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Hi there,
I’m considering updating the front of my house and have two options in mind, but I’m not sure which would be the best fit for both appearance and budget. Here are my options:
- Decking pathway and connecting it to the front of the house.
- Tiles and connecting them to the existing tiles at the front of the house.
The old pavers are quite messy, and I’m looking for a fresh, budget-friendly solution. I’ve attached pictures to give you a better idea of the current situation. Could you advise which option would work best and what budget I should keep in mind? Also, should I hire a skilled professional for this project? If so, can anyone recommend someone?
Thank you for your help!
Hello @amalabid
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about building front path to your front gate.
A low-level deck pathway is possible but height and spacing will need to be taken into consideration. If the low-level deck is going to affect the gates opening, then the door of the gate will need to be moved up so that it will not hit the deck. If your gate posts are already anchored into the ground this might become an issue when moving the gates height.
Using pavers on the other hand means that the old pavers must be removed so that you'll have a nice new uniform paved walkway. Lining this up would be relatively straight forward as you just need to dig into the soil so that the pavers can be laid out level. The main advantage of the pavers is that they don't require a great deal of maintenance when compared to a timber walkway where it will need to be painted or stained when its covering starts to fade. Here is one of my favourite front yard renovations - Front yard renovation by @LaCasaDIY
For long term use and ease of maintenance, I'm putting my vote to pavers.
In regards to the budget, pavers are not that expensive, and it all depends on how much you are willing to spend. I propose drawing up a plan and see how much material you'll be needing. You can then visit your local store and see how much the pavers will cost.
Here is a handy step-by-step guide: How To Pave A Pathway
Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1 and @Nailbag for their recommendations.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
