We regularly work in Toorak and nearby Malvern East, Glen Iris and Camberwell. Premium paving for Toorak homes — bluestone, travertine and permeable driveways laid with the precision these properties deserve.
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★★★★★Antonio and his colleague did a great job with our backyard brick laying. Easy to deal with, on time and professional.
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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.
Toorak has some of Melbourne's grandest homes — Victorian and Edwardian mansions, interwar residences and large contemporary rebuilds on generous blocks behind formal gardens and high fences. Paving here is part of the architecture: long driveways, motor courts, front entries, pool terraces and courtyards, usually in natural stone and always with precise, consistent detailing.
Permeable paving is one of the most searched paving topics in Toorak, and for good reason. Victorian planning rules for new dwellings generally require at least 20 per cent of the site to stay permeable (not covered by hard surfaces), and councils check this on new builds and extensions. On large Toorak renovations, permeable driveways and courtyards let owners pave the area they need while keeping the site permeable, reducing runoff into stormwater and keeping established trees healthier. Permeable paving is $150–$220/m² laid (inc GST).
Much of Toorak is covered by heritage overlays, and front fences, paths and driveways are part of what councils protect. Changes visible from the street may need a planning permit. We match materials and patterns to the house — bluestone, red brick and sandstone at the front — and help you understand what applies before you commit.
Sawn and honed bluestone for driveways and entries, tumbled travertine and large-format porcelain for terraces and pools, and recycled brick for period courtyards. For large areas we plan cuts and borders so joints line up with doors, steps and features.
Toorak's ground varies from clay to sandier soils, and big paved areas need their water managed. We design falls, strip drains and pits with the paving, and stormwater connections are completed by a registered plumber.
Toorak is in the City of Stonnington. 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): bluestone is $190–$300/m², travertine $180–$280/m², porcelain $180–$280/m², permeable paving $150–$220/m², and pool paving $200–$320/m².
Many Toorak projects involve architects, landscape designers and builders. We work from drawings, coordinate with the construction program and lay paving at the right stage so it isn't damaged by later trades. Antonio quotes, plans and oversees every job personally, working with the same trusted crew on every project.
Toorak (3142) is in the City of Stonnington. The jobs we quote most here are permeable driveways, bluestone entries, pool terraces and motor courts. The ground is mostly a mix of sandy and clay ground, so we check the base on every site. Every quote is free, written and fixed after Antonio has measured up on site.
Toorak's grand period homes and contemporary mansions call for premium stone. Sawn bluestone entries and honed travertine terraces are both classic choices here, laid with precise joints and detailing. We lay both stones for entries, porches, courtyards, alfresco areas and pool surrounds in Toorak, and match borders and steps so the whole outdoor area feels finished. We lay bluestone in sawn, honed or natural-split finishes, and travertine as tumbled or honed pavers in French pattern, straight lay or herringbone. 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. 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.
Much of Toorak is under heritage controls, and large gardens suit permeable paving that keeps rain on site. Front driveway changes may need council approval. Permeable pavers have small gaps filled with clean aggregate; water drains through them into a stone base below and soaks away slowly into the ground. In the City of Stonnington, 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. We check the soil on the site visit and set the depth of the open-graded base to suit it, with an overflow 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.
Toorak's mature trees and older drainage can lift or sink formal paving. We fix the cause and re-lay the stone carefully to match the original. 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 Toorak 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 Malvern and Hawthorn.
Toorak is known for grand period homes, large gardens and contemporary architect-designed residences. Much of the suburb is covered by heritage controls managed by the City of Stonnington, so front paving, fences and driveways need to respect the streetscape, and some works need a permit before they start.
Projects here are usually about detail: sawn or honed bluestone laid with tight joints, travertine terraces cut and fitted around columns and steps, stone pool coping set to an even overhang, and borders that line up with the architecture. We bring real samples to the site visit and set out patterns before cutting, so the finished paving looks planned rather than filled in.
Large mature trees are part of Toorak's character, and they affect paving. We check root zones before excavating, bridge roots where possible, and use a deeper base or flexible detailing near big trees. Drainage is planned at the same time — falls away from the house, grated drains at garage entries and thresholds, and connections by a registered plumber — so formal paving stays level and dry for years.
Most paving jobs in Toorak 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), designed to help your site meet permeability requirements.
If your property is in a heritage overlay, visible changes such as a new driveway or front path may need a planning permit, and crossover changes always need a council permit.
Bluestone, red or recycled brick and sandstone suit period homes; travertine and porcelain suit rear terraces and pools.
Get a free, no-obligation written quote from Antonio — with a reply the same day (Mon–Sat).
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