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Paving quote
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Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:36 pmby Sploosh
Anyone know of a reputable paving contractor, for the Marion area? It's a pretty small job. I'm looking to get someone to remove approx 3 sq. metres of grass, and replace with pavers to match (as close as possible) existing pavers. A couple of spots might be a bit fiddly, working around 2 newly installed pergola posts.
Anyone with either a rough idea of how it might cost and/or the name of someone who comes out to give quotes in the Marion area, that'd be great, before I hit the yellow pages.
Re: Paving quote
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Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:03 pmby Kahuna
Sploosh,for 3 sq metres why not have a go yourself?
Re: Paving quote
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Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:38 pmby Ace of Spades
Mate pavers are anywhere from $20 to $45 a m2 depending on size and thickness, so either way your not looking at too much, probably wont find too many tradesmen who would jump at the 3m2 contract unfortunetly
Re: Paving quote
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Thu Apr 16, 2009 12:09 amby norm11
Kahuna wrote:Sploosh,for 3 sq metres why not have a go yourself?
lol. agreed. its not that hard, just did 20 on the easter weekend
Re: Paving quote
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Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:28 amby gadj1976
it's pretty simple really. Mastering it is the key. 3sqm... you wont even get tradies come over for that sort of area. I did about 150sqm at home in two separate areas after doing a WEA course.
Re: Paving quote
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Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:27 amby smac
A gang of blokes won't be interested, but you may get the local handyman to come out. Generally for a job like paving they will do just as good a job as the dedicated trades. Look up in the messenger and give them a call.
Second worst job around a home, behind plastering (IMO)!
Re: Paving quote
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Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:00 amby Sploosh
Thanks guys, and much appreciated the PMs.
Re: Paving quote
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Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:04 pmby Kahuna
You could also try the Grey Army
http://www.greyarmy.com.au/
Re: Paving quote
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Thu Apr 16, 2009 4:13 pmby zipzap
Re: Paving quote
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Thu Apr 16, 2009 5:27 pmby Kahuna
Yes,I have used them as has a mate of mine several times.
I had the cornice erected in my bathroom by one of their people.Small job,nobody else interested.Charged me $40 and apologised that he had to charge me an extra fiver for glue. I gave him $50 and a six pack. I apologised that I didn't have a slab on hand for him.
Re: Paving quote
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Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:17 amby the big bang
smac wrote:
Second worst job around a home, behind plastering (IMO)!
how about tiling?
Re: Paving quote
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Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:25 amby smac
the_big_bang wrote:smac wrote:
Second worst job around a home, behind plastering (IMO)!
how about tiling?
I actually enjoy that one - although I have only tiled walls/splashbacks and not floors.
Re: Paving quote
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Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:43 amby TroyGFC
zipzap wrote:Are they in SA?
Unley Oval apparently!!
Re: Paving quote
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Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:45 pmby asert
Sploosh wrote:Anyone know of a reputable paving contractor, for the Marion area? It's a pretty small job. I'm looking to get someone to remove approx 3 sq. metres of grass, and replace with pavers to match (as close as possible) existing pavers. A couple of spots might be a bit fiddly, working around 2 newly installed pergola posts.
Anyone with either a rough idea of how it might cost and/or the name of someone who comes out to give quotes in the Marion area, that'd be great, before I hit the yellow pages.
would cost him more in petrol getting to the job than hed make on the job. have a crack yourself mate its really easy and satisfying doing things to your house yourself. just google it