At a loss with footpath

[WarKraze]

Hi all,

I'm at a complete loss as to what to do with this footpath in my garden. Was previously an uneven concrete path which (bad mistake) we drilled out and left a huge mess. Managed to clear most of it, but could really use some advice on how to turn this around to something nice!

Was thinking gravel and stepping stones, or decking. But not sure at all the best way to proceed!

Any help would be much appreciated

 

[sodthisforfun]

https://www.google.co.uk/search?sou...ient=psy-ab#kpvalbx=_bSO3XqeRCKG78gKU76XoDQ34

Should start you on the right 'path' for ideas....

 

[conny]

Do you want to continue using it as a pathway or turn into part of the lawn, make a flower bed/veg patch?

 

[lonner]

Clear the rubbish and weeds ,lay a slab path.
You can go expensive slabs or second hand cheap, either way it will look better.
You have a base so just sand cement and paving slabs needed, do it about 900mm wide.
So single slab or you can random pave with 3 sizes or just 2 sizes reversed ever course.

If you can diy it won't cost much

 

[WarKraze]

Do you want to continue using it as a pathway or turn into part of the lawn, make a flower bed/veg patch?

That's a good question, if I were to turn it into part of the law and put stepping stones on it, I would have to remove all the rubble and dig it up a bit more right?

Thanks

 

[WarKraze]

Clear the rubbish and weeds ,lay a slab path.
You can go expensive slabs or second hand cheap, either way it will look better.
You have a base so just sand cement and paving slabs needed, do it about 900mm wide.
So single slab or you can random pave with 3 sizes or just 2 sizes reversed ever course.

If you can diy it won't cost much

Thanks for this! Would I be able to lay the sand cement over the rubble and some uneven bits to make it all level?

Or could I get some quick cement and pour it over the rubble then level?

Thanks again

 

[conny]

Is this your own home or rented?
How hard are you prepared to work at it?
If it's rented I wouldn't go overboard unless you plan to stay for a long time.
If it's your own home do you have the necessary tools to rip it all up and start from scratch?

Whatever you decide to do with it there is no simple, easy option. It will require hard work in the sense that you are going to get your hands dirty.
Set out a plan of what you want to achieve. Break it down into various sections, e.g. 1/ Remove all loose debris, toys, bric a brac etc 2/ Clean sweep the surface and check for any loose/cracked sections to see how difficult it is to remove. 3/ Source materials for your final decision and get costs of them, including delivery where applicable. 4/ Check finances are healthy enough to carry out plan at your costing and add minimum of 10% for wastage/minor change of plan etc 4/ Set a reasonable timetable for each stage of the work but allow time for unseen stoppages, (weather, not ordered enough of a certain thing so have to get more, (hence the 10%), possibly injure yourself so time set back)
5/ If you are happy with your planning/costings/timings etc then make a start but don't go at it like a bull at a gate. Take your time and continually picture in your mind what you are hoping to achieve. Be prepared to alter that vision if conditions dictate or because you have a change of mind and have thought of a different way.

Thorough planning and preparation will make it so much easier and enjoyable.

 

[WarKraze]

Thanks for the words of encouragement. It is my property. I have a concrete breaker and a hippo skip bag to clear the rubbish into.

I've been getting quotes for £1k, so I'd rather make a project of it myself. Will take your advice and clear the rubble and level the floor - then take it from there.



Thanks again.