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[Closed] Patio/Driveway- how much should it cost ?

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Morning all,

We have an area at the end of our drive which we would like to get paved to store our motorbikes on.

The space is a square and is about 3m * 3m. It is flat and clear, and drains well.

How much should it cost to get this paved- simple slabs would be fine?

We have been quoted £1k. It seems a lot for a smallish area.

Any thoughts? Recommendations? Surrey area.

Paul


 
Posted : 26/10/2017 9:45 am
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Depends a lot on existing surface and how much prep would be required.


 
Posted : 26/10/2017 9:47 am
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Thoughts - you may need to get planning permission to put a non-permeable barrier over the existing surface (and have suitable drainage added to whatever you add).

Add up the costs of materials (I assume a reasonable depth of footing is required due to weight of bikes on kick stands etc) and then add 2 days labout for 2 blokes plus removal costs of materials dug out (skip will be £150 plus I'd imagine).


 
Posted : 26/10/2017 9:48 am
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Cheers chaps. Quote seems quite reasonable then I guess.

I don't see we would need planning permission. We already have a drive- this is a square of land at the side of the house. We are effectively making the drive a little longer, but behind a fence.


 
Posted : 26/10/2017 9:54 am
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Thoughts - you may need to get planning permission to put a non-permeable barrier over the existing surface (and have suitable drainage added to whatever you add).

Planning permission to lay slabs?


 
Posted : 26/10/2017 10:07 am
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Planning permission to lay slabs?

Potentially, although probably not in the OP's case

https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/45/paving_your_front_garden
https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/44/patio_and_driveway


 
Posted : 26/10/2017 10:13 am