Gardening & Landscaping

Bad patio paving by local tradesman

Anonymous user 14/03/2024 - 2.33 PM

I recently had my patio and path re-paved. From a distance it looks good, and I think this is due to using quality materials. However, on closer inspection there are clear faults. Now, I can handle small things, like some slightly uneven stones - lesson learned there for using the man I did. However, around the edge of the raised patio area the edging pavers (setts?) are badly cemented and already loose. I'm worried this is unsafe for the kids. Also, I'm not sure if this is usual, but while he cemented the main large pavers, the edging setts don't have cement in between (some do, but this looks accidental!). It seems to me that this will mean I spend my life trying to get rid of weeds from the border, but would there be a reason for him leaving it like this? There is also just a lot of mess left - large amounts of cement around the edges - would I be expected to clear this up myself? Our chap keeps promising to come back but no show as yet...