Liose Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Hi... Just thinking of getting my driveway concreted with the patterned stuff and was wondering if anyone had it done and could give me a rough idea of costs - our drive would fit two cars comfortably side by side (with more room than the Crystal Peaks spaces to get out of!!)... Does that give an idea? Not a massive area...about 6metres/8metres (if my estimation of it is any good!) I have got a couple of companies coming round to have a look - just wanted an initial idea. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rudeboy Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Its not cheap. About £50/square metre for very basic stuff upto about £90 for better quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tradescanthia Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 I phoned a few companies last year, gave them the sizes and told them it was to go on top of existing SOLID concrete, so very little preparation was needed. I could'nt get a straight answer out of them-it was like talking to the double glazing salesmen, went off the idea in the end. All I wanted was an average price per meter, may as well have talked to the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liose Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 Just got first company arrived now - that was quick - will let you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liose Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 Nope - gone away and will grop quote off later! Oh well - my measurements were pretty spot on (hows about that for a woman!) - 8.5meters top, 6.8 bottom, 7.3 sides. So roughly about 56m2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 I phoned a few companies last year, gave them the sizes and told them it was to go on top of existing SOLID concrete, so very little preparation was needed. I could'nt get a straight answer out of them-it was like talking to the double glazing salesmen, went off the idea in the end. All I wanted was an average price per meter, may as well have talked to the wall. To be fair they're only covering their backs. If your existing concrete doesn't have a sound base or isn't thick enough if any problems occur with the top surface they've laid, the customer would hold them liable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willman Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 they will usually excavate anything anyway. u cannot guarantee the sub structure of an existing driv. i paid £1600 for the same size roughly as liose in 2003, my neighbour paid nearer 2k for the same last year.inlaws paid about 1600 but it was a bit of dodgy dealing. in all cases they dug up the existing drives to get a better surface plan soak aways,run offs etc. (dont have red colours - it shows the muck too much - so she says anyway,but it was her choice). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arfer Mo Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Hi Folks Can anyone tell me how to start a thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooby_roo Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Hi Folks Can anyone tell me how to start a thread Hi just do what you did here http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/search.php?searchid=346591 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logiebaird Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Do not part with a deposit under any circumsances - guy at Dronfield running a con - has enough ccjs to paper the staircase from absconding with deposits - has all the flash literature/ samples and big car - looks the part and is very successful at what he does - Last known going under name of Brian - tall distinguished and white / silver hair. Paid 2k for mine firm from manchester did what they said on the tin. Will dig the name out if required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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