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Ayr - KA6
Enquiry from: Adam G
Start Date: Immediate
Monoblock driveway please
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Ayr - KA6
Enquiry from: Adam G
Start Date: Immediate
Monoblock driveway please
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: Dfsg G
Start Date: Immediate
driveway redone with tarmac
Girvan - KA26
Enquiry from: Kerine R
Start Date: Immediate
A few steps require to be made, plus laying 60 x 60 porcelain slabs in the back garden and cementing over a small brick wall. In the front garden remove old slabs in the pathway and put new porcelain ...
Kilmarnock - KA1
Enquiry from: Feisal P
Start Date: Immediate
Tree lopping - pine tree
Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: George K
Start Date: Immediate
Repairs to my concrete printed driveway
Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: William T
Start Date: Immediate
removing monobloc and tarmac driveway
Cumnock - KA18
Enquiry from: Mrs A
Start Date: Immediate
i would like a free quote to lay paving slabs. the slabs must have a grip to walk on at my back garden
Ayr - KA8
Enquiry from: Irene R
Start Date: Immediate
runway in asphalt or tarmac 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 roughly how big i...
Irvine - KA12
Enquiry from: Steven M
Start Date: Immediate
Front garden resin or tarmac Small wall will be needed brought down
Prestwick - KA9
Enquiry from: Bruce R
Start Date: Immediate
tarmac drive way which is on a uphill slope approx 45m squared are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: commercial do you require: asphalt/tarmac what work do you need to h...
Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: Scott G
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer in kilmarnock areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for slab paving.confirmed interest via sms and email at 14/03/2023 10:22.please call to arrange ...
Beith - KA15
Enquiry from: Jonathan S
Start Date: Immediate
Front and back mono block paving around 100 meter square
Ayr - KA7
Enquiry from: Jamie M
Start Date: Immediate
Driveway flattened and tarmacadam
Ardrossan - KA22
Enquiry from: George S
Start Date: Immediate
homeowner block paving supplied and fitted please call to appoint
Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: Fiona K
Start Date: Immediate
Slabs relayed as they are all loose. Pathway slaps to be lifted and new ones put down
Kilwinning - KA13
Enquiry from: Kevin T
Start Date: Immediate
slabbed patio roughly 10 meters by 2 meters asap. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require: block paving location: rear what work is required: pat...
Kilbirnie - KA25
Enquiry from: Scott W
Start Date: Immediate
customer in kilbirnie areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for tarmac paving & driveway.confirmed interest via sms and email at 04/06/2022 10:54.please call...
Ardrossan - KA22
Enquiry from: Drew S
Start Date: Immediate
We need our driveway jet cleaned
Kilmarnock - KA3
Enquiry from: Jean B
Start Date: Immediate
slabs lifted and relayed patio wall replastered are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached garden type: back garden do you have a design: no, but i have some though...
Ayr - KA6
Enquiry from: Stuart W
Start Date: Immediate
front drive way for two cars pavement lowered are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require: asphalt/tarmac what work do you need to have done: driveway rough...
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 Ayrshire | £1,125-£1,725 |
Block paving in Ayrshire | £3,000-£4,600 |
Slab Paving and Driveway in Ayrshire | £1,875-£2,875 |
Driveway cleaning in Ayrshire | £163-£298 |
Gravel paving and driveways in Ayrshire | £3,000-£4,600 |
Pattern imprinted driveways in Ayrshire | £3,750-£5,750 |
Resin bound driveway in Ayrshire | £2,625-£4,025 |
Driveway repair in Ayrshire | £1,520-£2,280 |
Indian Stone Paving in Ayrshire | £2,000-£3,800 |
Pave Driveway in Ayrshire | £1,800-£3,100 |
Are you worried there’s a slope on the area where your block paving is to be installed? Good news is, it’s very possible to lay block paving on a slope. However, this can be a very difficult task which should be done by a reliable professional ( especially if you lack proper training and experience) who can guarantee the best results, the first time and also help save you money from possible costly mistakes. This guide will provide you with everything you need about the slope block paving installation process. Let’s have a look!
