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Fortrose - IV10
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Fortrose - IV10
Enquiry from: Mrs G
Start Date: Immediate
Laying a patio
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: James M
Start Date: Immediate
Paving behind house for patio
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: A
Start Date: Immediate
Drive way refreshed. Please email quotes. Thank you
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: A
Start Date: Immediate
Drive way to garage tarmac
Alness - IV17
Enquiry from: Cath L
Start Date: Immediate
drive way done with patterned concrete are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: block paving roughly how big is the driveway area: 2-3 cars what level ...
Alness - IV17
Enquiry from: Michael H
Start Date: Immediate
customer in alness area has requested that we arrange quotes for their tarmac paving & driveway project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a driveway installer directly....
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: David M
Start Date: Immediate
looking to get a quote to extend my tar mac driveway 15.6m2 or 10.6m2, id like a quote for both. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: asphalt/tarm...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Iain M
Start Date: Immediate
drive stripped of gravel and slabs, 6” base material supplied and laid then tarred 2 - 3” deep. black with occasional white chips style. are you the property owner: owner of the property property ...
Inverness - IV5
Enquiry from: Adam W
Start Date: Immediate
small car park for 1 car front to my house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: asphalt/tarmac what work do you need to have done: driveway roughly...
Muir of Ord - IV6
Enquiry from: Judy D
Start Date: Immediate
replace our existing gravel driveway are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: other what work do you need to have done: other roughly how big is the dr...
Nairn - IV12
Enquiry from: Susannah M
Start Date: Immediate
customer has a paving & driveways project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for slab paving. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a driveway installer.confi...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Darren W
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer in inverness area has requested that we arrange quotes for their gravel paving & driveway project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a driveway installer direct...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Jennifer S
Start Date: Immediate
wish to clean up front of building-commercial building cleaning - pressure washing services are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) is the building: business roughly how large is your dr...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Kathleen A
Start Date: Immediate
customer requested quotes for gravel paving & driveway from a driveway installer around inverness. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discus...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Kathleen A
Start Date: Immediate
customer made an online enquiry for slab paving and confirmed on online they would like a call with a driveway installer to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote.
Dingwall - IV7
Enquiry from: Donald M
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer in dingwall area has requested that we arrange quotes for their slab paving project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a driveway installer directly.please call...
Nairn - IV12
Enquiry from: Sandra J
Start Date: Immediate
looking for 600x300 grey slabs plus sand are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you require: crazy paving / slabs what work do you need to have done: othe...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Ron M
Start Date: Immediate
We have extended the width of our driveway and made ready. We need a quote now to resurface the whole driveway with tarmac.
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Andrew F
Start Date: Immediate
customer in inverness areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for gravel paving & driveway.confirmed interest via sms and email at 25/08/2021 11:19.please call...
Inverness - IV2
Enquiry from: Andrew F
Start Date: Immediate
customer in inverness 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 25/08/2021 11:19.please call to arrange a...
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 Fortrose | £1,125-£1,725 |
Block paving in Fortrose | £3,000-£4,600 |
Slab Paving and Driveway in Fortrose | £1,875-£2,875 |
Driveway cleaning in Fortrose | £225-£345 |
Gravel paving and driveways in Fortrose | £3,000-£4,600 |
Pattern imprinted driveways in Fortrose | £3,750-£5,750 |
Resin bound driveway in Fortrose | £2,625-£4,025 |
Driveway repair in Fortrose | £1,520-£2,280 |
Indian Stone Paving in Fortrose | £2,000-£3,800 |
Pave Driveway in Fortrose | £1,800-£3,100 |
Is your driveway damaged or starting to show some signs of cracks and gaps? If yes, then you’d probably be thinking of repairing it before it gets even worse. Repairing a driveway is largely an unknown process but also a very tedious task as well. So if you’re looking to hire a professional for help, just how much is the repair going to cost? In this article, we’re going to look at the various factors that can determine the cost of a driveway repair.
In the UK, the average price of repairing a driveway is usually within the range of £1,400 to £1,800, where as the normal price of a driveway repair will range between £700 to £2,400. although some small repairs tasks can be as low as £250, while huge driveway repairs can skyrocket to about £4,200.
However, in general, the overall cost of repair a driveway can not be determined as each driveway is unique with their special repair needs. The factors that can influence the price of a driveway repair includes the material used, the perimeter of the driveway as well as the condition of the foundation. The only factor that’s not unique to any one driveway is the materials used, so let’s take a look at the differences in price using the based on the various types of materials available.
✓ Concrete. The average cost of repairing a concrete driveway is usually between £250 to £3,200. Have it in mind at most times the price of fixing an overly damaged driveway can be more than the cost of buying a new one.
✓ Asphalt. The average cost of repairing an asphalt driveway is usually between £750 to £2,800.
✓ Brick. The average cost of repairing a brick driveway is usually between £700 to £1,700.
✓ Cobblestone. The average cost of repairing a cobblestone driveway is usually between £500 to £1,600.
Driveway work is usually done in the warmer half of the year. This is partly to avoid bad weather. If you want to get ahead and avoid waiting for a contractor to be free, you should try getting in touch with a professional in the early spring so a date can be booked for install as soon as practically possible.
Generally, a paved driveway is always subjected to regular usage and yours isn’t likely to be an exception, otherwise you won’t be here. Regular usage automatically necessitates regular maintenance of the driveway in order to extend its lifespan, make your property safer and add more value to it. This maintenance will involve a frequent inspection of the paved driveway so as to identify and repair divots, cracks as well as rutting. Paved driveways usually have a lifespan ranging between 15 to 20 years, but this can only be guaranteed when backed by regular maintenance activities. Failure to provide your paved driveway with a regular maintenance will lead to a rapid deterioration within just a couple of years after installation.
