DIY Paving vs Hiring a Professional Paver
Thinking about laying pavers yourself? Here's our honest look at which paving jobs suit DIY and which are worth handing to a…
September 22, 2026
This Leeming backyard now has a clean, bright pool surround. Pale pavers run from the patio right out to the boundary fence and around every side of the freeform pool, with coping that follows its curves.
Paving the whole area, rather than leaving strips of lawn or planting beds between the pool and the fence, means less maintenance and more usable space for lounging and entertaining. The pale colour contrasts well with the dark boundary fence and stays comfortable underfoot in the heat.
The finished pool area flows straight off the patio, so it is easy to keep an eye on the pool from the house. See our pool paving page for more.