paving

Hello everyone, I'm having a meltdown deciding what to do to improve the look of my garden without breaking the bank. My question is can I cover this area of my garden by laying down gravel grids and fill it up? Few notes: * I don't have a good access so ideally want to avoid redoing it from...

I have an evolution track saw and I want to cut some sandstone pavers to size, will this do the job if I get a diamond blade? Any tips welcome . Also whats the best way to loosen/remove a single slab, can I use the track saw to cut along the mortar or should I use a drill and chisel or something?

Halfway through installing this patio, the stone pavers are set in mortar and go right up to the house. There is a decent fall away from the house. They're about 80mm below the DPC. Is that enough to prevent the wall getting damp?

Hi Currently have paving slabs on patio, small section have 450x450 and the rest is 600 x600. Paving slabs have become tired and damaged after many years. Do jet wash every year to clean and make not slippy which I know isn’t ideal as it accelerates the wear and a few are just breaking apart now...

I am planing on constructing a garden room (2.5 x 4m) at the back of my garden in an existing paved area. The room is a timber kit from Garden Buildings Direct. I am going back and forth on what to do about the base - the proposed area has existing paving which is not completely level as...

I am in the process of building a budget driveway - we're having an extension on the front built later in the year which will affect the driveway, so as I said, this is temporary, being forced by the purchase of an EV and the council saying I cant charge it across the pavement. The driveway will...

Hello everyone, new to the forum and whatnot. Garden has some serious flooding issues across the lower level patio area, on my quest to start doing up the garden fixing this will come first. I plan on keeping the pavers to the lower area, but being a DIY novice I'm looking for a long term...

We're having a new patio installed and the builders are doing a great job. However, I'm concerned to see the new level is only 120 mm below the damp proof course in places. The new level also comes about an inch above the bottom of an air brick which doesn't look right and I suppose could...

I was out in my garden and noticed one of the slabs on my footpath around the lawn was loose. There was some weeds etc underneath. When i had dealt with all that I put it back level. When I was standing on it it cracked down the middle lol. It was not a proper slab but poured concrete I think...

I had a Beaufort flag patio (https://www.tobermore.co.uk/homeowner/products/paving-flags/beaufort-flags/) laid last year and just given it a quick clean. Was looking for recommendations for a sealant? Had a look online but just curious to see what's recommended on here, Cheers, Jordan

I'm planning a pedestal/floating patio, using aluminium edging trim around porcelain pavers, which comes in 2.7m lengths - the type shown here: https://www.toppstiles.co.uk/fixing-finishing/trims/outdoor-edging-trim-20-100 I'll need to cut several of the lengths to fit my dimensions, and as a...

Long story short I've been given a 7x7.5 ft Keter shed. I've been planing on a 6ft wide shed since I moved in as this is all that will fit in the area I've prepped. The heaviest thing that will be stored in it is a Karcher Lawnmower. Alongside the house I've got a 3 car long bitmac drive, only...

Hi, we've a hardstanding just outside the back door that's a combination of uneven concrete and paving slabs from many years ago. It's solid but not level either but does allow surface water to drain away on to the lawn borders (that's fine). Was wanting to put a little patio area over the above...

I got my side access and front patio in exposed concrete flooring which looks a bit awful due of many repair during the years. Can these slab be installed on solid concrete and what would be the substrate without rising a lot. Thanks

Can anyone recommend a good paving slab cleaner for removing algae etc? I don't have a Pressure Washer. The ones that seem to be good on the internet are: Wet and Forget Spear & Jackson Spray and Leave Patio Magic Patio Cleaner Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks

Hi Ive attached a pic of the block paving , i need a large area cleared of grass. also do i need to wait until spring for a dry period with any treatment? Thanks Ad.

I've taken up 6 paving slabs as there was a gap opening up. 3 I have taken up with the concrete underneath (and taken off what I can) and 3 which I have managed to peel off the concrete as there was no way I was going to pull out from underneath. I want to re-use the paving slabs so it still...

I'm asking for some advice on suitable type of resin bond for driveway. Needs to be a thin layer 1cm thick, but long lasting and bond to concrete with stone chippings to prevent the stones from wearing away. What kind of price can I expect for the surfacing including materials? It is a 3x3m area.

Hi all! Hoping someone can help. We've had a slab chip in the garden and I am hoping I can find a replacement. Please see pictures. Thanks in advance!

I am in the planning stages of building a 3m long retaining wall with 2m wide steps in the centre. I am planning on constructing this with forms and pouring concrete. I am designing the steps to have concrete slabs on top for a nice finish so want to work out the tread and rise that gets the...