Users' questions

What is the cheapest type of paving slab?

What is the cheapest type of paving slab?

As one of the cheapest paving options on the market, black limestone is a great choice if you are looking to create a bold finish to your patio without breaking the bank! Black limestone slabs look stunning when wet, offering deep tones which are great at disguising most types of spills from a garden party or BBQ!

Which are the cheapest pavers?

What is the cheapest patio paver? Gravel is the cheapest patio paver material out there costing $6-10 per square foot and can be done DIY. But when it comes to the cheapest patio paver, it would be brick pavers or technically called thin concrete pavers. They cost from $2.50-5 per square foot.

How much are paving slabs per sqm?

For a patio paved in concrete slabs, the cost would be around £40 per square metre or £350-£400 in total. This size of patio would take approximately 2 days to install including all preparatory work. Labour costs between £200-£300 per day so this would cost around £400-£600 for 2 days.

How many 900x 600 slabs are in a square Metre?

1.8
How many paving slabs do I need?

Dimensions of paving slab (mm) How many slabs do I need per m²?
900 x 600 1.8
900 x 450 2.4
900 x 200 5.2
750 x 750 1.7

How do I calculate how many paving stones I need?

To determine how many paver stones you need:

  1. Multiply the length and width (in feet) of the area you’re paving.
  2. Multiply the length and width (in inches) of your bricks or paving stones.
  3. Divide the brick or paver’s surface area by 144 to convert to square feet.
  4. Divide the total paving area by the paver’s surface area.

How many slabs can I lay in a day?

I can lay about 25 square metres of random lay rough cut slabs a day. Anything over 20 is a good speed. /Obviously it all depends on how accurate your base is and the quality of slabs.

What is the cheapest material for a patio?

What’s the Cheapest Patio Material? How to Save on a Patio

  1. Concrete. Concrete is a simple, inexpensive material for building your patio.
  2. Gravel. Gravel is one of the most inexpensive patio material options.
  3. Pavers. Nothing quite beats the elegance of a natural stone patio.
  4. Brick. A brick patio is a classic timeless look.