The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Mon Jan 24, 2005 10:58 pm**

I have just had a job completed, driveway. The finished job looks good. I chose the contractor with reference to other completed jobs and satisfied customer, written quote specified 100mm mot sub base, 40mm sand all compacted etc etc. The job was as specified and looks good. BUT...after refering to your site I notice that the blocks were not laid on cement but some cement was placed at the side of the blocks (a resonable amount 1 side but not a lot on the other as the block paving is close to the boundry).

I have not paid yet. I seek advice on how to proceed, considering that this aspect was not detailed in the quote.

If I were to insist on it being rectified how much work is now involved? What can I quote to strengthen my case? If he refuses to correct it what other options are available to me? Could I get someone else to correct it and pay them? Or would it be best to leave it and see if it is OK?

Thanks

Posted: **Mon Jan 24, 2005 11:26 pm**

First of all do you mean cement and not concrete? The edges should be laid on a minimum 100mm concrete bed. Then the sides of the pavers haunched, unless something else is retaining them. What is the other side of the boundary?
Cheers Carl

Posted: **Tue Jan 25, 2005 8:54 am**

Yes concrete.

In the areas I am refering to, the other side of the boundary is just soil.

Also, after overnight rain, some of the joints seem to have a lot of sand visible between them (more than before) is this normal?

Posted: **Tue Jan 25, 2005 9:37 am**

I have spoken to the builder and he is going to take up the edge course and lay on concrete. What do I need to look for considering he is doing the job retrospectively?

Posted: **Tue Jan 25, 2005 11:40 pm**

Make sure he lays the edge pavers on a bed at least 100mm deep and the hauncing comes two thirds up the side of the edging paver.

The drop of sand level in the gaps is normal. When it has been dry for a few days, the contractor should either come back and top up the sand or leave you a bag so you can do it your self.

Cheers Carl

Posted: **Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:46 pm**

See the Edge Courses page

Edited By Tony McC on 1107470811

The Brew Cabin

Help please - Job just completed