We regularly work in Forest Hill and nearby Nunawading, Vermont South and Burwood East. Paving for Forest Hill homes — driveways, patios and paths for post-war and 1970s houses near Forest Hill Chase.
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★★★★★Antonio is very professional, hardworking and reliable. He has done a fantastic job for my own gardening design at front yard and back yard.
Dushyant Dhavan — Review from a client in Nunawading
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.
Forest Hill, around Forest Hill Chase and Canterbury Road, is mostly post-war and 1960s–70s homes on medium to large blocks, many with the original long concrete driveway and a back patio that's cracked or sunk. It's a steady area for renovation work, with families upgrading one space at a time.
Like the rest of Whitehorse, Forest Hill has clay soils that expand and shrink. We excavate to depth, build a compacted crushed-rock base, and install edge restraints so the paving doesn't creep or sink. Falls are set to direct water to drains and garden areas.
Driveway replacements in brick pavers or exposed aggregate, back patios and alfresco areas, side paths, and paver relaying where an older paved area has dipped. We also do concrete slabs for sheds and bin areas.
Forest Hill is in the City of Whitehorse. Vehicle crossing works need a council permit, and some trees are protected.
Antonio quotes, plans and oversees every job personally, working with the same trusted crew on every project.
At our rates (inc GST): a 40m² paved driveway is about $5,600–$8,800; a 40m² exposed aggregate driveway about $5,800–$8,400; a 20m² patio about $3,000–$5,600; a 20m² shed slab about $1,800–$2,900.
Warm clay pavers, charcoal pavers with a contrasting border, and exposed aggregate are the usual choices for driveways. Out the back, travertine and porcelain make comfortable, low-maintenance patios.
Many Forest Hill homes have brick paving from the 80s and 90s that has dipped or been lifted by roots. If the pavers are sound, relaying on a rebuilt base is often the better value. We'll look at the pavers and base on the site visit and tell you which makes sense.
A proper side path and bin area makes everyday life easier. We lay them with falls away from the house and, where needed, a strip drain along the wall so water doesn't sit against the brickwork.
If budget is tight, we can quote the whole property and do it in stages — driveway first, then the back patio — using the same materials so it all matches in the end.
We protect shared fences, keep the footpath clear and clean up each day, so the job doesn't become a problem for the street.
List the areas you'd like done and how they're used. Note any spots where pavers have dipped or water sits after rain, and send photos to 0406 170 544 so Antonio can plan the visit.
On a Forest Hill site visit Antonio checks the existing surface and base, where water goes, access for machines and skip bins, nearby trees and the levels at doors and garage. That's what lets us give you a fixed price in writing.
Forest Hill jobs are rarely flashy — they're about fixing what's worn out and making the house easier to live with. We focus on a solid base, good drainage and tidy finishing, so the new paving quietly does its job for years.
Around Forest Hill Chase and Canterbury Road, the housing is mostly original family homes; toward the creek reserves, some blocks slope and need steps or low walls.
Forest Hill (3131) is in the City of Whitehorse. The jobs we quote most here are driveways, patios, side paths, paver relaying 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 Nunawading, Vermont South and Burwood East.
Forest Hill has 1960s and 70s homes on leafy blocks near the creek reserves. Bluestone suits updated front paths, and travertine is a comfortable choice for backyard entertaining. We lay both stones for entries, porches, courtyards, alfresco areas and pool surrounds in Forest Hill, 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. On clay soil the base matters as much as the stone, so we dig deep enough and compact crushed rock in layers before any stone goes down. Both stones should be sealed with a penetrating sealer to resist stains, then resealed every few years. 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.
Forest Hill's clay and established trees make permeable paving a good fit — rain soaks in near the roots instead of running off. A permeable driveway in Forest Hill uses pavers with wider joints filled with fine gravel, laid over an open-graded base, so rain passes through the surface instead of running off. Before a new driveway goes in, check two things with the City of Whitehorse: the permit for any change to the vehicle crossing, and the legal point of discharge where your stormwater has to go. 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.
Older paths in Forest Hill are often lifted by tree roots or sunk on clay. We check the tree, rebuild the base and re-lay the pavers. We fix sunken pavers, tree-root lifting, rocking pavers, spreading edges, broken pavers and joints that have lost their sand. 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 Forest Hill 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 Nunawading and Blackburn South.
Most paving jobs in Forest Hill 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. If the pavers are sound, we lift them, fix the base and relay them — usually cheaper than new paving.
Yes. Concrete slabs are $90–$145/m² (inc GST) depending on thickness and access.
A 20–30m² patio usually takes 3–5 working days, weather permitting.
Get a free, no-obligation written quote from Antonio — with a reply the same day (Mon–Sat).
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