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So, I have pretty much conceded defeat in planning my patio. I can't seem to find the right slopes etc.. that satisfy the generally rules of drainage. Every problem I seem to solve brings up another so its time for professional help as a sanity check. Better safe then sorry later....
I am still very keen on doing some of the work myself (specifically, laying the actial stone/pavers) as this is the only way I can afford the materials I want. It's obvious I need help of some kind in planning but I am not sure if this would fall under a general contractor or a pro landscaper. At the moment, I just want a gravel base. The stone is scheduled to gone on near the middle of august once the product is available. I want the base now because my backyard is a huge dirt patch that slopes right at my foundation.
So, regarding a consult, would I be better going to a gc or a landscaping company? Any price range for something like this? I'd also consider having whomever quoted actually do the work as well. Would a landscaper lay a base only? The patio is roughly 20x20 and should require somewhere between 10 and 12 yards aggregate. For pros,this could probably be done in an afternoon.
Thoughts appreciated!
as an fyi, I am in the toronto (GTA) area.
Thanks again.
ry
I am still very keen on doing some of the work myself (specifically, laying the actial stone/pavers) as this is the only way I can afford the materials I want. It's obvious I need help of some kind in planning but I am not sure if this would fall under a general contractor or a pro landscaper. At the moment, I just want a gravel base. The stone is scheduled to gone on near the middle of august once the product is available. I want the base now because my backyard is a huge dirt patch that slopes right at my foundation.
So, regarding a consult, would I be better going to a gc or a landscaping company? Any price range for something like this? I'd also consider having whomever quoted actually do the work as well. Would a landscaper lay a base only? The patio is roughly 20x20 and should require somewhere between 10 and 12 yards aggregate. For pros,this could probably be done in an afternoon.
Thoughts appreciated!
as an fyi, I am in the toronto (GTA) area.
Thanks again.
ry