We regularly work in Ashburton and nearby Ashwood, Glen Iris and Camberwell. Paving for Ashburton homes — period and post-war houses where materials need to suit the street, laid on a proper base.
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Every service includes excavation, base preparation, installation and site clean-up.
Clay or concrete pavers laid in herringbone or running-bond patterns for driveways and paths.
Plain, exposed-aggregate or coloured concrete, properly reinforced and expansion-jointed.
Sandstone, bluestone or flagstone crazy paving, hand-set and pointed for a natural garden look.
Plain, exposed-aggregate or coloured concrete, properly reinforced and expansion-jointed.
Custom landscaping design and build — turf, garden beds, drainage and paving tie-ins.
Clay or concrete pavers laid in herringbone or running-bond patterns for driveways and paths.
Council-compliant permeable systems for stormwater management on new driveways and hardstands.
Anti-slip rated pool surrounds with correctly graded drainage falls, coping included.
Large-format porcelain pavers on a full mortar bed for a sleek, low-maintenance outdoor surface.
Timber sleeper or concrete block retaining walls, engineered for sloped Melbourne blocks.
Sawn, honed or natural-split bluestone for a premium, timeless finish that lasts decades.
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Antonio completed our bluestone paving in Hampton and the result is outstanding. The levels, drainage and finishing details are flawless. Highly recommended for high-end paving.
We had a fairly complicated drainage issue on the site, but Antonio came up with a solution and executed it perfectly. The workmanship was top quality, and there were no unexpected surprises along the way.
Antonio runs a very professional small business. Friendly, punctual and hard working. Built 2 retaining walls and remodelled our driveway paving. Would use Antonio's service again.
Antonio and his colleague did a great job with our backyard brick laying. Easy to deal with, on time and professional.
Antonio just completed some brick paving alongside our front fence. The paving looks fabulous and was completed in 2 days. He was reliable and the work was completed to a high standard.
Antonio cleared out our small backyard, laid some pavers and built a step around our existing deck. He was quick to respond, well priced, and was happy to change and vary the scope of works as needed.
Ashburton has a strong mix of interwar and post-war homes, Californian bungalows and brick veneer houses, with High Street's shopping village at its heart and Ashburton Park and Gardiners Creek nearby. Homeowners here tend to care about how new paving looks next to the house, so material choice matters: red and recycled brick, bluestone and travertine are all popular, and plain grey concrete usually isn't what people want at the front.
Parts of Ashburton near Gardiners Creek have heavy clay and can hold water after rain. We dig out soft material, build a compacted crushed-rock base, and set clear falls to drains or garden areas so water doesn't pool against the house or under the paving. That's also why we pay attention to where downpipes discharge — a lot of paving damage starts at a downpipe that empties onto the surface.
Front paths and entries in bluestone or brick, driveways in clay pavers, rear courtyards and alfresco areas in travertine or porcelain, and relaying old brick paving. Many Ashburton jobs combine paving with garden edging and low retaining walls.
Ashburton is in the City of Boroondara, which has heritage overlays across a number of streets. If your home is in a heritage overlay area, changes to front fences, paths or driveways may need a planning permit. Vehicle crossing works always need a council permit. We'll help you work out what applies before you commit.
Antonio quotes every Ashburton job himself, brings samples so you can see materials against your house, and oversees the work with the same trusted crew on every project.
Bluestone is $190–$300/m², clay brick $150–$250/m² and travertine $180–$280/m² supplied and laid (inc GST). A typical Ashburton front path and entry of 10–15m² in bluestone is about $1,900–$4,500; a 25m² rear courtyard in travertine about $4,500–$7,000.
Many Ashburton homes still have original brick paths that have dropped or lifted over the years. If the bricks are sound, we lift them, rebuild the base and relay them — keeping the character of the house at a lower cost than new materials. Where some bricks are broken, we top up with matching recycled bricks.
Parking and access around the High Street shopping village can be tight. We plan deliveries and skip placement ahead of time and keep footpaths clear. For homes on narrow streets, smaller machines and more frequent rubbish runs keep the job moving without blocking neighbours.
