months. However even when not in use, the combination of wet weather and cold temperatures is capable of having the hardest outdoor living spaces looking a bit neglected. This may lead to cracked grouting which leaves gaps between stones making way to a place where weeds can grow and flourish during spring. You definitely wouldn’t want your outdoor living space looking this messy. Hence, there’s a need to get your patio back on track by grouting the paving slabs. However, if you lack proper training or experience, it’s advisable to employ a reliable professional who can guarantee the best results. In this guide, you’ll learn more about the paving slabs grouting process.
• Saturate the area that needs to be repointed with the help of a hosepipe and/or watering cans. Use a yard brush to distribute the water across the paving slabs.
• Pour a generous amount of your compound product over the newly soaked patio.
• Sweep the into the joints where it’s needed with the help of a broom. Do this carefully in order to make sure each and every joint is fully filled with the compound. If done right, this can help prevent premature cracking for a long period of time.
• Once the joints are filled with the compound, brush aside the exces product and strike it in. Ensure that the product is pressed firmly into each gap leaving behind no spaces.
• Sweep out the excesses which can be kept for future use.
How To Repair Sunken Concrete Driveway
If you have concrete driveway that’s cracked, uneven and mostly especially sunken, you’d know how distasteful it can be just viewing it on your property. A sunken concrete driveway is most likely caused by rainwater erosion removing the soil under it or a big root under it which as rotted over time. Another possible cause of the sunken concrete is an improperly prepared base which implies that the soil beneath wasn’t fully compact when the concrete was poured on it. Later on the soil beneath will eventually settle and shift below the concrete driveway which weakens the integrity of the entire driveway, making it more vulnerable to cracks, unevenness and sunken.
Two ways in which you can fix this problem includes either demolishing the whole driveway, re-compact the soil underneath and fill with new concrete or repair the entire driveway using an easy process called slabjacking. In this article, we’re going to look at the slabjacking repair process as it’s significantly less expensive than the demolishing approach and will also cause minimal disruption to your lifestyle.
Also referred to as mudjacking or concrete lifting, slabjacking is simply a process used to float your existing concrete back to its original position. If you are not a competent DIYer or lack confidence to pull this off, we’d recommend reach out to a professional for help. If otherwise, then you can practice the slabjacking process given below.
✓ Drill holes through the slab.
✓ Pump grout mixture through the holes. This mixture will spread out beneath he driveway and raise it up.
✓ Lastly, fill the holes and level the concrete driveway surface.in such a way to hide the signs of the repair made.
This is a process that works to efficiently get your driveway back in a top condition relatively quickly.
A resin bound driveway is made from resin and aggregates that are mixed together to create a smooth, flat surface. They’re often called ‘stone carpets’ because they offer a decorative finish that is durable and requires very little maintenance. It has lots of little gaps that allow water to drain into the ground, which means that you won’t get pooling or flooding around your property.
You can choose from lots of different colours and types of aggregate (stones) so that your resin bound driveway complements your property. Most contractors recommend choosing a darker aggregate because they are more resistant to the sun, but if you choose a good UV-resistant resin you should be able to have a lighter stone that doesn’t get too bleached by the sun.
To lay a resin bound driveway, resin and aggregates are mixed in a forced action mixer to create a mixture that a tradesperson will then pour and trowel onto a prepared base. It will become smooth once it’s cured, and the stones will all be contained, so you won’t have to spend time sweeping gravel back onto your driveway. The only maintenance that’s needed is to wash it with soapy water every now and again and sweep away any debris. Just make sure you don’t use chemicals or oils, as this might damage the coating.
Spreading gravel on your driveway is usually pretty easy. Tip it into dispersed piles over your driveway area and then use a rake to spread it out evenly. If you’re creating a particularly large driveway and are getting your gravel delivered, you might be able to get help from your delivery driver.
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