npinks
Joined: 30 Jan 2008
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Thought I would pop over from Freel2 and ask the knowledgeable side of the forum too 
My parents are looking at having there driveway relaid
Is there any government body or federation that they should look for like there is for builders ect
Seen and heard of so many driveway nightmares on programs like Rogue Traders, with the depth of the hardcore and tarmac not been up to scratch
Any help will be appreciated 
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DG
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Federation of Master Builders website might be a good start perhaps ..just pick a trade from the drop down list here:
http://www.findabuilder.co.uk/fab/110408/index.aspx Powered by TorqTune
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| Sun Oct 12 2008 6:42pm |
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npinks
Joined: 30 Jan 2008
Location: Kippax
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Thanks for that, brought a list of local business up so it's a start
Do you have to pass certain criteria to join the FMB (as a sign of quality) or can you just pay your yearly premium and anybody join 
Also does anybody know what minimum depth of hardcore and tarmac should be, so we know they are talking a good job?
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| Sun Oct 12 2008 6:59pm |
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MacLeod 313
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I am a Stobart driver, that has to be contracted 3 days a week to Marshalls Mono, the landscape company. They are the premier driveway supplier if you are after block paving etc..........They have set up a ebay site, to sell off old / redundant stocks, a little secret, it aint redundant, its new stock from yards that have been shut down through credit crunch
Look up ebay, and their approved guys on the MARSHALLS REGISTER, this is an approved register for all councils, and the guys on there also do Tarmac surfacing...
Hope that helps PERMANENTLY IN THE SITE NAUGHTY CORNER
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| Sun Oct 12 2008 7:04pm |
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catoperator
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minimum of 150mm road stone well compacted (no garden rollers) 70mm of 25mm base tarmac , 30mm topping 6mm or 10 mm
a geotextile membrane under the road stone is a good idea too, the thickness of road stone will vary with ground conditions
where are your parents located
p/s most of the pikies drive round with the marshalls register and the interlay stickers on their trucks
ask to go and see work they have done and speak to the customer is always best
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| Mon Oct 13 2008 6:04pm |
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npinks
Joined: 30 Jan 2008
Location: Kippax
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thanks for the depths
They live in the Kippax (LS25)
Been quoted £3000 to £6000, for a complete dig up and relay for tarmac with white chippings scatered over
and a company has quoted £7000 for stamped concrete but dropped that to £5000 for the job as its becoming the start of a quite period
We I had done about 8 years ago one chap want to use a garden roller 
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| Mon Oct 13 2008 6:27pm |
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stevejhunt
Joined: 26 Sep 2008
Location: Castleford
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I used a guy called Mel from Normanton when I had my drive tarmaced three years ago. Pukka firm but I can't remember their business name. Didn't need any hardcore as that was already down but had base and top coat put down and it took over two days to lay. Think tarmac itself came from Lafarge. Cost me £2500 for 25 mtrs and so far its survived well - had skip lorries and tippers on it and it hasn't broken up. Number I had for Mel is 07961446130. I don't want to belong to any club that would have me as a member...........
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| Mon Oct 13 2008 7:14pm |
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stevejhunt
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Stop Press
Found the invoice. Firms called Robert and Frew and they did the job Feb 05. Total £2232 inc VAT. Alternative number 01924 891756
I don't want to belong to any club that would have me as a member...........
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| Mon Oct 13 2008 7:22pm |
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npinks
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cheers for that
I shall pass the number on to my dad
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mick
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If they want blockpaving Antony searle Walton will find no if you want.
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There are some local Pikeys that I could send your way if you want
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| Mon Oct 13 2008 8:24pm |
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discocuzzy
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Most of our oirish members would be more than happy to tarmac yer drive for a dag or a caravan fer me ma
Tanters, discowex etc lol "you cannot teach stupid people to do clever things"
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Wonky
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Please don't forget you will almost certainly require planning permission now under new rules as of 1st October!
This is if the paved area is over 5m² and doesn't drain onto you own garden!
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PaulP
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discocuzzy wrote:Most of our oirish members would be more than happy to tarmac yer drive for a dag or a caravan fer me ma
Fight yer for it.....
No-one brings a big fella like 'im if they ain't tryin' to say sumting without saying anyting...
Do yer like dags??
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