• Demarcate The Walkway
To get started, you have to determine how and where you want your walkway to be while also determining the thickness of the paver. Ensure to choose the less sloppy area and utilize landscape paint to mark the area visibly.
• Prepare The Ground
Clear out all forms of dirts, roots, rocks and other debris on the soil. Once done, proceed to cutting the sods to the required length and put them somewhere close.
• Make Boundaries
There’s a need for landscape borders. Here, it’ll be easier to use plastics as boundaries for your lawn’s edges. Install them on the sides that have already been cut
• Apply A Level Of Gravel
Obtain the correct size of gravel and spread them evenly over the area to ensure a firm foundation for the pavers is formed. Makes sure that the rocks is at a minimum of 2 inches deep into the soil.
• Install The Block Pavers
Start from the centremost position of the pathway and work towards the sides until you’re able to cover every inch of the area.
• Apply A Layer Of Cement
Apply cement over the pavers and utilize a broom to sweep it and fill up all the gaps and spaces between the pavers. Then, press the pathway to be levelled using a compactor.
Is there a hole in your asphalt driveway you feel you can repair yourself? If it’s something you know you can confidently do then this step by step guide is just for you. If otherwise, then we’d recommend you hire the services of a reliable professional who can guarantee the best results while also saving you some time and extra money that could result from possible errors. In this article, we’d go over the reparation process of an asphalt driveway with a hole in it.
✓ Get the necessary tools. You’re going to need a broom ( to clean the area), caulking gun ( to fill the hole), a hand tamp a plate compactor or a hammer ( to level the filled in hole) and a weeding glove (just in case there are weeds growing in the hole).
✓ Prepare the area. Do this by weeding the plants or weeds that might have grown inside the hole and identify your asphalt filler.
✓ Wet your soil, if necessary. It’s important to note that this is only necessary if your soil is dry to help the filler stick properly.
✓ Fill in deep holes. If the hole goes down about 3 to 4 inches or more, simply fill it with any material like rocks, clay etc.
✓ Apply the asphalt filler. Fill the hole with the asphalt filler to about half an inch higher than the surface of the driveway.
✓ Level the filler. For a large hole, make use of a plate compactor or a hand stamp, but a hammer will be sufficient for smaller holes.
✓ Cover the hole, if necessary. If your home isn’t level, covering your hole with a piece of plywood is advisable.
✓ Clean off the seal. After the asphalt looks done and in place, simply brush away the debris from the seal to finish off the project.
Tarmac is a material made up of broken stone and tar, used for surfacing roads, driveways and other outdoor areas. It’s actually a registered product trademark, but many people use ‘tarmac’ interchangeably with ‘asphalt’. Asphalt is similar to tarmac, but is now more commonly used, and is made from bitumen instead of tar.
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.
Oil stains on your concrete driveway can look obvious and unsightly. However, there are several different ways to remove them.
If you’ve only just spilled the oil, you can use a mixture of absorbent material, like sawdust, and solvent, like acetone or lacquer. Combine these, place them on the stain, cover and leave for about 24 hours. Then sweep up the mixture and rinse the area with water.
If you’ve got a small, older stain, you can use a detergent like baking soda, vinegar, washing up liquid or laundry detergent. Cover the stain with the detergent and leave for about 30 minutes. Then, add hot water and scrub the area and rinse. You might need to repeat this if necessary.
If it’s a larger, more stubborn stain, you might need to use a special degreaser. You can use this similarly to a detergent but make sure you follow the instruction on the bottle carefully.
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.
You should pull up and remove weeds by hand as and when they appear. If it is a regular problem, you might need to reseal the paving. In extreme cases, the sub layer itself may need to be re-laid. You can use weed killer, however some paving can be discoloured by stronger weed killers.
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.
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