Recent content by Queby2

Thanks everyone. In reply to Tell80, I used the 'cement' but the landscaper said 'sand and cement'. The problem is that the existing area isn't all brick. There are planted beds to be removed, small amount of grass to be taken up, etc. The area then needs to be levelled before the slabs go down...

Well I've learnt somthing today! I thought it was the 1980s that it became mandatory. I don't think the ground level will be above the DPC but I'm still curious about whether he can lay hardcore on top of the brick paviours without taking them up?

The house was built in 1966 so I'm not sure there is a damp proof course. I can see something that looks a bit like one and it's about 5 inches from the ground. The landscaper is well known locally and came highlyso I was surprised at the suggestion re laying hardcore on top of the bricks.

I have a brick patio and plan to have it redone with ceramic/sandstone slabs. The landscaper says he can lay hardcore on top of the brick then cement and lay slabs. I thought the brick paviours would have to be removed, he says not. Any advice welcomed.