Brick paving is a popular choice for driveways, patios, pool surrounds, walkways and complex roads in the Western Cape. It offers lots of patterns and colours, and individual pavers can be lifted and relaid if you need to get to a pipe or cable underneath. Like tar, paving is only as good as the base it sits on, and that is where we focus.
Types of pavers
- Interlocking concrete pavers. Shaped pavers that lock together, suited to driveways and roads that carry vehicles.
- Rectangular concrete pavers. Versatile and affordable, laid in herringbone for driveways or stretcher bond for paths and patios.
- Clay pavers. Fired clay bricks with natural colour that does not fade, a premium option for patios and feature areas.
- Cobbles and textured pavers. For a more traditional or rustic look, often used on Winelands and coastal properties.
We help you choose a paver strong enough for the use and suited to the style of your property.
How we lay paving
- Excavate. We remove topsoil and soft material to the right depth for the use: deeper for driveways, shallower for patios and paths.
- Base layer. A suitable base material is placed and compacted in layers to give a firm, level platform with the right falls.
- Edge restraints. Concrete kerbs or a concrete haunching are installed along every edge. Without this, pavers creep apart under traffic.
- Bedding sand. A thin, even layer of bedding sand is screeded to level, not used to make up for an uneven base.
- Lay pavers. Pavers are laid in the chosen pattern, with cuts made neatly around edges, drains and manholes.
- Compact and fill joints. The surface is compacted with a plate compactor, and fine jointing sand is brushed in and compacted again until the joints are full.
Herringbone for driveways
For any area that carries cars, we recommend laying pavers in a herringbone pattern. It locks the units together in both directions and resists the turning and braking forces that cause other patterns to shift.
Drainage and falls
Paving is not waterproof. Some water passes through the joints, so the base must drain and the surface must fall away from buildings. We set levels towards the street, garden or a channel drain and, on larger areas, add channels or grids to manage runoff.
Paving with tar
Many of our driveways combine both materials: a tar driveway with a paved border, a paved apron at the gate or garage, or paved parking bays beside a tarred driving lane. This gives a strong, cost-effective surface with a finished look. On complexes, paved speed tables and crossings work well alongside tarred roads.
Repairs and relaying
If you already have paving that has sunk, rutted or become uneven, we can lift the affected area, correct the base, and relay the existing pavers where they are still in good condition. We also re-sand joints and treat weed growth.
Looking after paving
Paving needs a little care to stay tight and level. Top up jointing sand when joints look empty, especially after heavy rain or pressure washing. Remove weeds before they establish. Clean oil and fuel spills quickly, as they stain concrete pavers.
What paving costs
Paving costs depend on the paver chosen, the pattern, the base required and how many cuts the layout needs. Our pricing guide compares paving with tar so you can see where each makes sense.
Paving on sandy ground
On the sandy soils of the Cape Flats and West Coast, firm edge restraint and a well-compacted base are what stop paving from spreading and sinking.
Get a quote
Book a free site survey and bring any ideas or photos of paving you like. We will advise on pavers, pattern and edging, and send a written quote within 24 hours.