We regularly work in Clayton and nearby Notting Hill, Oakleigh and Mulgrave. Driveways, courtyards and unit paving in Clayton — practical, durable work for owners, families and landlords near Monash.
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★★★★★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.
Richard Clifton — Review from a client in Oakleigh
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.
Plain, exposed-aggregate or coloured concrete, properly reinforced and expansion-jointed.
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.
Clayton sits between Monash University, the Monash Medical Centre and the Clayton Road shopping strip. The original post-war and 1960s brick and weatherboard homes are steadily being replaced by townhouses and unit developments, and many older homes are rentals. That mix shapes the work: new shared driveways and courtyards for developments, and hard-wearing, low-maintenance paving for owners and landlords who want the property to look good and stay that way.
Driveways in Clayton often carry several cars a day, and rental courtyards take a beating. We lay pavers on a deep compacted crushed-rock base with a solid edge restraint, or pour reinforced concrete with properly placed control joints, so the surface handles the traffic. On reactive clay, that base depth is the difference between a driveway that lasts and one that dips within a couple of years.
Shared driveways for townhouse developments, brick paver or exposed aggregate driveways for older homes, courtyards and side paths for units, and paver repairs where old paving has sunk. We also do quick make-good paving for landlords between tenants, and concrete slabs for sheds and bin enclosures.
Clayton is mostly in the City of Monash, with the southern side toward Clayton South in the City of Kingston. Either way, vehicle crossing works need a council permit. For developments we pave to the approved plans, including levels and drainage connections, so the final inspection goes smoothly.
Clayton borders Notting Hill, where we're based, so quotes and follow-ups are quick. Antonio measures up and writes a fixed-price quote himself, and oversees the job with the same trusted crew from start to finish.
For driveways, charcoal or grey concrete pavers and exposed aggregate hide oil marks and tyre scuffs well and are easy to keep clean. For courtyards, porcelain is a smart choice for rentals because it doesn't stain or need sealing. Where owners want warmth and character on an older home, clay brick or recycled brick is still hard to beat.
At our current rates (inc GST), a 40m² paved driveway is about $5,600–$8,800, a 40m² exposed aggregate driveway about $5,800–$8,400, and a 15m² porcelain courtyard about $2,700–$4,200. Demolition and disposal of old concrete is listed separately on the quote so you can compare like with like.
Streets near the university and the hospital are busy, with limited parking. We plan deliveries and skip bins with that in mind, keep the footpath clear and tidy, and let neighbours know when the noisy demolition day is. It's part of doing the job properly in a crowded suburb.
Let us know if the property is owner-occupied, a rental or part of a development, and whether you have approved plans. Photos of the existing surface and any cracking, pooling or sinking help us understand the job before we arrive. Text them to 0406 170 544.
The combination of heavy traffic, rental wear and tight infill sites means we lean toward hard-wearing materials, thicker bases and simple, easy-to-clean finishes here. It's not about the most expensive option — it's about what will still look tidy after years of daily use by several cars and tenants.
From the Clayton Road shops and the station precinct to the quieter streets toward Westall and Clayton South, the job changes a lot from street to street. Near the station, it's mostly compact unit courtyards and shared driveways; further out, older homes still have full-width front yards and long concrete driveways ready for replacement.
Clayton (3168) is in the City of Monash. The jobs we quote most here are shared driveways, rental courtyards, unit paving and shed slabs. 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 Notting Hill, Oakleigh and Mulgrave.
Clayton has post-war homes and many newer townhouses and student rentals near Monash University. Bluestone is a hard-wearing option for busy entries, and travertine suits smaller backyards. We lay both stones for entries, porches, courtyards, alfresco areas and pool surrounds in Clayton, and match borders and steps so the whole outdoor area feels finished. 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. 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. 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 lots of redevelopment in Clayton, sites are getting more hard surface. Permeable pavers on driveways help manage runoff on these busier blocks. 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 Monash, 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. Keep the joints topped up with the right aggregate and sweep leaves off in autumn so the surface keeps draining. Permeable paving is $150–$220/m² including GST, fully installed with the open-graded base. Read more about permeable paving in Melbourne.
Rental properties in Clayton often have paths and driveways that have sunk or have trip hazards. We re-level and re-lay them properly — useful for landlords and property managers. Common jobs are sunken sections near downpipes, driveway dips where cars turn, root-lifted paths, trip hazards at steps and loose, weedy joints. 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 Clayton 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 Notting Hill and Mulgrave.
Exposed aggregate is a popular choice for Clayton driveways and paths: the washed stone surface hides tyre marks, gives good grip and suits both older and new homes. Most of Clayton is on reactive clay that swells in winter and shrinks in summer, so the base depth and compaction make or break the job. We pour on a compacted crushed-rock base with reinforcing mesh, cut control joints so cracking happens where it's meant to, and seal the finish. Exposed aggregate costs $145–$210/m² and plain or coloured concrete driveways $90–$210/m² including GST. If you'd rather have a driveway that can be lifted and repaired later, pavers from $140/m² are worth comparing — we'll quote both. See exposed aggregate driveways.
Driveways are one of the most searched paving jobs in Clayton. Most of Clayton 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 Monash, which we'll flag on the quote. We also build driveways in Notting Hill and Mulgrave. See driveway paving for patterns and photos.
Most paving jobs in Clayton 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.
Yes. We pave shared and individual driveways for new developments, matching the approved levels and drainage plans.
Concrete or clay brick pavers on a deep compacted base, or exposed aggregate concrete. Both handle heavy use and are easy to keep clean.
Yes. We plan the job to keep access open where possible and let tenants know the timing.
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