Paving Contractor in Mentone

Bluestone & Travertine Paving in Mentone

Mentone has period homes near the station, mid-century houses and contemporary rebuilds closer to the beach. Bluestone and dense travertine both handle salt air and suit outdoor living near the bay. Typical Mentone 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. Near the bay we choose dense stone and seal it so salt and sand don't mark the surface, and we set every piece on a firm, well-compacted base. 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.

Permeable Driveways in Mentone

Mentone's sandy soil drains well, making permeable driveways a good match that keeps runoff off the street. 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. Before a new driveway goes in, check two things with the City of Kingston: 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 sandy ground the open-graded base drains quickly, so the main job is holding the edges firmly. 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.

Paver Repairs in Mentone

Coastal paving in Mentone can move if edges aren't restrained or sand washes out near downpipes. We rebuild the base and restrain the edges. Typical repairs include re-levelling trip hazards, re-sanding weedy joints, swapping cracked pavers and rebuilding dips in driveways. 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 Mentone 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 Parkdale and Cheltenham.

Concrete & Exposed Aggregate Driveways in Mentone

Exposed aggregate is a popular choice for Mentone driveways and paths: the washed stone surface hides tyre marks, gives good grip and suits both older and new homes. Mentone sits on sandy ground, which drains well but moves if it isn't contained, so firm edges and a well-compacted base matter most. 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.