The issues commonly faced by paved driveways is usually different based on several factors such as the weather, your location, your property’s sub base as well as some other elements. The ability to identify the problems and solve or repair them on time is key to success while it’s also save you some time and money. In this article we’re going to look at how to go about do-it-yourself tasks that involves minor cracks. More intense damages are advised to be handled only by professionals.
✓ Prepare the area. Clear the debris, weed the plants or vegetation (if any).
✓ Use a strong spray from a garden hose to wash clean the cracks
✓ In the event whereby the crack is deep, simply fill it until it reach about a quarter inch of the surface with sand.
✓ Tamp down the sand to make it more compact.
✓ Apply a patching compound to the surface of the cracked paved driveway.
✓ Leave it for some time to cure.
✓ Once cured, you can then apply your sealant.
Being a strong and durable product requiring little maintenance and expected to last over 2 decades, it’s little wonder resin is now a popular material amongst homeowners in the UK to build their driveways. However, there’s always the issue of the driveway fading, cracking or even becoming worn and tired. So is it possible to repair resin driveways? The answer is yes, a resin driveway can be repaired, however the best approach to use largely depends on the issue being faced. As a confident DIYer it’ll be very easy to do, but if you lack the confidence then calling in a professional for help would be a better option. So let’s take a look at how you can repair your resin driveways.
For cracks, the best reparation approach would be to chisel it out. Once done, then you can proceed to breaking the stones to form a rough edge. It’s important to make sure that the matrix of the stone remains unaffected. Make a new mixture of resin bound stone and pack it in tightly to the gap. While doing this, we’ll recommend making use of a plastic trowel to avoid burnishing. This fresh mixture will then create a smooth and perfect surface by interlocking with the edges. You can follow similar procedure for patches but these are larger holes or damages than cracks and as the name suggests are mostly likely to remain noticeable but will prevent further crumbling of your resin driveway.
For homeowners, who aren’t so keen about the patch repairs, you can opt for an overlay especially in the event whereby the majority of the surface has failed. Although many usually shy away from this approach because of the perceived high expenses, but the fact is that the approach is actually cost effective as you won’t have the need to spend more money in the long run.
When your driveway is suffering from depression, it becomes unsafe for driving (a danger zone) and ugly - no homeowner wants that! Unfortunately, most driveways won’t hold flat for long as they tend to develop cracks and potholes pretty quickly. Here, we are going to take you through how to fill asphalt driveways’ depression so as to ensure the sinkholes in your driveway poses no threat to you or your loved ones, while also beautifying your property. The approach to be used depends on the intensity of the depression. If its only a few cracks and holes, this can easily be repaired with some equipment. But if otherwise is the case, then calling a reliable professional will be your best bet. In this article, we’ll show you how to repair dips in your asphalt driveway relatively quickly.
✓ Pick a date with warm and sunny weather. This is because if you work in a cold weather, chances are the materials will freeze and hence, unusable. So find a day when the temperature will over 50 degrees Fahrenheit and below 80 degrees Celsius and when there would be no rain. We’ll advise a day between May to October.
✓ Prepare the area. Remove all loose stones, soil, dirt as well as vegetation from the holes. Once done, you can then proceed to washing the area with a pressure washer or sweep with a broom.
✓ Apply a thin mixture of asphalt to the area. Use a flat stirring stick to coat the low driveway area with a thin mixture of asphalt.
✓ Tamp the asphalt repair mix. Purchase the right kind of asphalt to repair the driveway. Fine aggregate asphalt mixture is more suited to filling small holes, whereas the coarse aggregate is more suited to filling larger holes. Apply layers ( about 2 inches each time) of the asphalt repair mix to the sunken area and use a shovel to give it a smooth finish. Once done, simply make the area smooth and protect it with a piece of plywood. Do not walk or drive on the area for a couple of days.
A patio is an outdoor space which can be used for a variety of stuffs which includes fun time with family and friends, reading time or just relaxing as the fresh breeze blows. With all these benefits and more, it’s becomes more obvious that there’s a need to keep your patio in a tip top condition at all times. If otherwise, you may not be able to enjoy your patio to your satisfaction and probably, for as long as you would want. You simply have to provide it with a regular maintenance which involves inspecting and identifying the damages that needs to be repaired before it gets out of hand. Fortunately, the minor repairs can be done by yourself if you’re confident enough. However, for bigger damages it’s advisable to call in a professional for help. In this article, we’ll take you through the patio reparation process.
✓ Prepare the area. This involves removing the problem piece gently and carefully. If there’s a piece you think can still be useful, store it in the re-use pile or you can start a new one. Once you’re done removing the pieces, the next thing to do would be to start removing anything that’s unwanted from the damaged area like debris, unwanted soil etc, and start sand fitting with some fresh sand. This should be levelled out to ensure there’s no bumps.
✓ With the sand down, you can start by putting the pieces back in together. This should be done gently to avoid any further damage. Do this until your patio
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There are several effective ways to clean paving slabs. It’s important to pick a method that suits you and your paving material.
Whatever method you use, start by removing all weeds and loose debris from your paving. Then, if you have a pressure washer, you can simply use this to clean away any dirt.
If you don’t have a pressure washer, you can try using soapy water or watered-down bleach. If you use soapy water, mix a mild detergent like washing up liquid with warm water. Then pour it onto your paving, work it in with a brush and rinse it off with clean water.
If you use bleach, first make sure that the water won’t drain off onto any plant life, as this can kill it. You should also avoid using bleach on concrete slabs, as it will cause them to fade. Mix one-part bleach with five-parts water, pour it onto your paving and work it in with a brush. Then leave it for 15 minutes and rinse it off with clean water.
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.
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