Which costs arise?

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How does the cost put together?

Of course, the material used plays a big role in the total cost. So are Natural stones considerably more expensive than ordinary paving stones or Pavement slabs concrete. Leave yours Pave the way, then the labor costs to be paid are sure to be quite a large item on your bill. The cost of a solid Substructure vary depending on the thickness of the individual layers.

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Cost factors of a garden path:

  • material used / chosen Covering
  • labour costs
  • Laying technology
  • possibly elaborately laid patterns or mosaic
  • Thickness and quality of the base course

How can I cut costs?

If you have had a cost estimate made and it does not fit your budget, you have various options for reducing costs. You can use cheaper material for your garden path, for example cheap paving stones instead of the natural stones you actually choose.

Alternatively, you can reduce labor costs by just having a gardening company do some of the work or by paving the way

pave yourself. You reduce labor costs if you only do that Excavation take over yourself. You don't need any special skills to do this, but a healthy back is beneficial.

What you should definitely not skimp on is the quality of a solid substructure. This base layer ensures the stability and a long service life of your new path. It prevents moisture and / or frost from deforming the path by freezing up or sinking.

Do I need special paving skills?

It is not for nothing that there are craft businesses that do paving work. After all, the finished path should still be straight and level for many years to come. If you are technically gifted, then you will certainly do this work yourself. You should at least be able to measure and work carefully.

Tips

Even if you would like to save, you should not do this when building your garden path. It damages the lifespan of the path and may be at the expense of your safety.

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