Removing just two block pavings

[tmf786]

Simple question, what's the best way to remove just two block paving bricks?

 

[Tigercubrider]

 

[tmf786]

thanks, saw that video the bricks look like they are loose already, mine are compacted together with sand/mud etc. Like this:

 

[Tigercubrider]

Maybe put down some boards to protect the ones that should stay, and use a normal garden hose plus tool to clear out the locking material? You could use a pressure washer? They tend to be a bit fierce.

 

[Ian H]

Hit it with a rubber mallet at alternate ends until it starts to wobble, then tease it up with a pair of flat screwdrivers.

 

[tmf786]

Thanks, great ideas - will let you know how I get on!

 

[tmf786]

The truth about pavers

 

[JohnD]

You only need one loose block. Once the first is up the rest are easy.

Easiest to start at an edge or curb, not in the middle.

Jamming in a crowbar will wedge them in tighter.

Septic was trying to make it look hard.

 

[tmf786]

Thank you all!

Rubber mallet, two crowbars and starting from the edge worked a treat!

The key was to be able to dig out mud/rock between the wall and the brick, then push the brick into the gap and lift with crowbar.