Cost Elements for Garden Walkway

When installing a new garden path or walkway, cost is always one of the main elements for the homeowners, especially for the person who has limited budget. Well, the cost actually depends on the following variables: size, material and complexity of the design. You will need to pay more if grading or demolition is required. What’s more, the cost is vary from state to state and contractor to contractor. This is because it takes less skill and time to install a basic walkway than it does to install a complex one. A complex walkway design may require cutting of materials, extensive measuring and other labor intensive measures. The extra cost you will be paying is for the skilled labor.For the person who like the material, like brick, pavers or natural stone , but are worried about the high cost, consider using them as decorative accents. Brick, pavers or can be installed as borders or bands in a concrete or pea gravel path. Using multiple paving materials is a great way to get the best of both worlds: the look you want at a reasonable price.
Of course, besides to tiling the walkways, you should also protect your investment. You should make sure that the ground below your new walkway is compacted properly and that any drainage issues are addressed. If the subsoil is not prepared correctly prior to installing paving this could lead to settling which often causes walkways to crack.Additionally, check with both your installer and material supplier to learn what preventative and maintenance requirements the material you have selected requires. For example, stained concrete should be sealed after installation. If these precautions are not taken your walkway could need major repairs and end up costing you 2 or 3 times the initial investment.
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