Of course, a new garden path causes certain costs, which depend on various factors. With careful planning, perhaps even replacing a few components, you can significantly reduce these costs and fit within your budget.
Paving work should not be underestimated
How does the cost put together?
Of course, the material used plays a big role in the overall cost. Natural stones are considerably more expensive than ordinary paving stones or paving slabs made of concrete. If you have your way paved, then the labor costs to be paid are sure to be quite a large item on your bill. The cost of a solid substructure varies depending on the thickness of each layer.
Cost factors of a garden path:
- material used/covering selected
- labour costs
- laying technique
- possibly elaborately laid patterns or mosaics
- Thickness and quality of the sub-base
How can I reduce costs?
If you have had a cost estimate made and it does not fit your budget, then 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 chose.
Alternatively, you can reduce labor costs by having a garden contractor do just a few jobs, or by paving the path yourself. You already reduce labor costs if you only do the excavation yourself. You don't need any special skills to do this, but a healthy back is beneficial.
What you should definitely not save on is the quality of a solid substructure. This base layer ensures the stability and long life of your new path. It prevents moisture and/or frost from deforming the path due to freezing or sinking.
Do I need special skills to pave?
It is not for nothing that there are workshops that do paving work. After all, the finished path should still be straight and level for many years to come. If you are a skilled craftsman, then you can 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 so when sub-constructing your garden path. It damages the life of the trail and may be at the expense of your safety.