ᐅ Paving a 100 m² driveway

Created on: 7 Feb 2017 12:54
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kaho674
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?
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SteffenBank
6 Mar 2017 05:18
If the weather allows this afternoon, I will start work on our driveway. It is 16m by 6m (52.5ft by 20ft). The plan is to have the curbstones installed within the next 14 days.
Judyyy22 Mar 2017 14:39
Hello,

I also have a question about paving and preparation.
Our house needs to be raised by approximately 50cm (20 inches) above the existing ground level. For the access path, do I also need to remove the topsoil layer (30-50cm / 12-20 inches), or can I build the base layer directly on it?

Best regards,
Judyyy
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Evolith
22 Mar 2017 14:42
Topsoil needs to be removed.
Judyyy22 Mar 2017 18:54
Yes, that’s what I feared.

Great, so I have to fill more than 130 cubic meters (4,590 cubic feet).

Thank you for your response.

Regards
Judyyy
tomtom7922 Mar 2017 19:18
It is best to use recycled materials for this, otherwise it will get very expensive.
Judyyy22 Mar 2017 21:35
With a construction height of about 90 cm (35 inches), I could fill the first 50 cm (20 inches) with fill material/fill gravel, right?

That costs at least half as much.

Best regards
Judyyy