Browse Forums Paving & Concreting 1 Nov 14, 2009 7:34 pm Will be building a house soon and would like to do some of the work myself as possible to save on cost. Anyone tried to do their own driveway? How hard is it? The size would probably be 5m long and 7m wide. Any tips or guides you can share? Thanks Oxford 22 @ Stage12a Point Cook Site Cut : 05/03/2010 Slab Pour : 24/03/2010 Frame Inspected : 06/04/2010 Pre-plaster Inspection: 22/04/2010 PCI: 16/07/2010 Final Inspection: 30/07/2010 Landscaping: who knows??? MyHomeoneThread Our Oxford22 Blog Re: DIY driveway 2Nov 14, 2009 8:36 pm Do you want to do concrete or paving? I think with concrete you would have to know what you were doing, however with pavers there would be more room for error Blog: http://bluemistkids.blogspot.com "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, and professionals built the Titanic." Re: DIY driveway 3Nov 14, 2009 10:45 pm not really sure yet.. what are the dis-/advantages of each? Oxford 22 @ Stage12a Point Cook Site Cut : 05/03/2010 Slab Pour : 24/03/2010 Frame Inspected : 06/04/2010 Pre-plaster Inspection: 22/04/2010 PCI: 16/07/2010 Final Inspection: 30/07/2010 Landscaping: who knows??? MyHomeoneThread Our Oxford22 Blog Re: DIY driveway 4Nov 14, 2009 11:00 pm Keep your eye out while you are out and about and you will see the difference and how they handle activity There are examples everywhere Then work out the area you want to cover. Cost might be apart of your discision Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: DIY driveway 5Nov 14, 2009 11:05 pm regarding cost.. which one is more expensive in terms of materials and labor? i guess gotta ring a few local concreters and pavers.. Oxford 22 @ Stage12a Point Cook Site Cut : 05/03/2010 Slab Pour : 24/03/2010 Frame Inspected : 06/04/2010 Pre-plaster Inspection: 22/04/2010 PCI: 16/07/2010 Final Inspection: 30/07/2010 Landscaping: who knows??? MyHomeoneThread Our Oxford22 Blog Re: DIY driveway 6Nov 14, 2009 11:21 pm There are too many variables. You need to see and then ask i can help you with prices but I need to know wha you want. Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Assuming the structure of your cabinetry is good then I would DIY everything as follows: - replace your counter tops entirely, - replace all drawer runners with soft close… 1 4784 Re my second point – yes exactly. And often it may take additional time if the manufacturer recommends no more than X meters… 3 5652 |