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How much to price

Posted by Alex Butler on April 1, 2010 at 9:20pm in Landscaping
How much should i charge to lay a basic patio, size 7.5mx 5m.I will be using 450x450x32mm slabs.I've got a price in mind, i just want to confirm it.If anyone can help i would be gratefull.Thanks, A.B.
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  • David Bloomer April 1, 2010 at 9:30pm
    whats the existing ground like / whats your planned construction technique.

    what subbase do you plan on using?

    what is access to the site like?

    i guess your only asking about the labour side of it as you must know what your materials costs are?

    a bit more info would help
  • Alex Butler April 1, 2010 at 9:47pm
    Acces is ok, little bit of a walk and a few steps, ground is good, and will be layed on a base of ballast with a top base of sand.
    I am after just the labour cost for this only because my other half and i are having a little debate as she thinks ive come in a bit high.
  • David Bloomer April 1, 2010 at 9:55pm
    without seeing it, im guessing at least 2 weeks work for 1 person, so whatever 2 weeks of your day rate is.
  • Ian Power April 1, 2010 at 10:23pm
    A lot of this will depend on your location as labour rates vary quite significantly.
    Assuming you have all the necessary equipment (obviously hiring wacker plates etc will be aditional if required) and you are butt jointing and not having to point i would say 5 days labour.
    Ian
  • Jackson's Landscape Design April 1, 2010 at 10:29pm
    Will you apply SBR to the underside of the paving? What grade of paving will you be installing and is this a high end project requiring spaced precision radius cuts, etc.

    If you want to chat about prices and installation practices please feel at ease to contact me either by phone or email.

    Have a look at the NCC Streetscape Pointing compound, its fantastic, you can even point in the rain and only once.

    Kerry @ www.JacksonsLandscapeDesign.comp
  • David Bloomer April 1, 2010 at 10:31pm
    id assumed

    dig out to 6inches (approx 6cube) barrow to skip or alternate. 2 days

    barrow in 4inch of ballest 1 day

    barrow in 180+ slabs and sand 1 day

    laying slabs 2 days

    then id assumed pointing as well

    plus a bit for any problems

    I obviously work slower than some people!!!
  • Lawncare-4u.co.uk April 1, 2010 at 11:57pm
    £1000 plus Every material cost ? no cement???????????????
  • The Perfumed Garden April 2, 2010 at 9:57am
    Alex, I see from your profile you're just starting out in business.

    There are many ways of laying paving. Can I suggest you read through the different techniques at the Paving Expert site which is very informative.

    Laying paving is not cheap if it is done properly and we would never lay a patio on sand.

    Simon @ The Perfumed Garden
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