Garden Stone Circle

moneysaver2b

Don't know if anyone can help but we bought a 2.4 m stone circle kit for the garden to put a table and chairs on. We had someone out today who has quoted us £300 + materials to lay it for us. We thought this seemed a bit excessive, although they will need to concrete it and level it out. What do you think? Is it excessive, or were we being naiive? Thanks in advance.

matt987106

moneysaver2b wrote: »

Don't know if anyone can help but we bought a 2.4 m stone circle kit for the garden to put a table and chairs on. We had someone out today who has quoted us £300 + materials to lay it for us. We thought this seemed a bit excessive, although they will need to concrete it and level it out. What do you think? Is it excessive, or were we being naiive? Thanks in advance.

its half a days work, if thats any guideline to you

wallbash

I would want a long day to do it, and thats if the area is cleared and reasonably flat.
before I start . The finished circle , has to be very level , or as soon as you put a table on it , the table will rock.

Is it excessive ??? I don't know ... if I did not DIY , it would not get done.

foxwales

Why not do it yourself and save a few quid?

Mark it out on the ground.
Dig down a bit.
Fill with hardcore.
Compact hardcore.
Layer of sharp sand.
Compact sharp sand.
Cement.
Lay flags.
Brush in dry mortar mix in the joints
Done. :T

elsien

How long do they say it'll take? Bloke I know who does garden type stuff - fencing etc, charges £80 - £90 per day plus materials (can't remember the exact amount.) Plus the same daily rate for his helper if he needs one. That's in the Midlands.