Case Study: Garden Patio Project – Crushing Saves the Day (and Wallet!)

This case study is provided with thanks to Yorkshire Mini Crusher Hire.

When a customer in Yorkshire embarked on a garden patio renovation, they faced a common dilemma: how to efficiently and affordably deal with the old paving, concrete, and bricks, while also sourcing new hardcore for the base. These are the options they considered:

Option A: The Traditional Approach

This option involved traditional methods of waste removal and material delivery:

  • Skip Hire: £250 for a skip to dispose of the old material.

  • Hardcore Purchase: Due to tight access, a large loose load of hardcore wasn't feasible. This meant purchasing 15 bags of hardcore at £50 per bag, totaling £750.

  • Labour: An estimated day spent loading the skip, and another one to two days barrowing in the new hardcore.

Total Estimated Cost (Option A): £1,000 (plus significant labour time)

Option B: Yorkshire Mini Crusher Hire

The customer then discovered Yorkshire Mini Crusher Hire's on-site crushing service:

  • On-Site Crushing: For a fixed price of £320, Yorkshire Mini Crusher Hire would bring their CR300 Crusher to the site. All the old paving, concrete, and bricks would be crushed into usable hardcore.

  • Efficiency: The entire process—from clearing the garden of rubble to having the patio area filled and compacted—would be completed within a single day.

Total Estimated Cost (Option B): £320 (including all labour by Yorkshire Mini Crusher Hire)

The Outcome: A Clear Winner

The choice was clear. By opting for Yorkshire Mini Crusher Hire’s on-site crushing service, the customer not only saved over £680 but also significantly reduced the project's timeline and effort. The old materials were repurposed, eliminating the need for skip hire and the purchase of new hardcore. This approach also offered significant environmental benefits by reducing waste sent to landfills and minimising transportation needs.

As the pictures demonstrate, the CR300 Crusher is designed to access even the tightest of spaces, making on-site crushing a viable and incredibly efficient solution for almost any project.

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