Car Park

Paff · 30-09-2014, 17:07

Right defo not 4x4 related.

I want to sort out a car parking space, at the moment it is paving slabs that bounce about when you run over them as the base was never sorted and is very soft, also a couple of areas on the gravel drive which sink in when it's wet.

I am thinking about digging down about 6 inches, whacking down some MOT type 1. Then do I lay down 2 inches of sand on top of the base to level for the slabs?

I have ordered the MOT type 1 and sand to arrive on Monday, so I will dig out over the weekend. Then pick up a whacker on Tuesday.

As I have never done this before, any advice would be great

johnb5177 · 30-09-2014, 18:01

I would put a layer of much coarser material down first, broken bricks, roof tiles etc., to a depth of at least 4", whacker that to consolidate, then your MOT number 1 filler (I used to use what was termed 3/4 to dust......shows my age a bit!) Then your sand for level, but why not use wallcrete, as that will go off and not move about, the slabs may move on the sand?

bry · 30-09-2014, 19:25

I have just this May, done my drive.Went down 7 inch , put 3 inch grade 2, hardcore,2 inch dry mix grit sand and cement.Then 2 inch flagstone.All wackered down of course.

Paff · 30-09-2014, 19:36

So after I whack down the MOT type 1, what is best for leveling/holding the slabs?

russell.huffer · 30-09-2014, 21:04

Be lucky you don't have a heavy Patrol, I have used two lines of paving slabs at 45 degrees to the main drive to park on for a few years now, parked my IS300 Lexus, Honda CRV Izusu Trooper on them no problems sunk nicely flush with the grass and never moved, now the Patrol comes along 75% of them are snapped in 2 and 25% are snapped in 4 really does need doing properly like you are suggesting, so maybe some along the way photos to give me incentive woiuld be cool.

Kind regards

Russell.

Sweety · 30-09-2014, 21:17

It was years ago the last time I helped my mate who was a builder to lay down a hard standing/drive I think it was 6-8" of hard core then concrete with flag stones placed on top. Can't quite remember now but i'm sure Rick will be able to give some good advice on this

walshie · 30-09-2014, 21:43

Don't underestimate the amount of material you will need to dispose of once you start digging down. I started to dig our drive out (albeit on a slope) thinking a couple of 1 tonne skip bags would do.......37 tonnes later and I'm not finished yet!
On the plus side I haven't needed a gym membership!

30-09-2014, 17:07	#1
Paff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Just north of Ipswich, Suffolk Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7 SE+ Auto Posts: 1,094	Car Park Right defo not 4x4 related. I want to sort out a car parking space, at the moment it is paving slabs that bounce about when you run over them as the base was never sorted and is very soft, also a couple of areas on the gravel drive which sink in when it's wet. I am thinking about digging down about 6 inches, whacking down some MOT type 1. Then do I lay down 2 inches of sand on top of the base to level for the slabs? I have ordered the MOT type 1 and sand to arrive on Monday, so I will dig out over the weekend. Then pick up a whacker on Tuesday. As I have never done this before, any advice would be great

30-09-2014, 18:01	#2
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	I would put a layer of much coarser material down first, broken bricks, roof tiles etc., to a depth of at least 4", whacker that to consolidate, then your MOT number 1 filler (I used to use what was termed 3/4 to dust......shows my age a bit!) Then your sand for level, but why not use wallcrete, as that will go off and not move about, the slabs may move on the sand?

30-09-2014, 19:25	#3
bry Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Yorkshire.. Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE Posts: 1,757	I have just this May, done my drive.Went down 7 inch , put 3 inch grade 2, hardcore,2 inch dry mix grit sand and cement.Then 2 inch flagstone.All wackered down of course.

30-09-2014, 19:36	#4
Paff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Just north of Ipswich, Suffolk Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7 SE+ Auto Posts: 1,094	So after I whack down the MOT type 1, what is best for leveling/holding the slabs?

30-09-2014, 21:04	#5
russell.huffer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South East Vehicle: Patrol 3.0 SVE Posts: 276	Be lucky you don't have a heavy Patrol, I have used two lines of paving slabs at 45 degrees to the main drive to park on for a few years now, parked my IS300 Lexus, Honda CRV Izusu Trooper on them no problems sunk nicely flush with the grass and never moved, now the Patrol comes along 75% of them are snapped in 2 and 25% are snapped in 4 really does need doing properly like you are suggesting, so maybe some along the way photos to give me incentive woiuld be cool. Kind regards Russell.

30-09-2014, 21:17	#6
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	It was years ago the last time I helped my mate who was a builder to lay down a hard standing/drive I think it was 6-8" of hard core then concrete with flag stones placed on top. Can't quite remember now but i'm sure Rick will be able to give some good advice on this

30-09-2014, 21:43	#7
walshie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Wycombe Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0di Posts: 165	Don't underestimate the amount of material you will need to dispose of once you start digging down. I started to dig our drive out (albeit on a slope) thinking a couple of 1 tonne skip bags would do.......37 tonnes later and I'm not finished yet! On the plus side I haven't needed a gym membership!