Large patio and path area

[Sparky1970]

Hi, Im thinking of renewing my patio and path area in my back garden as it is poorly laid, I would like some advice on planning to achieve a quality job, ie - where do i start ! Obviously I would need some skips to take away whats there and dig down deep enough by shovel ! I need advice on marking out and depth guide, how to achieve a fall away from house, materials for the sub -base and finishing base before the slabs go down, i was thinking of using flagstones. Currently the patio is only 1 brick below damp course! I would probably need to hire in some equipment to make the job easier so please feel free to advise on what i would need. Also, whats the best method for filling the joints and what size should they be?

Looking at the images below you can also see that i may have to lower manhole and how to i go about covering the old drain?


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[r896neo]

There are so many questions there you'll have to do a little leg work yourself. Have a browse and a read of paving expert . com and come back with any specific queries.

 

[dc110770]

Check out Marshall website for info.

It depends on what going on top of the block / slabs also.

What are you replecing it with? Block or slabs?