Paving advice from the job site
Straight answers to the questions we get asked when we measure up: what paving costs, why pavers sink, how water should drain away from the house, and when a retaining wall needs approval in South Australia.
Paving cost per square metre in Adelaide and Gawler: what drives the price
Published national guides put supply-and-lay paving at roughly $40 to $100 per square metre. Here is what pushes a real quote up or down.
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Sunken or uneven pavers: why they drop and how relaying fixes them
Pavers rarely sink for no reason. Usually it is water, a soft trench or a missing edge. Fix the cause, then lift, re-bed and relay.
Paving next to your house: fall, drainage and slab height explained
Paving that sits too high or falls the wrong way puts water against your slab. The NCC sets the minimums; here is what they mean on site.
Do you need council approval for a retaining wall in SA?
Most walls retaining one metre or less do not need development approval, but tiered walls, fences on top and work near the boundary change that.
Pavers vs concrete for an Adelaide driveway: an honest comparison
Plain concrete is usually cheaper upfront. Pavers cost a little more but can be lifted and relaid when the ground moves. Here is how to choose.
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