We regularly work in Blackburn and nearby Box Hill, Nunawading and Forest Hill. Paving that suits Blackburn's leafy streets — brick, bluestone and permeable options laid around trees and gardens. A 5-star Google review from a Blackburn backyard job.
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★★★★★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.
Laura De Rango — Review from a client in Blackburn
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.
Blackburn is known for its trees, creeks and lake, with mid-century homes set back in leafy gardens. Many streets are covered by landscape and vegetation controls that protect the area's character, so paving here is usually about fitting in: natural materials, softer edges and careful work around established trees rather than wall-to-wall concrete.
Big trees mean roots, and roots lift paving. We plan paths and patios to keep a sensible distance from significant trees, avoid cutting major roots, and, where appropriate, use permeable paving so water still reaches the soil. Blackburn's clay soils also need a solid compacted base and good falls to stop water pooling under or beside the paving.
Brick and recycled brick paths and courtyards, bluestone entries, permeable driveways, and small backyard makeovers. One of our Blackburn clients, Laura De Rango, had her small backyard cleared, pavers laid and a step built around her existing deck — the kind of practical, tidy job we do here often.
Blackburn is in the City of Whitehorse. Parts of the suburb have Significant Landscape Overlays and tree protection, so removing or pruning trees, or digging near them, may need a permit. Vehicle crossing works always need one. We'll flag anything likely to need approval on the first visit.
Antonio quotes and oversees every job himself, working with the same trusted crew, and gives a written fixed price with the scope clearly listed.
At our rates (inc GST): a 20m² brick courtyard is about $3,000–$5,000; a 40m² permeable driveway about $6,000–$8,800; a 15m² bluestone entry about $2,850–$4,500.
Warm clay brick, recycled red brick, bluestone and permeable pavers in earthy tones sit naturally among Blackburn's gardens. Crazy paving in bluestone or limestone suits garden paths and informal areas. We usually recommend keeping large expanses of pale material to a minimum so the paving doesn't glare against the greenery.
Where possible we direct runoff from paving into garden beds rather than straight to the drain, and use permeable systems for driveways. It's kinder to the trees and gardens that make Blackburn what it is, and can help with council's stormwater expectations.
Many Blackburn homes have mid-century brick or crazy paving paths that have been lifted by roots. Where possible we relay them with a better base and a gentler route around the trees, keeping the character of the garden.
We protect garden beds, keep machines on planned access routes and clean up each day, because in Blackburn the garden is often worth as much to the owner as the paving.
Note any large trees near the area you'd like paved and whether you know if they're protected. Tell us whether you'd prefer a natural look or something more formal, and send photos to 0406 170 544. It helps us suggest materials and layouts that suit your garden.
In Blackburn we usually start with the garden and trees, then fit the paving to them — curving a path around a trunk, stepping a patio down to follow the ground, or using permeable pavers under a canopy. The result looks like it has always been part of the garden.
Around Blackburn Lake and the creek reserves, blocks are leafy and often sloping; closer to the station and Whitehorse Road, blocks are flatter and more townhouses have gone in.
Blackburn (3130) is in the City of Whitehorse. The jobs we quote most here are brick and bluestone paths, permeable driveways and small backyard makeovers. 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 Box Hill, Nunawading and Forest Hill.
Blackburn is known for its bushy, tree-filled streets around Blackburn Lake and the creeks. Natural stone suits that setting — bluestone for paths and steps, and travertine for outdoor areas that sit comfortably among established gardens. In Blackburn the most popular uses are front entries and steps, side paths, alfresco areas and pool surrounds — often with a bluestone border framing a lighter travertine field. Bluestone is a dense Victorian basalt that wears slowly and looks better with age. Travertine is a softer-coloured natural stone that stays cooler underfoot in summer. Both stones are laid on a compacted crushed-rock base with the right falls, so water runs away from the house and the stone stays level. Both stones should be sealed with a penetrating sealer to resist stains, then resealed every few years. You get a fixed written quote after we measure up on site. 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.
With so many large trees in Blackburn, permeable paving is a smart choice: water and air reach the roots, and less runoff heads into the creeks. Council may also have tree protection requirements to consider near significant trees. Permeable pavers have small gaps filled with clean aggregate; water drains through them into a stone base below and soaks away slowly into the ground. Driveway stormwater has to reach the legal point of discharge for your block, which the City of Whitehorse 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.
Tree roots are the most common reason we're called to Blackburn paths. We check the tree first, then prune smaller roots or re-route the path, and re-lay the pavers on a deeper base. Common jobs are sunken sections near downpipes, driveway dips where cars turn, root-lifted paths, trip hazards at steps and loose, weedy joints. Most repairs reuse your existing pavers, so the fixed area matches the rest; any broken pavers are replaced with the closest match we can find. If you notice a dip, a rocking paver or water sitting on the paving after rain, get it looked at early — a small repair in Blackburn costs far less than a large one once the base has washed out. 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 Box Hill and Nunawading.
Porcelain paving is growing fast in Blackburn: large-format pavers that don't need sealing, don't stain easily and come in stone and bluestone looks. They suit alfresco areas, courtyards and pool surrounds. Porcelain is laid on a full mortar bed with precise joints and falls, because thin pavers show every high spot. Most of Blackburn is on reactive clay that swells in winter and shrinks in summer, so the base depth and compaction make or break the job. Porcelain paving is $180–$280/m² including GST. See porcelain paving.
Most paving jobs in Blackburn 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.
Sometimes, with the right approach — keeping clear of the root zone, using permeable or raised solutions, and getting council approval where required. Check with Whitehorse Council first; we'll help you plan around it.
Often, yes. It lets rain soak into the ground, which is better for trees and gardens. It's $150–$220/m² (inc GST).
Yes. Small courtyards, paths and step-and-paver jobs are common in Blackburn.
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