Kelley or marshalls circle kits - any advice? - What does the extra 200 pounds buy?
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MrsDon22
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Hello - We are currently doing our patio allowing for 2 circle kits - we're looking at Kelkay's Abbey circle kit and Marshalls Coach house kit. The difference in price is about 200 pounds but struggling to work out what the extra money buys? The Marshalls catalogue is photographed more beautifully for sure, but is there more to it than that?? We're looking for something contemporary and love the yellow/sand colour. Any advice/experience really appreciated. Thanks
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r896neo
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I can't speak for Kelkay as i know nothing about them but you are not just paying for the stone. You are paying more for companies who actually visit quarries in india and quality check stone and select it properly for the uk market and climate, rather than some companies who just recieved a container full of stuff ordered from a photo with very little quality control. Also after sales service and back-up should there be some problem with the materials adds another premium.
Some will have well calibrated stone which is properly and accurately dimensioned making it quick and easy to install whereas other will supply rubbish badly cut and calibrated which can add significant extra time to installation etc.
.NOTE ** I am talking in general terms here for some of the reasons that some paving suppliers charge more for what looks like the same thing.
I am not in anyway suggesting that Kelkay do not do all of the above. Or that Marshalls do etc.
Others may be able to tell you specifics about Kelkay
Some will have well calibrated stone which is properly and accurately dimensioned making it quick and easy to install whereas other will supply rubbish badly cut and calibrated which can add significant extra time to installation etc.
.NOTE ** I am talking in general terms here for some of the reasons that some paving suppliers charge more for what looks like the same thing.
I am not in anyway suggesting that Kelkay do not do all of the above. Or that Marshalls do etc.
Others may be able to tell you specifics about Kelkay
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PavingSuperstore
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Both of these are manufactured concrete so the above wouldn't really apply to these products specifically, but I would suggest getting a sample of both if you haven't seen them in the flesh.
Also, you could consider natural stone alternatives as these are generally much better value and will also offer better longevity overall as they will always scrub up like new whereas concrete paving will gradually fade and often the texture will deteriorate over time. Look out for the CE British Standard marking and the ETI logo for natural stone purchases and you cannot go far wrong.
Also, you could consider natural stone alternatives as these are generally much better value and will also offer better longevity overall as they will always scrub up like new whereas concrete paving will gradually fade and often the texture will deteriorate over time. Look out for the CE British Standard marking and the ETI logo for natural stone purchases and you cannot go far wrong.