"Eddy Young" wrote:
Hi all,

I had a few landscapists come round for estimating the cost of doing our
backyard, but unfortunately all quoted more than I budgeted. So now I am
thinking of doing the work myself. I'm OK with mowing and laying down new
turf,
but I don't know where to start with the patio.

Anyone care to comment how big a job that will be? Or, am I better off
biting
the bullet and cashing out to get it done professionally?

Thanks,

Eddy

Regarding cost, I have got three estimates for a 35 square metre patio, all
around £2,500 plus VAT, to include excavation of old concrete etc and paving
with Marshalls Howarth Moor paves. So it works out at about £70 plus VAT per
square metre. The paves on their own account for about £1,000.