ᐅ Paving a 100 m² driveway

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?

It depends on the circumstances. If you need heavy machinery, it can become quite complicated.

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Hmm, well, the ground is already stabilized and there is gravel on top.

Remove the gravel, excavate, add sand, compact it, place the components, then fill with sand and sweep it into the joints. In theory, simple; in practice, laborious, especially if it needs to be level and smooth. Maybe do it together with someone who has done this many times before? In exchange for a small donation to support their children in need?

It depends on the paving. Granite cobblestones arranged in circular arcs are more challenging than medium-sized concrete paving stones.

So far, we have paved everything ourselves at our house; it’s not difficult, and there are plenty of guides available online. You definitely need some basic DIY skills and the right tools, but it can be done. It won’t be as perfect or as fast as a professional job, but at least it’s homemade. As Nordlys already mentioned, first lay down crushed stone, then sand/gravel/chippings on top, and arrange the stones according to your preference. When leveling the sand/gravel/chippings, make sure to work carefully so you don’t end up with uneven surfaces or waves.

This spring, we also have about 100m² (1,076 sq ft) of driveway to do.