Landscaping cost

Lambchops65

Hi there

Ive moved into a new house and the garden is quite substantial. I have gotten a few quotes for 2 patios (approx. 75m2 for both) and some concrete raised beds etc and the quotes were absolutely insane and didn't even include, plants, shrubs or trees!

So I am just going to focus on the patios for the moment. Porcelain is approx. 30-45€ pm and I think I have decided on one around the €40 mark. So that approx. €3k for the porcelain. How much should I be paying for 1 or 2 gardeners to lay the porcelain? I am getting a quote late next week but I have no idea of labour rates so just trying to gauge a ballpark beforehand.

House is detached with huge access all around so no issues there re access. Regarding current layout - it is hardcore with large gravel/stones. There are 2/3 drains manholes which would need to be accounted for. The ground is all relatively flat.

Thanks in advance.

who what when

Well i paid 4000+vat for approx 25sqm last summer so i would guess roughly 12k plus vat. But would the quotes you got not have itemised the paving?

Lambchops65

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121883614#Comment_121883614

Hi, God that seems pricey enough in fairness! What's that 160 psm?

No, thats the problem! I asked for a breakdown for the patio part but they wouldn't supply it. The quote was 2 patios (supply and fit), fencing and raised beds. No plants etc and it was nearly €35k. A lot more than I had imagined tbh

who what when

And my price didn't include the patio slabs which were another 2k. He was the cheapest of 4 prices i got. Took him a week on his own or thereabouts.

If i was 20 again i would set up a little landscaping business.

Lambchops65

so update. I got the cost back & he’s reasonable (compared to most!) €12-13k. That’s providing the slabs, laying the 75sm, raising and cladding a wall with new limestone caps.