If you know your home is in a heritage overlay, mention it. Note any original bricks, bluestone or edging you'd like to keep, and where water collects after rain. Photos sent to 0406 170 544 help us bring the right samples.
We start with what's already there: the brick colour, the roof, the front fence and the garden. New paving should look as if it belongs, so we match tones and patterns, keep original materials where they're sound, and use borders and edges that suit the era of the house. The base and drainage underneath are built to today's standard.
Streets around the High Street village and Ashburton station are older and more formal, with period homes and front gardens. Toward Warrigal Road, homes are later and backyards larger, and patios and driveways make up more of the work.
Ashburton (3147) is in the City of Boroondara. The jobs we quote most here are bluestone and brick entries, clay paver driveways and rear courtyards. The ground is mostly reactive clay, so a deep, compacted crushed-rock base and planned falls are non-negotiable. Every quote is free, written and fixed after Antonio has measured up on site, and we also work in nearby Ashwood, Glen Iris and Camberwell.
Ashburton's interwar and post-war homes between High Street and Gardiners Creek suit stone that looks at home next to clinker brick. Sawn bluestone works well for front paths and steps up from the footpath, while tumbled travertine is a popular choice for the rear courtyards and alfresco areas that families add when they renovate. For Ashburton homes we often combine the two: bluestone steps, edges and pool coping with a travertine terrace, which keeps the look calm and consistent. Bluestone brings a dark, crisp edge that suits both period and modern homes, while travertine's warm cream tones stay comfortable underfoot on hot days. We bring real samples to the site visit, so you can see the colour against your bricks and render before you decide. If you'd rather skip sealing, porcelain gives a similar look with almost no maintenance. The price is fixed and written after a free site visit. Bluestone paving is $190–$300/m² and travertine $180–$280/m² including GST, fully installed with excavation, base and clean-up. See our bluestone and travertine pages for finishes and photos.
Ashburton blocks are often narrow with a single driveway down the side of the house, and many run downhill toward the creek. A permeable driveway lets rain soak in along that strip instead of rushing to the garage or the back fence. The surface looks like a normal paved driveway, but the joints and the base let rain soak through, which cuts puddles and runoff to the street. Driveway stormwater has to reach the legal point of discharge for your block, which the City of Boroondara can confirm, and any new or wider crossover needs a council permit. For new homes and units, Victorian planning rules also expect at least 20% of the site to be left permeable, and permeable pavers can help meet that. On clay we lay a deeper open-graded base that stores rain and releases it slowly, with an overflow to the drain for heavy storms. It handles cars and bins like any paved driveway; the only upkeep is keeping leaves and silt out of the joints. Permeable paving is $150–$220/m² including GST, fully installed with the open-graded base. Read more about permeable paving in Melbourne.
Older concrete and brick paths in Ashburton often crack or sink where downpipes empty straight onto them, and the big street and garden trees push paths up over time. Lifting and re-laying a run of pavers is usually far cheaper than starting again. We fix sunken pavers, tree-root lifting, rocking pavers, spreading edges, broken pavers and joints that have lost their sand. We find the cause first — a weak base, water from a downpipe, roots or missing edges — then lift the affected pavers, rebuild the base and put the same pavers back. Landlords and property managers in Ashburton often call us about trip hazards before an inspection; re-levelling early is cheaper than dealing with an injury later. Every repair comes with a 1-year workmanship warranty, written into your quote. Re-laying existing pavers costs $90–$150/m² including GST, with a $1,000 minimum job — usually much less than new paving, because your existing pavers are reused. Text photos to 0406 170 544 for a quick price range, or see our paver repairs page. We also fix paving in Glen Iris and Ashwood.
Most paving jobs in Ashburton cost $150–$300/m² including GST, depending on material — brick from $150/m², bluestone from $190/m² and pool paving from $200/m². Every quote is free and provided in writing after an on-site measure-up.
Usually not for a path within your property, but if your home is in a Boroondara heritage overlay, visible changes at the front may need a planning permit. Check with council or ask us and we'll help you find out.
Red or recycled brick, bluestone and sandstone-tone pavers suit those homes well. We'll bring samples to your site visit.
Yes — deeper base preparation, correct falls and drainage connections are part of every Ashburton quote where the ground holds water.
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