Thread: Reasonable costs for lilydale toppings driveway

Depending on excavation I would say that laying a 75mm base of crushed rock (compacted) then a 50mm layer of Lilydale would be around the $850 mark, for materials only.

Add another $600-650 or so with machine and labour to install it, I'd imagine would take only a few hours id straight foreward....of course there are variables involved such as if spoil needs to be taken away, extra excavation etc.

Originally Posted by auscooke

Being new to the renovation game thought I would ask the advice of experts. Am currently getting quotes for a lilydale topping driveway of arounds 100m2 layed on level land. Does anyone have an approximate idea of what lilydale toppings should cost to supply and install per meter

Thanks

somewhere around the $1500 mark, depending on a number of things, access, what the current ground is like (is it an existing crushed rock driveway for example)

Fultons G.S would not be too far from you, check them for what they charge for crushed rock (20mm) & toppings.

Who are you getting quotes from ?

Thanks for the reply. The job in question is actually in Anglesea which is a touch far from Fultons. Quote I have received (from a recommended Landscaper) is around $2000 which appears reasonable based on your feedback

The topping itself is $86m3 ..... picked up some on Monday!

Originally Posted by Sir Stinkalot

The topping itself is $86m3 ..... picked up some on Monday!

yes, well, lilydale to the geelong area would add quite a bit per m3 in transport costs.

Around the $70 per m3 is more the cost around this neck of the woods.

The stuff is relatively cheap for a drive surface but is a pain because you trek it into the house. I have two acquaintances who've dug theirs up for this reason. Sorry to rain on your parade as the Seppos say.

Originally Posted by rsser

The stuff is relatively cheap for a drive surface but is a pain because you trek it into the house. I have two acquaintances who've dug theirs up for this reason. Sorry to rain on your parade as the Seppos say.

they haven't heard of doormats

We do not get any toppings in the house, mind you, the drive has been down for 15+ years, have yet to top it up, probably wont, more likely to concrete the drive some time in the future

I've prepped for the toppings but am holding off for the moment.

Could add some cement powder to the common walking zones and hose it in.

Originally Posted by rsser

I've prepped for the toppings but am holding off for the moment.

Could add some cement powder to the common walking zones and hose it in.

are you planning this for main driveway or some pathway in lawn?

not sure if Lillydale will do that good in main driveway

Main drive. Bit of a slope. Reckon it won't hold?

Originally Posted by mirz

are you planning this for main driveway or some pathway in lawn?

not sure if Lillydale will do that good in main driveway

lilydale toppings is fine for main driveways, could ask the supplier to mix a bag or two of cement per m3 through the toppings for you if you are worried about it though.

Originally Posted by rsser

Main drive. Bit of a slope. Reckon it won't hold?

ok, here is my very poorly maintained sloping lilydale toppings driveway, yeah yeah, I hit the weeds with weed killer, and at some stage I will scrape them, but note how steep the drive is, and this drive has not been topped up or scraped for about 15 years

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looks very solid for 15 years old driveway

Thanks for the post.

G'day Guys,

What do you Ppl call " Lilydale "?

I hope to be putting in a Driveway and would be considering Decomposed Granite over Road Base.

Ta.