tarmacing a drive - advice Please

[seriesonewelder]

It depends on what size blocks they have quoted you for. If they are 50mm 80mm ECT .
Block paving is roughly £110 sqm.

Eton type R 60mm

 

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And just to add. It's not about what surface you have on top. Block paving. Tarmac. Concrete. It's all in the preparation of the sub base that makes a strong surface

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Even at £75 per sqm it doesn't add up.

Out of curiosity what does the quote state for there method

 

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Even at £75 per sqm it doesn't add up.

Out of curiosity what does the quote state for there method

No. Something isn't right somewhere. I couldn't get no where near that price quoted.

 

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Eton type R 60mm

Am not picking fault mate. Just doesn't seem right

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

No. Something isn't right somewhere. I couldn't get no where near that price quoted.

Yup recon there using the original sub and screeding over to lay.

Just over £50 per meter.

 

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Yup recon there using the original sub and screeding over to lay.

Just over £50 per meter.

Yes. That would work out about right . If the chap has a good sub base then should be ok. But a risk to be honest or can be

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Yes. That would work out about right . If the chap has a good sub base then should be ok. But a risk to be honest or can be

If it's been there 50 years and hasn't sunk I'd not be too concerned.

 

[seriesonewelder]

Here is the previously mentioned quote in writing, I note that his surface is 6mm and you recommend 10mm.

 

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Here is the previously mentioned quote in writing, I note that his surface is 6mm and you recommend 10mm.View attachment 139939

They are good quotes definitely. 10mm is better but 6mm sma would be ok to. Some firms use normal 6mm wearing course on drives and it's totally crud. Especially in the summer. But sma is good quality tarmac and hard wearing to.

 

[seriesonewelder]

Thanks You Spencer,
how about the blockwork being more resilient to vehicle turning? Would you agree?

 

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Thanks You Spencer,
how about the blockwork being more resilient to vehicle turning? Would you agree?

Yes they are more resilient definitely. If it's a turning point in the drive I would suggest block paving. But I have done a lot of drives with 6mm. 10mm sma and hot rolled asphalt and had no problems. But depends on what finish you would like. Blocks are easier to maintain in the fact you can pull them to change them as tarmac would need cutting out. They are both very good quotes and reading them they are doing to spec. I couldn't get near those prices but I only run a very small business.