We regularly work in Camberwell and nearby Surrey Hills, Balwyn and Ashburton. Paving for Camberwell's period homes — brick, bluestone and stone that suit Edwardian and interwar houses. A 5-star Google review from a Camberwell client.
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★★★★★Antonio provided prompt, careful and professional service at a very reasonable price. Would absolutely recommend.
Heiko Ryu Karate — Review from a client in Camberwell
Every service includes excavation, base preparation, installation and site clean-up.
Sawn, honed or natural-split bluestone for a premium, timeless finish that lasts decades.
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.
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.
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.
⭐ 5.0 Google · 70 reviews · $20M insured · 1‑year workmanship warranty
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.
Camberwell is full of Edwardian, Federation and interwar homes, Californian bungalows and quality modern rebuilds, around Burke Road and the Camberwell Junction shops. Paving here has to look right next to the house: red and recycled brick, bluestone, sandstone-tone pavers and travertine are the common choices, laid with neat edges and tidy cuts.
Much of Camberwell is covered by heritage overlays, and neighbours notice work that doesn't suit the street. We take care with front paths, fences and driveways, match patterns to the house era, and keep sites clean and tidy while the job is underway.
Front paths and entries in bluestone or brick, tessellated-style entries, driveways in clay pavers, rear courtyards and alfresco areas in travertine or porcelain, and relaying of old brick paving. Drainage upgrades are common on older properties where the original drains have failed.
Camberwell is in the City of Boroondara. In heritage overlay areas, visible changes at the front of the property may need a planning permit. Vehicle crossing works always need a council permit. We'll help you understand what applies.
Antonio quotes every Camberwell job himself, brings samples to the visit and oversees the work with the same trusted crew. One Camberwell client wrote that the service was 'prompt, careful and professional' at a reasonable price.
At our rates (inc GST): a 12–15m² bluestone front path and entry is about $2,280–$4,500; a 20m² recycled brick courtyard about $3,400–$5,400; a 25m² travertine terrace about $4,500–$7,000.
On Camberwell's period homes, details make the job: soldier-course borders, neat cuts around verandah posts and steps, correct thresholds at the front door, and paving that meets the front fence and gate cleanly. We take the time to set those out properly before laying starts.
Camberwell has plenty of renovations and rebuilds with architects and builders involved. We're happy to work from drawings, coordinate with the builder's program, and install paving at the right stage so it isn't damaged by later trades.
We bring bluestone, brick, travertine and porcelain samples to the site visit so you can see them against your brickwork, render and garden before choosing.
If you know your home is in a heritage overlay, mention it, and tell us about any original bricks, tiles or bluestone you'd like to keep. Photos of the front of the house, the fence and the area to be paved help Antonio bring matching samples. Text 0406 170 544.
Antonio looks at the existing paving and base, drainage and downpipes, the levels at the front door and verandah, the front fence and gate, and access for machinery. That's how we give a written fixed price that respects both the house and the budget.
Natural stone and brick may need sealing and occasional re-sanding of joints. We'll explain the maintenance for the materials you choose, so the paving keeps looking right for years.
Around the Junction, Burke Road and Camberwell station, homes are closely packed period houses with formal front gardens. Toward Canterbury and Hartwell, blocks are larger and rear terraces and pools come into the picture.
Camberwell (3124) is in the City of Boroondara. The jobs we quote most here are period front paths and entries, clay paver driveways and rear terraces. 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 Surrey Hills, Balwyn and Ashburton.
Camberwell's Edwardian and interwar homes, many in heritage areas, suit traditional stone. Bluestone steps and front paths are classic here, and travertine gives rear terraces a lighter, softer finish. In Camberwell 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 brings a dark, crisp edge that suits both period and modern homes, while travertine's warm cream tones stay comfortable underfoot on hot days. 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. If you'd rather skip sealing, porcelain gives a similar look with almost no maintenance. Every stone job gets a fixed written price 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.
Heritage overlays cover much of Camberwell, so front driveway and crossover changes can need council approval. A permeable driveway can suit these sites while keeping runoff on the property. 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. In the City of Boroondara, a new or widened vehicle crossing needs a council permit, and stormwater from the driveway must go to the legal point of discharge that council sets for your property. 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. A light sweep and an occasional top-up of joint aggregate keeps it draining well for years. Permeable paving is $150–$220/m² including GST, fully installed with the open-graded base. Read more about permeable paving in Melbourne.
Camberwell's large street trees lift paths and driveways over time. We check the tree first, then re-lay the pavers on a deeper base or re-route the path slightly. 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 Camberwell 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 Hawthorn East and Canterbury.
Driveways are one of the most searched paving jobs in Camberwell. Most of Camberwell is on reactive clay that swells in winter and shrinks in summer, so the base depth and compaction make or break the job. We build paver driveways in herringbone so the pavers lock together under turning cars, with a deep crushed-rock base and solid edge restraints, and we set falls so water runs to the street or a strip drain instead of the garage. Paved driveways are $140–$220/m² and brick $150–$250/m² including GST; concrete and exposed aggregate driveways are $90–$210/m². Any change to the vehicle crossing needs a permit from the City of Boroondara, which we'll flag on the quote. We also build driveways in Hawthorn East and Canterbury. See driveway paving for patterns and photos.
Sandstone gives Camberwell gardens a warm, natural look — sawn pavers for patios and paths, or random pieces for crazy paving. We lay it on a proper base and seal it so it resists stains and moss in shady spots. Most of Camberwell is on reactive clay that swells in winter and shrinks in summer, so the base depth and compaction make or break the job. Sandstone paving is $170–$270/m² including GST. See sandstone paving.
Most paving jobs in Camberwell 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.
If your property is in a Boroondara heritage overlay, visible changes such as a new front path, fence or driveway may need a planning permit. We recommend checking with council; we can help with the details.
Red or recycled brick, bluestone and classic patterns like herringbone or basketweave suit Edwardian homes well.
Yes — we often replace failed drains and add pits as part of the paving job.
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