We regularly work in Kew and nearby Balwyn, Hawthorn East and Camberwell. Premium paving for Kew homes — permeable driveways, bluestone entries and terraces for period homes and large contemporary builds.
Reply the same day (Mon–Sat) · Free site visit · Written fixed price
★★★★★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.
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.
⭐ 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.
Kew has grand Victorian and Edwardian homes, interwar residences and large contemporary rebuilds, many on big blocks sloping toward the Yarra. Paving projects here are often substantial: long driveways, motor courts, entries, terraces and pool areas.
Permeable driveways are a common Kew search. Victorian planning rules for new dwellings generally require at least 20 per cent of the site to stay permeable, so permeable driveways and paths are a practical way to pave more of a block while meeting that requirement. On large Kew properties, permeable pavers let owners pave generous driveways and courtyards while keeping the site permeable and reducing runoff down the slope. Permeable paving is $150–$220/m² laid (inc GST).
Many Kew streets fall toward the river and Yarra Bend, so driveways and gardens often need retaining walls, steps and careful drainage. We plan levels, walls and falls together so water is managed across the whole site.
Large parts of Kew are covered by heritage overlays. New front fences, paths and driveways can need a planning permit, and materials should suit the house. We use bluestone, red and recycled brick and sandstone at the front, and travertine or porcelain for rear terraces and pools.
Kew is in the City of Boroondara. Any change to the vehicle crossing between the footpath and the road needs a council permit, and new stormwater must connect to a legal point of discharge — we plan both on the first site visit. As a guide (inc GST): permeable paving $150–$220/m², bluestone $190–$300/m², travertine $180–$280/m², retaining walls quoted after a site visit.
On big Kew projects we set out with lasers and string lines, compact the base in layers and plan cuts so joints align with doors and features. We can stage work so part of the property stays usable.
Antonio quotes, plans and oversees every job personally, working with the same trusted crew on every project, and coordinates with your architect or builder where needed.
Kew (3101) is in the City of Boroondara. The jobs we quote most here are permeable driveways, bluestone entries, terraces and retaining walls. 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.
Kew has grand Victorian and Edwardian homes, interwar houses and modern builds, with slopes toward Studley Park and the Yarra. Bluestone is the classic choice for entries and steps, and travertine suits formal terraces. Typical Kew jobs include a bluestone front path and step, a travertine alfresco off the kitchen, or both stones together around a pool. 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. 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.
Kew's heritage streets and sloping blocks both shape driveway design. Permeable paving slows runoff on the hills, and front changes in heritage areas may need council approval. 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. 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.
Kew's big old trees lift paths and driveways, and older drains often crack. We check the tree and the drain first, then re-lay the pavers on a deeper base. 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. Small problems grow: once water gets under the pavers, the dip spreads. Fixing a Kew path or driveway early keeps the repair small and the cost down. 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 and Balwyn.
Kew is one of Melbourne's oldest and most established suburbs. Its streets hold grand Victorian and Edwardian homes, interwar villas, post-war houses and modern architect-designed builds, and much of the suburb is covered by heritage overlays managed by the City of Boroondara. For paving, that means the front of the house matters: materials, patterns and levels should suit the era of the home, and some visible changes can need a planning permit before work starts.
Traditional choices work best at the front — sawn bluestone steps and landings, red or recycled brick paths laid in herringbone or basketweave, and soldier-course borders along garden beds. At the back, where heritage controls usually matter less, many owners choose honed travertine or large-format porcelain for terraces and pool areas that open off a renovated kitchen.
Kew also has real slopes, especially toward Studley Park and the Yarra. On a sloping block we plan levels, steps and drainage together: falls away from the house, grated drains at the bottom of driveways and door thresholds, and retaining where the ground changes height. Old earthenware drains are common in period homes, so we check them while the ground is open rather than paving over a problem.
Most paving jobs in Kew 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 — permeable pavers over an engineered base, $150–$220/m² laid (inc GST).
Yes — with retaining walls, steps and drainage planned together with the paving.
In a heritage overlay, visible changes may need a planning permit; crossover changes always need a council permit.
Get a free, no-obligation written quote from Antonio — with a reply the same day (Mon–Sat).
Prefer to talk? Call Antonio directly — 0406 170 544
