Best way to fill this path

2014construction · 8 Oct 2014

Total novice here. I don't want to pay builders prices if I can do it myself.

What is the best way to get rid of the 'lumps and bumps' and get it level so I can walk on it safely and maybe put BBQ /wheelie bins on the area??

Thanks

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wrathkeg · 8 Oct 2014

Start again, probably. Smash the concrete, remove it, lay a bit of hardcore or similar if the ground is soft and/or you need to raise the level a bit after removing the existing surface. Compact the hardcore if you are using it.

Then the surface is up to you e.g. lay a few paving stones on top on a full bed of mortar, lay concrete, lay a bit of block paving on sand.

Loads of information on all these things at www.pavingexpert.com.

Andyc84 · 9 Oct 2014

Remove the old stuff, put down some small gravel... requires zero skills to do and will leave a nice flat area, unless you're not happy with a gravel surface

Mursal · 9 Oct 2014

As above .............
If you put a piece of timber lying across the area you will see the high spots (timber will be sitting on it) just take the high spots away until you think you will cover the rest with chip. It will look worse as you take the old stuff away, before getting better, so don't stress. Aim for a good layer of chip, covers a multitude, so you might want a retainer on the edges of the area? piece of nice timber, maybe?
Remember if you don't like the chip you can always change it, as long as the area isn't to big.

Don't forget to enjoy it ................

wrathkeg · 9 Oct 2014

Depending on how well compacted the gravel is, it might be a pain to get a bin on/off, especially when full.

Mursal · 9 Oct 2014

Good point, you might consider dropping 2 or even 4 paving slabs onto the chip as a base for the bin? You could take the chip almost level with the edge of the slabs, might look rather well, post a picture when you get finished ........

wrathkeg · 9 Oct 2014

Not trying to be awkward, but if you have gravel too close to the top it will be forever spreading over the adjacent paving, especially with a bin going back and forwards.

Deleted2797112 · 9 Oct 2014

When my neighbours are away, I hate taking their wheelies out. Bliddy hard work trying to wheel them and they leave deep ruts, and spread the gravel over the slabs as wrathkeg mentions.

Mursal · 9 Oct 2014

Sorry about that, yes I see what you mean, we better bin the chip idea

WalksWithTurkeys · 10 Oct 2014

What a pile of poop, it's almost as bad as the path I had in my garden. Once lifted, lay down a few inches of sand, then some slabs bought cheaply from ebay. Or just buy them from B&Q, it's not a lot of money.

Andyc84 · 10 Oct 2014

Mursal said:
Sorry about that, yes I see what you mean, we better bin the chip idea

Although only if the OP wants to use it for bins, their post says maybe for BBQ/Bins... keep it for the BBQ and chips will be fine!!!!

wrathkeg · 10 Oct 2014

I wonder if the OP will ever even come back...

freddiemercurystwin · 19 Oct 2014

He did come back, check out his brickwork in the Building Section!

WabbitPoo · 19 Oct 2014

Methinks he is not legit.

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