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Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:07 am
by bobotheclown
Hi, I was wondering if someone could give me some advise regarding a Tarmac overlay.
I have approx 30 square metres of concrete that I want overlaying with tarmac, and approx 5 square metres that requires the sub base also, what would you say is a fair price for this work.
Thanks in advance.
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:39 am
by Dave_L
Off the top of my head somewhere in the £1700 region plus vat - it depends upon access etc etc
Overlaying concrete with tarmac isn't ideal.......
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:46 am
by bobotheclown
Ok thanks for the fast response, what would you recommend instead of tarmac overlay ? and what sort of prices are we looking at ?
Thanks
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:43 am
by colordrives
Would say thats a bit pricey depends on the part of the country you are in I suppose.
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:45 am
by Dave_L
Only other (better) option is to rip up the concrete and start afresh - but that isn't always possible.
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 11:00 am
by bobotheclown
@ Dave_L,
Ripping up the concrete is not an option as this would be a nightmare to do but thanks for the advice.
@ Colordrives
As for the estimated price I also thought it was a little high as it works out at approx £50 per square metre. Im in North Staffs, (Stoke on Trent) if that makes a difference.
Thanks again
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 2:08 pm
by Dave_L
5m2 area to excavate reduce level load and cart arisings, install 150-200mm subase, 50mm binder, sweep, tack, regulate and then overlay with a decent thickness to get a decent finish on concrete - it all adds up!
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:33 pm
by lutonlagerlout
depends what your overheads are really.
its more important to get a proper job than a cheap one
colordrives and dave L are probably too far away for you,look for recent examples of work,and never get anyone that knocks on your door to do it
LLL
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:37 pm
by bobotheclown
Appreciate all the advice fellas, but Dave_L are you meaning 5m x 5m ie 25m or 5 square metres ?
Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:46 pm
by Dave_L
5m2