Shed Base using Concrete Blocks - Price Please

MrsWenger

I would appreciate feedback on an indicative price for the following work please.

I am replacing my shed and would like some 440 x 215 x 100mm concrete blocks laid on an existing concrete pad to form a base. The blocks need to be laid in a rectangle 10 feet x 6 feet and to be laid completely level to negate the slope of the existing concrete pad. I have the blocks already but need the builder to supply the sand and cement for the mortar. I am based in Cambridgeshire.

Thanks very much.

Furts

Bricklayers are in great demand so I suggest you go for a handyman/ property maintenance type person. This will be cheaper particularly if the person is local and you seek recommendations.

Your work is not skilled blocklaying - just competent DIY type work. The proviso being that there is not too much of an existing slope. If you budget a days labour plus sand, cement and plasticiser, and a mixer. Try for £200 as a guide price and see what happens. If no joy perhaps £250.

MrsWenger

Hi Furts, thanks very much for your reply and I am sorry I have not acknowledged it before. Hectic week!

You have given me some good information there which I appreciate. I have found in the past it is smaller jobs like this that it is harder to find people to do; I suspect a lot of people are involved in either regular or larger jobs.

The slope is not a big one, probably a couple of inches or so.

Thanks again,

Tracey