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

Depends a lot on existing surface and how much prep would be required.

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).

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.

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?

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