basically I want to install a driveway from scratch.
Driveway size is approx 85M2.
Land is currently 70% grass area and 30% concreate path.
I would need to excavate entire site and fill etc.
I've seen the other drives done by people in the gallery but it's hard to guage what the size was.
Also, if anyone has done their own...what was your experience like...what problems did you encounter and in hind-sight, would you have paid the money for someone else to do the job...and how much did you acctually end up saving???!
Cheers
Wayne
Is this job too big for a diyer?
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Stuarty
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If you hire all the right tools, and take your time with setting out the job can look just as good as the pros. While doing your own project, you can take as much time as you want on it, getting it just to how you want it.
Some people ive spoken to dont mind about the cost, just the fact that they done it and their proud of it, just like i am when i do a job. Ive also seen people give up, either because of lack of confidence, no time, or just fed up. But if you feel confident enough once you have read the website, why not go for it. The satisfaction you will feel once its all done will be overwhelming, good luck and enjoy
Some people ive spoken to dont mind about the cost, just the fact that they done it and their proud of it, just like i am when i do a job. Ive also seen people give up, either because of lack of confidence, no time, or just fed up. But if you feel confident enough once you have read the website, why not go for it. The satisfaction you will feel once its all done will be overwhelming, good luck and enjoy
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bobhughes
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I agree with all the above. You can read elsewhere about the difficulty of finding a good contractor so DIY will save you from that.
Two suggestions though.
1.You should consider finding a contractor who will dig and clear the site for you. You can use a mini digger and skips, but a man with a JCB and a tipper won’t cost any more and will do the job in a day.
2. If you can, then you should get some help with the heavy work. There’s a lot of barrowing and shovelling to do – not to mention that second opinion when needed.
The key is to allow plenty of time and to make sure that the groundwork is exactly right before you start the enjoyable bit with the blocks. All the advice you need is right here on this site.
Good Luck
Two suggestions though.
1.You should consider finding a contractor who will dig and clear the site for you. You can use a mini digger and skips, but a man with a JCB and a tipper won’t cost any more and will do the job in a day.
2. If you can, then you should get some help with the heavy work. There’s a lot of barrowing and shovelling to do – not to mention that second opinion when needed.
The key is to allow plenty of time and to make sure that the groundwork is exactly right before you start the enjoyable bit with the blocks. All the advice you need is right here on this site.
Good Luck
You're entitled to the work, not the reward.
Bob
Bob