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  Jim Davidson April 24, 2010 at 10:11pm

  Thanks Karl
  
  Nothing to hide but i never put any personel details on the internet.
  
  Haven't got anyone in to quote yet as I dont want to waste there time if its going to be way above my budget.
  
  Based on your figures it looks like i'll be doing a make do and mend.
  
  Thanks for your input.
  
  Karl Harrison said:

  1. Do some research, there are loads of pavers out there that would suit, you'll have to choose. Unless of course you pay a garden designer to do this for you!
  
  2. For 40 sq m, assuming the sub base is a sound foundation to work from then you might get away with 2K
  
  sand at 50mm 2 cubic metres (4 tonne bags) £140
  cement 24 x 25 kg bags £84
  SBR adhesive to paint the underside of the pavers £20
  slabs cheap sand stone (3 tonne) £18 per metre £800
  NCC pointing High quality pointing resin based, brilliant stuff (4 -5 x 40Kg) £480
  consumables tools, buckest, spray line,
  tool hire as required, whacker plate, mixer, cutter etc
  labour 3 days for 2 blokes asuming £150 per day per man £900
  
  add that lot up and £2424 plus vat = 2848.20
  
  9 panels of fencing would be approx 1.905 x 9 = 17.145 linear metres, £756.09 plus vat and old fence removed, you could always try www.thefencedoctor.co.uk
  
  sleeper beds would need approx 16 sleepers at about £22.00 and an impact driver with long bolts to fix them together. Soil to fill them 3 tonne bags.
  
  I can be more specific if you require, i guess if you want cheap cheap cheap you'll be doing this yourself take ages and won't be happy with the poor results.
  
  Use a professional landscape gardener, oh and let us see your profile - what have you got to hide?
  
  cheers
  
  Karl
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  Jim Davidson April 24, 2010 at 10:14pm

  Thanks Pro Gard
  
  Is closeboard the same as feather edge
  
  Pro Gard said:

  For the fence closeboard panels would be more atractive than lap panels. Aprox an extra £10 premium per panel over the cost per panel of standard L lap.
  
  Why not get a few local firms to quote you for the work? trying to give Internet prices without seeing the actual site will always be a stab in the dark.
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  Big Dig Groundworks April 25, 2010 at 9:43am

  Close board is the same as featheredge.
  
  One way to save some money would be to use 'council grey' 2x2 or 3x2 butted up. this would give you a smooth surface that you desire but over time seeds would settle in the joints so
  you would have to do a bit of maintenance to keep it looking good.
  
  As already stated your best bet would be to get in some one local to you to give you a price which would be more accurate than a guesstimate from what you have described.
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  Gary RK April 25, 2010 at 11:05am

  Jim,
  
  You don't have put 'personal details' such as your phone number and address on view, but I think you will find people will respond more if they know who they are reponding to...Otherwise it's all a bit of cloak and dagger.
  
  How about your location, what you do, what experience you have, what you are trying to achieve?
  
  Remember, you're on the UK's leading open and transparent network for landscaping professionals and other interested parties....
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  Jim Davidson April 26, 2010 at 9:42pm

  Thanks Big Dig
  
  Have thought about going that route but thats a last resort !
  
  I know you guys probably don't use the likes of B & Q for paving but any views on thier cheapo stuff?
  
  Big Dig Groundworks said:

  Close board is the same as featheredge.
  
  One way to save some money would be to use 'council grey' 2x2 or 3x2 butted up. this would give you a smooth surface that you desire but over time seeds would settle in the joints so
  you would have to do a bit of maintenance to keep it looking good.
  
  As already stated your best bet would be to get in some one local to you to give you a price which would be more accurate than a guesstimate from what you have described.
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  Kieran Ray April 26, 2010 at 9:48pm

  Not that great, You can get Better quality cheeper.
  
  What part of Herts are you in? I may know some local supplyers to you, im near Dunstable.
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  Big Dig Groundworks April 28, 2010 at 10:04am

  If you have a look on buildcenter website you could see if they have a dedicated landscape centre near to you. These have a good range of paving on display and will give you a good idea of what they look like laid and whether you like them.
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  Jim Davidson April 29, 2010 at 7:37pm

  Thanks for the replies.
  
  I'm in Watford - will give buildcentre a go.
  
  Have someone coming round tomorrow to give me a ballpark figure - will then work out a design/spec if budget allows.
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  Kieran Ray April 29, 2010 at 11:09pm

  Hae you tried jewsons too they are in watford. Also if you dont mind poping up the A41 to Tring there is a great place there caled King Acers they are a specilaist landscape center tacked onto a wyvale garden centre.
  
  Jim Davidson said:

  Thanks for the replies.
  
  I'm in Watford - will give buildcentre a go.
  
  Have someone coming round tomorrow to give me a ballpark figure - will then work out a design/spec if budget allows.