Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• set up protective coverings and access routes to protect lawns and borders

• mark out the area, remove turf and excavate to the required depth

• remove spoil, roots and vegetation and dispose of waste responsibly

• lay and compact a Type 1 MOT sub-base in layers and check falls for drainage

• bed slabs onto sharp sand or mortar, cut to fit edges and ensure level lines

• point joints with mortar or resin jointing and apply sealer if requested

• operatives will wear PPE and manage dust; check and avoid underground services before digging

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical duration 1 day for a small patio (up to 10 m²), 1–2 days for medium jobs (10–25 m²) and 2–4 days for larger or complex sites

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• do you provide a written quote showing sub-base depth, materials and jointing method

• have you installed this slab type in similar gardens and can you show photos or references

• who supplies the materials and can I approve slab samples before work starts

• is removal and disposal of existing material included and how will waste be managed

• do you carry public liability insurance and offer a workmanship guarantee

• will you locate and avoid underground services and do you require utility checks beforehand

How to Avoid Surprises

• ensure clear vehicle access and reserved parking for delivery and waste collection

• move garden furniture, pots and fragile items and secure pets away from the work area

• mark known underground cables, pipes and drains and mention any previous utility work

• agree slab samples, edge details and final layout before work starts

• check weather forecasts and agree contingency days for heavy rain that delays compaction and jointing

• confirm who is responsible for permits, boundary checks and any neighbour notifications