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Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 12:18 am
by batty betty
i am thinking of having the drive block paved.i've had afew quotes but i don't know who to go with.are there any specific questions i need to ask?also ,if i choose clay,does it need a sealant?one contractor said a new sand has come on the market which will help to maintain the drive for longer.is this so?thanks :;):
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 12:59 am
by williams
Do some research on whats meant to be done and then ask specific questions like how deep is the sub base, are the edges laid on concrete, ask to see previous work and take note of attention to detail.
Go with who you believe will be the most genuine.
I think i have heard of this sand, its like kiln but water is applied after so it doesnt wash out or get any weeds allegedly, im not sure how true that is, i had a leaflet through my front door a few months back.
Normal kiln dried sand will suffice imo, theres always a bit of maintenance involved, look after it and it will look good for a very long time.
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 1:09 pm
by lutonlagerlout
always go on recommendation and visual inspection of previous work, the cheapest is unlikely to be the best
LLL
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:39 pm
by batty betty
thanks for replies,but its not always easy to know what to look for.does anyoneknow of a good paving company in s.staffs or west midlands.thanks
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:42 pm
by lutonlagerlout
theres a regular poster on here matthew wakeman "the driveway company" think he is in brum somewhere
aha here it is
driveway webby
best regards LLL
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:32 pm
by MatthewWakeman
Thanks for the mention Luton
We are currently booking into 1st week of June
regards
matt
the driveway company
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:40 am
by Tony McC
There's a whole page on the main website detailing the best strategies to find a decent contractor.
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:00 pm
by batty betty
:;):
thanks for all the suggestions.i will ring the comp. mentioned tomorrow.i am finding this w.site very helpful.one contractor said [when queried about the edgings]that he cemented them with sand and concrete.is this ok?
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:57 am
by Tony McC
How can anything be "cemented" with sand?
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:16 am
by batty betty
i don't know but those were his exact words ! by the way there does not seem to be any interlay reg.contractors inthe west mid/south staffs!
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:42 am
by williams
must have meant sand and cement i,d have thought.
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 6:26 pm
by MatthewWakeman
well
had a long chat with betty yesterday evening. I think ive done my self out of the work as she now knows enough to complete the work on her own, 20 years of experience given away in 40mins.
LOL
regards
Matthew
The Driveway Company
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:03 pm
by lutonlagerlout
well betty interlay is a thing that contractors have to pay to be in, I would go with someone who has good references and does driveways a lot, wink-wink matthew wakemen wink wink
LLL