Problems with new patio - Wobbly slabs coming off

[Smox]

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We just had a new patio laid. The landscaper used indian sandstone and slabs were laid on the bed of the sharp sand. Then the pointing was done and everything was sealed. Today, we noticed that few slabs are wobbly. After the careful inspection it became obvious that pointing is separating from the slabs and that actuually they can easily be lifted off.
It did cost a lot of money and I am beyond desparation. The guy is coming to inspect the problem but I wanted to hear a second/expert opinion before he comes and hear what in your opinion the best remedial action is. The photos are given with the link and I hope you can give me advice based on them.

Thank you in advance

[dig dug dan]

from the pictures, it looks like not enough cement added, mix too dry and no bond bridge was applied. its a rip up and relay i'm afraid

[Smox]

Ah not good. But thank you for the opinion. The more I look, the more certain it seems that it is the only solution as pointing is cracked around quite few slabs. It's just the matter of time when they come loose too.

[lutonlagerlout]

mix too dry and no bond bridge
as Dan said its a rip up and relay
LLL

[Tony McC]

There is so much to worry about in what you say....

Landscaper - so not a professioonal paving installer (apologies to the good paving installers who promote themselves as landscapers)

Laid on sharp sand bed - just wrong for Indian sandstone

Jointed then immediately sealed - too soon. How has the pavement dried? What about any problems? Never, ever seal straight after laying - sure sign of a cowboy.