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This privacy policy sets out how Landscaping Supplies Direct uses and protects any information that you give Landscaping Supplies Direct when you use this website. Landscaping Supplies Direct is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. Landscaping Supplies Direct may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.
What we collect
We may collect the following information:
name
contact information including email address
demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
Internal record keeping.
We may use the information to improve our products and services.
We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.
Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
How we use cookies
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Controlling your personal information
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us at [email protected]
We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.
You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to .
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
List of cookies we collect
The table below lists the cookies we collect and what information they store.
COOKIE name
COOKIE Description
CART
The association with your shopping cart.
CATEGORY_INFO
Stores the category info on the page, that allows to display pages more quickly.
COMPARE
The items that you have in the Compare Products list.
CURRENCY
Your preferred currency
CUSTOMER
An encrypted version of your customer id with the store.
CUSTOMER_AUTH
An indicator if you are currently logged into the store.
CUSTOMER_INFO
An encrypted version of the customer group you belong to.
CUSTOMER_SEGMENT_IDS
Stores the Customer Segment ID
EXTERNAL_NO_CACHE
A flag, which indicates whether caching is disabled or not.
FRONTEND
You sesssion ID on the server.
GUEST-VIEW
Allows guests to edit their orders.
LAST_CATEGORY
The last category you visited.
LAST_PRODUCT
The most recent product you have viewed.
NEWMESSAGE
Indicates whether a new message has been received.
NO_CACHE
Indicates whether it is allowed to use cache.
PERSISTENT_SHOPPING_CART
A link to information about your cart and viewing history if you have asked the site.
POLL
The ID of any polls you have recently voted in.
POLLN
Information on what polls you have voted on.
RECENTLYCOMPARED
The items that you have recently compared.
STF
Information on products you have emailed to friends.
STORE
The store view or language you have selected.
USER_ALLOWED_SAVE_COOKIE
Indicates whether a customer allowed to use cookies.
VIEWED_PRODUCT_IDS
The products that you have recently viewed.
WISHLIST
An encrypted list of products added to your Wishlist.
WISHLIST_CNT
The number of items in your Wishlist.
Stock is currently quite limited with nearly all of our suppliers we are therefore advising to check stock levels via phone or email, before ordering to avoid disappointment.
Laying a new patio is an exciting time, as a high quality patio will really transform the look and feel of your garden. The question at the front of everyone’s minds is ‘what is the cost of laying a patio’? In this quick guide, we’re going to delve into some cost examples, and give you a good idea of costs to expect when laying a new patio throughout the country.
Labour Costs
Labour costs are calculated by the amount of time and personnel needed to complete a project. For example, a job that requires 2 landscapers that will take 5 days will be priced at 10 ‘man days’. A man day is essentially the amount of work one landscaper can complete in a day. Keeping this in mind, all tradesmen use a simple method of working out how much a job will cost:
Cost of Total Tradesmen Man Days + Cost of Total Labourer Man Days + Cost of Materials = Price of Job
This gives us an inside look on how patio laying jobs are priced, and a good way of working out if a landscaper is charging too much. Let’s look at an example.
Patio Cost Example
2 Tradesman Man Days = £320
2 Labourer Man Days = £200
Materials = £200
Total = £720
These costs will of course vary depending on the company and where you are in the country, but this is a basic formula that you can use to determine the cost of laying a patio. Prices will also vary depending on skill, experience and demand, and the closer to London you get, the higher the price will be due to the expenses associated with living there.
Without a doubt, there will be cowboys in the building and landscaping industry that charge extortionate prices for shoddy work. But for each one of these, there are many honest, hard working tradesmen doing their best to earn a living.
From our experience, we recommend researching the best tradesmen in your area to ensure that you have peace of mind when someone is laying your patio. Freelance landscapers may charge less, and larger firms will charge more, but this is down to you to choose how to balance your needs and your budget.
Cost of Materials
One misconception when it comes to the cost of laying patios is that the materials will be the most expensive part. This is not the case, as materials typically cost 20% of the total cost, as stated by Marshalls, one of the biggest garden material suppliers in this country.
This means that spending a little extra on higher quality paving will not drastically increase the price of the process, especially when considering aftercare costs associated with buying lower quality stone. However, this is not an option for many of us, so cheaper paving is the best choice for many homeowners. Here at Landscaping Supplies Direct, we stock a range of both high quality stone and medium quality cheap paving that is guaranteed to last.
If you are aiming to save money on materials, one of the best options is Indian sandstone or chinese stone. We import these products ourselves straight from source, so you save money as they are not coming from a major retailer.
A question we get asked on a daily basis is ‘should I seal my patio?’. Unfortunately, this doesn't have a simple answer. Patios are designed to endure a bit of weathering, especially stone that is designed for European markets. However, this isn’t a complete solution as it will eventually fade and lose its colour with gradual wear.
We advise sealing your patio, as this makes it easier to clean due to stains not being able to penetrate the sealant, and therefore will keep it looking new for far longer. This is another cost of laying a patio, and can me mediated by purchasing higher quality stone. The initial sealing process can be costly for the materials and labour, but will save you money in the long run as your patio will retain its new look for a lot longer.
Final Thoughts
The most important thing is to decide on a budget that suits you, taking into account a rough 80 / 20 split for labour and materials respectively. As with any large renovation project, we cannot stress the importance of research and getting information from those in the know. We can provide advice and information on patio costs, and can also supply you with the perfect materials to suit your budget and needs. Get in touch with us today for more information.