Driveway Paving Perth

In most cases, yes. Laying new pavers over old paving that’s in poor condition or at the wrong height generally causes problems. The old surface needs to come up to allow proper excavation, base preparation, and drainage grading. In some situations, where the existing concrete slab is in good condition and at the right level, pavers can go over the top, but this is the exception rather than the rule. We assess this on-site and tell you what we find.

Our quotes include the paver and installation. What they don’t include is demolition and removal of existing paving if required, drainage work beyond standard grading, or any council crossover applications. These are quoted separately based on what the job actually needs. You will get a written quote that shows everything before any work starts.

They will if the base is done wrong. Perth’s sandy ground drains well but it doesn’t bind like clay, so a compacted crushed limestone road base is what holds a driveway in place. Driveways laid directly on sand without a proper road base will shift. This is not a marketing claim: it’s why we excavate properly and build the base in compacted layers before a paver goes down.

Both can work on a driveway, but they have more specific requirements than brick or concrete pavers. Travertine needs a proper sealed surface and its natural holes can collect oil staining more visibly than concrete. Porcelain needs a concrete base to handle the substrate movement it’s less tolerant of. Neither is wrong, but they need to be the right choice for the specific driveway and how it’s used. We’ll tell you honestly if we think a different material would perform better for your situation.

For the section of driveway within your property boundary, you generally do not need approval for a like-for-like replacement or new installation. The crossover, the part that crosses the verge to the road, is different. That section is subject to your local council’s requirements, which vary across Perth. We install crossovers to council specification and can advise on what applies in your council area.

The only way to give you an accurate price is an on-site visit. Driveway costs depend on the size and shape of the area, how much existing paving needs to come out, the condition of the current base, any drainage work required, and the pattern you choose. We come to you, measure the job, and give you a written price. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Brick and concrete pavers. At 50mm thickness they handle vehicle loads, and they come in a wide range of colours and finishes.

Yes. We install crossovers to council spec across the Perth metro area and advise on your council’s requirements during the quote process.

Yes. Where old paving needs to come out, we include demolition and disposal in your written quote so you can see the full cost before work starts.

The full Perth metro area, from Currambine and Joondalup in the north down to Mandurah, east to the hills and across the western suburbs.