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MrBob
 Post subject: Landscaper - Sydney??
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Hey guys,

I know this isn't strictly "MINI CHAT" , but I need some info / help quick!!

Is anyone in Sydney a Landscaper, or have any experience with paving, or know someone that is and will work cash in hand??

I need some help with paving our driveway - I have bought the pavers, and can get other materials (roadbase, sand, concrete etc) cheap through work. I just need someone to help me lay the pavers - does anyone know someone who can help??

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I did my parents driveway years ago, but i wouldn't recommend myself :lol: it didn't exactly stay flat..... i would recommend once you have them laid to seal them. especially as you own a mini...

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aaron wrote:
it didn't exactly stay flat
Hence why I'm looking for a professional or at least a semi-professional to help me.

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I did the drive at my last house. My father in law gave the advice, and I carried out the work. Hired all the right gear too.

It was a ripper of a job - but geez my back ached for days afterwards!!!!
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I'm a landscaper by trade, but I'm a fair hike from Sydney. 8)
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FIGJAM wrote:
I'm a landscaper by trade, but I'm a fair hike from Sydney. 8)
Tell me, out of interest, if you don't mind, approximately how much per sq metre would you charge to lay pavers?? Pretty standard straight driveway - herringbone pattern with border around 35 sq metres.

I have a "MATE" who was supposed to be helping me, but he's only just starting up is business and seems to want to charge me top dollar. He's not that good a mate if he wants me to prop up his business I think. I don't expect things for free, but geez, anyways you guys don't wanna hear about that crap, I just wanted to know if anyone had some suggestions on what to do or who to call.

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get figjam to quote, it may be cheaper to get him to come up and out him up than to have a sydney guy do it.

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Couldn't give you an accurate price Bob, as I've been out of the game for over 10 year's and I'd really have to look at the site. I know the guy's in Sydney charge like wounded bull's, but if you get a few guy's out to quote you should get a rough idea.If you have all the materials and hire the gear, he should quote you an hourly rate. :wink:
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my best mate is a landscaper apprentice.

sms me if you want his number ; )
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PM Sent.

Anyone else??

I need options!!!! :?

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