We are having a new driveway and replacing the walkway to the door and when I went outside they had cut my curbing around my flower bed..the man said they wouldn't have to do that...and it has 2 chunks out of it. Then on the other side of the driveway they cut a chunk out there for the forms...One piece would of been alright but how in the world do we get 2 pieces to sit straight and drive the lawn tractor on it for mowing.. Our home was only built in 2005 and the driveway was cracked and it was shifting and we didn't want anyone tripping on it....I am sick ...that curbing costs a lot of money if putting it back together looks like it is pieced...I am hoping my husband gets here soon..Wish us luck that nothing else goes wrong..Sherry moderator's note: added a more descriptive title to topic
Is it where the street curb curves up to create the beginning of your driveway? If the contractor and his workers are good at what they do then it won't be uneven when they are finished. That type of repair has been done several times around here and there have been no problems with it looking like the original. Good Luck
No this is the edging around my flower beds...it is called curbing in our area. Where my flower bed met the front walk way...I will check my pictures to see if I have one of that area.. I can't find one of that area right now but this is what it looks like..It is poured in one piece and cuts are made in it but not down all the way...but it looks like mine was cut too far or too deep.. ? Need help identifying this plant... ( photo / image / picture from Sherry8's Garden )
Take pictures !! Did the contractor put it in the work order that he would not have to cut the curbing ? It can be fixed, but I would want the person who poured the curbing to make the repairs. They are trained in how to make the repairs and blend it in so it doesn't show. Good luck.
What a heartbreaker, Sherry. I agree with GDDC--take pics and document everything now while it's fresh. I have always admired that bit of curbing that you had around your flowerbeds. It's all a bit infuriating. :twisted:
Yes, I know the type of curbing you've got, Sherry. What a pity they've cut it. I really hope they'll get it nicely back together again.
Well....I decided if it doesn't get fixed right that I will have a bigger flower bed next summer...Nothing was put in the contract about that, we only talked about it with him so I guess we are stuck. I have to find out when the workmen get here if I have to move more flowers. I don't want all my lilys broken off before they dry.....I did mention to them that if the stoop going into the house gets damaged that I will have them put in a new one...so they were really careful removing the old sidewalk to the door. Everything is covered in cement dust with them breaking the cement...by hand..and after the cement cures the house needs a good washing...
Just the beginning... ( photo / image / picture from Sherry8's Garden ) Driveway being taken out... ( photo / image / picture from Sherry8's Garden ) Front walkway to be replaced ( photo / image / picture from Sherry8's Garden ) Quite a loadfull... ( photo / image / picture from Sherry8's Garden ) Neat equipment... ( photo / image / picture from Sherry8's Garden ) Alot of cement to me removed... ( photo / image / picture from Sherry8's Garden )
Oh, golly, Sherry, what an ordeal... I've noticed your curbing several times, I sure hope it can be fixed to your liking. I like your thinking though -- if not, plant more flowers! I hope the project goes smoothly from here on out...
Oh my what a monster project. Fingers crossed that once everything is finished, life can get back to normal.
There you go, make some lemonade with those lemons. I would speak with your contractor. There may be a valid reason for the removal. It looks like a big job and a little invasive. Having been on both sides of the coin before, contractor and consumer, I have found communication is a big key to success for both parties. Good luck Your mystery plant is doing well. I think it is Willowleaf Sunwheel (Buphthalmum salicifolium) but that is just a guess.
