We want to pave our driveway. It’s easily over 100m² (1,076 sq ft). We have quotes around 6,500€. Now I'm really feeling a bit stingy and wondering if it’s something we can do ourselves? It’s not exactly rocket science, right? Has anyone here done their own paving? Is it possible for a layperson to handle 100m² (1,076 sq ft) on their own?
We also had about 100 sqm (1,076 sq ft) of paving for the driveway plus 40 sqm (430 sq ft) of paving for the terrace and around the house... it took 2 (sometimes 3) workers from the civil engineering company almost 2 weeks to complete... but there were also some interruptions...
So, the gravel is compacted. However, we will need to add fill to most of the area. Only at the front by the driveway does material need to be excavated — obviously, otherwise we wouldn’t be able to drive in at the moment. My dad is quite good at operating excavators... But the materials—that still worries me a bit. Without doing exact calculations, I estimate about 2 truckloads of gravel and stones first! Hmm. This is going to be tight here.
SteffenBank schrieb:
So far, we have also done all the paving around our house ourselves. It’s not difficult, as there are plenty of guides available online. You definitely need some basic DIY skills and the right tools, but it’s doable. The result may not be as perfect or as fast as a professional’s work, but at least it is self-made. As Nordlys already mentioned, start with a layer of crushed stone, then add sand, gravel, or grit on top, and lay the stones according to your preference. When screeding the sand, gravel, or grit, make sure to work carefully to avoid any unevenness or waves afterward.
This spring, we also have about 100m² (1,076 sq ft) of driveway to do. I will remind you when the first questions come up about why water is pooling and weeds are growing between the joints.
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SteffenBank12 Feb 2017 13:05costa schrieb:
I will remind you when the first questions come up about why water is now standing and weeds are growing between the joints. No worries, those questions won’t come.
The terrace was constructed at the beginning of last summer and the paths last spring. So far, there is no standing water (slope is present, after all, we’re not idiots ^^) and no weeds. And believe me, even if a "professional" does the work, weeds will appear sooner or later.
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