). I am now thinking along the lines of removing the bricks and laying some new ones in their place. There are about 30 in total that need replacing. This is where I have two options. I get someone to do it or I try and do it myself. Obviously since it is only 30 bricks I do not require a skip etc. and the base will have already been laid. It is my understanding that the bricks will need to be taken out, replaced and then sanded. Ideally I would also quite like second hand weathered bricks since the drive has been down for a few years. How much would a reasonable quote for such work be?Block paving repair
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samr
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My car was dripping oil on the drive. I attempted to use an oil remover to clean it off however it seems to have stained the drive more than the oil :S There is also a few bricks that have been stained with rust (yes, I need a new car ). I am now thinking along the lines of removing the bricks and laying some new ones in their place. There are about 30 in total that need replacing. This is where I have two options. I get someone to do it or I try and do it myself. Obviously since it is only 30 bricks I do not require a skip etc. and the base will have already been laid. It is my understanding that the bricks will need to be taken out, replaced and then sanded. Ideally I would also quite like second hand weathered bricks since the drive has been down for a few years. How much would a reasonable quote for such work be?
). I am now thinking along the lines of removing the bricks and laying some new ones in their place. There are about 30 in total that need replacing. This is where I have two options. I get someone to do it or I try and do it myself. Obviously since it is only 30 bricks I do not require a skip etc. and the base will have already been laid. It is my understanding that the bricks will need to be taken out, replaced and then sanded. Ideally I would also quite like second hand weathered bricks since the drive has been down for a few years. How much would a reasonable quote for such work be?-
Paverman Dan
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- Joined: Tue Jun 29, 2004 5:27 am
Can you just flip them over? If they are tumbled you can just flip 'em over, in many cases. With many cookie cutter pavers you cant because the edges are chamfered.
Not sure how many contractors your gonna get to come out to swap out 30 stones, this may be a do-it-yourselfer project, so you might want to sharpen up your screwdrivers, and let me know when you are ready to pop 'em out, I can give some pointers there, though, a professional, if you can get one, will probably give you a cleaner finished job.
Not sure how many contractors your gonna get to come out to swap out 30 stones, this may be a do-it-yourselfer project, so you might want to sharpen up your screwdrivers, and let me know when you are ready to pop 'em out, I can give some pointers there, though, a professional, if you can get one, will probably give you a cleaner finished job.