ᐅ Landscape gardening disaster or does it really have to be that expensive?
Created on: 5 Sep 2018 16:31
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Caidori
Hello,
unfortunately, we are still looking for a company to help us with our garden and to pave our terraces and paths, or to cover the driveway with gravel.
We had actually thought (perhaps naively) that our planned budget of 20,000 for the garden and carport would be sufficient, but based on the quotes we have received so far...
For reference: we requested paving of 110 sqm (1,184 sq ft) including the crushed stone base underneath, and filling 120 sqm (1,292 sq ft) of driveway with a layer of gravel where crushed stone is already present. For the paving, we initially asked only for standard 10x20 cm (4x8 inches) concrete blocks.
Not only do you have to chase companies to even get an appointment or, after the appointment, to receive a quote. No, the first two quotes would have made us reach for a drink: one was 28,000 and the other 25,000 – are they crazy???
I know they are all very busy, but this is just not acceptable anymore.
We are still waiting on the last three companies, but if this continues, I’m not optimistic. Honestly, I just find this outrageous.
Have your experiences been similar, or have we just been unlucky?
unfortunately, we are still looking for a company to help us with our garden and to pave our terraces and paths, or to cover the driveway with gravel.
We had actually thought (perhaps naively) that our planned budget of 20,000 for the garden and carport would be sufficient, but based on the quotes we have received so far...
For reference: we requested paving of 110 sqm (1,184 sq ft) including the crushed stone base underneath, and filling 120 sqm (1,292 sq ft) of driveway with a layer of gravel where crushed stone is already present. For the paving, we initially asked only for standard 10x20 cm (4x8 inches) concrete blocks.
Not only do you have to chase companies to even get an appointment or, after the appointment, to receive a quote. No, the first two quotes would have made us reach for a drink: one was 28,000 and the other 25,000 – are they crazy???
I know they are all very busy, but this is just not acceptable anymore.
We are still waiting on the last three companies, but if this continues, I’m not optimistic. Honestly, I just find this outrageous.
Have your experiences been similar, or have we just been unlucky?
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HilfeHilfe6 Sep 2018 17:17Nordlys schrieb:
Our landscaping contractor also runs a nursery and a flower shop. My wife has often bought a lot there, and now it has paid off—we received good service.Probably invested €75,000 (about $80,000) in flowers over 30 years before
I have had similar experiences with unrealistic price expectations.
I obtained 10 quotes (often had to ask follow-up questions, appointments were scheduled quickly, but I am still waiting for some offers). The prices varied quite a bit.
For paving 150m² (1,615 sq ft) at €23/m² (approximately $24/sq ft) gross for paving stones—about 20–30cm (8–12 inches) of gravel base, fine gravel, laying, edge stones 46m (151 ft), and cutting the paving stones—prices ranged from €12,000 to €18,000.
So, the normal price is around €10/m² (about $10/sq ft) including the stones.
When collecting quotes, consider looking up to 50km (31 miles) away. Based on my experience, the more rural the area, the greater the chance of getting cheaper offers.
Alternatively, you could post your job on a trades platform (e.g., MyHammer) and wait for offers.
I obtained 10 quotes (often had to ask follow-up questions, appointments were scheduled quickly, but I am still waiting for some offers). The prices varied quite a bit.
For paving 150m² (1,615 sq ft) at €23/m² (approximately $24/sq ft) gross for paving stones—about 20–30cm (8–12 inches) of gravel base, fine gravel, laying, edge stones 46m (151 ft), and cutting the paving stones—prices ranged from €12,000 to €18,000.
So, the normal price is around €10/m² (about $10/sq ft) including the stones.
When collecting quotes, consider looking up to 50km (31 miles) away. Based on my experience, the more rural the area, the greater the chance of getting cheaper offers.
Alternatively, you could post your job on a trades platform (e.g., MyHammer) and wait for offers.
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hampshire13 Sep 2018 11:13Prices are currently high. We have found a landscaping company that is very creative and confident with their pricing. We can work together to create a plan that combines both self-performed and contracted work. For the self-performed work, we will receive professional advice.
It should be mentioned that we love gardening and fully understand that it will take years to thoughtfully design or more or less work on the entire site.
It should be mentioned that we love gardening and fully understand that it will take years to thoughtfully design or more or less work on the entire site.
@hampshire it’s the same for us; we have just under 3000sqm (about 0.74 acres) of land, of which 2000sqm (about 0.49 acres) need to be redeveloped after demolishing the old house and building the new one.
However, I have very clear ideas about how I want it to look in the end, and with this, we’ve hit a wall with some of the landscapers here.
Well, for now, it’s about the paved areas first so that we don’t sink into mud during winter.
However, I have very clear ideas about how I want it to look in the end, and with this, we’ve hit a wall with some of the landscapers here.
Well, for now, it’s about the paved areas first so that we don’t sink into mud during winter.
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