Pavers & landscapers — Adelaide, South Australia
Paving in Adelaide.
Driveways, patios, pool paving, retaining walls and landscaping across metropolitan Adelaide, laid by a licensed family business from Gawler. You deal with Brodie and Kayla, not a salesman.
Family owned · Licensed & insured — BL 355972 · Free quotes · Mon–Fri 7am–5pm
A Gawler family business, working right across Adelaide
May Paving is run by Brodie and Kayla May. Brodie measures up every job himself and is on site until it is finished; Kayla handles the quotes and admin. There is no call centre and no subcontracting the work out.
We are based in Gawler and service all of metropolitan Adelaide. The northern suburbs are on our doorstep, and we also travel into the city, the eastern and western suburbs, the south and the Adelaide Hills.
Everything is done under Builder's Licence BL 355972, fully insured, with over 10 years of hands-on paving and landscaping behind it.
Based in Gawler SA 5118, servicing all of metropolitan Adelaide
Owner on site for every job
Licensed & insured — BL 355972
Open Mon–Fri, 7am–5pm — call in business hours or enquire online anytime
Paving services in Adelaide
The full range, from a new driveway to a complete backyard.
Driveway paving
New driveways, replacements and extensions in clay or concrete pavers, laid on a compacted base built for the car that parks on it every day.
Patios & outdoor areas
Alfresco and entertaining areas, courtyards and thin-paver finishes under a pergola or verandah.
Pool paving
Pool surrounds and coping in non-slip pavers, laid to fall away from the pool and the house.
Retaining walls
Block and natural stone walls that hold a slope and sit right with the paving and garden around them. More on retaining walls.
Landscaping
Garden beds, edging, turf and full makeovers, built together with the paving to the same levels. More on landscaping.
Paths, repairs & relaying
Front paths and side access, plus lifting and relaying paving that has sunk or spread, rather than replacing the lot.
See every service in detail on the services page, or browse finished jobs in the project gallery.
What Adelaide ground means for your paving
A few local conditions decide how paving should be laid here.
Reactive clay
Much of Adelaide sits on clay that swells when it is wet and shrinks when it dries out. Paving laid on a thin or poorly compacted base moves with it. A proper compacted base and edge restraint are what keep pavers flat.
Water and fall
Paving should fall away from the house and must not be laid up over the slab edge or weep holes. Downpipes and surface water need somewhere to go. Our guide to fall and drainage next to the house covers the rules.
Driveway crossovers
The part of the driveway over the footpath and kerb sits on council land, and most Adelaide councils need you to apply before it is built or changed. Worth checking before you lock in a new driveway width.
Sloping blocks
In the foothills and on sloping blocks, a retaining wall is often what makes a flat, usable patio or parking area possible. Walls over about a metre usually need council approval.
Where we work in Adelaide
All of metropolitan Adelaide, from our base in Gawler. Closest to home: Gawler and the northern suburbs (Munno Para, Smithfield, Elizabeth, Craigmore, Salisbury, Angle Vale).
We also work in the Adelaide CBD, the eastern, western and southern suburbs and the Adelaide Hills, and up into the Barossa Valley.
From a May Paving customer
“We had the pleasure of having Brodie and his team transform our front yard into a simple, minimalist modern space that has truly elevated the entrance to our home… He kept us informed throughout the entire process, went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, and delivered exactly what he promised.”
Kimberly Howell · Google review
Paving in Adelaide — common questions
Do you work across Adelaide, or only around Gawler?
Both. We are based in Gawler and service all of metropolitan Adelaide. The northern suburbs are closest, and we also quote in the CBD, the eastern, western and southern suburbs and the Adelaide Hills. Call and we will tell you straight away if your job fits our schedule.
How much does paving cost in Adelaide?
It depends on the area, the paver, how much digging and base work the ground needs, drainage and access. Our guide to paving cost per square metre in Adelaide explains what moves the price. Quotes are free with no obligation, and Brodie measures up himself.
Pavers or concrete for an Adelaide driveway?
Pavers flex with Adelaide's reactive clay and can be lifted and relaid if a section moves, where concrete tends to crack. Concrete is usually cheaper up front. We compare the two in pavers vs concrete for an Adelaide driveway.
Do I need council approval?
For most paving on your own block, no. Two things to check: a new or changed driveway crossover (the part over the footpath and kerb) usually needs your council's approval, and retaining walls over a certain height need it too. See retaining walls and council approval in SA.
Do you take on small paving jobs?
Yes. Front paths, side access, a small patio, or relaying a section that has sunk are all part of what we do, not just big driveways. If pavers have dropped, our guide to sunken pavers and relaying explains the usual causes.
Do you do pool paving in Adelaide?
Yes. We lay pool surrounds and coping in non-slip pavers, set to fall away from the pool and the house so water drains where it should.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. May Paving is fully licensed and insured under Builder's Licence BL 355972, with over 10 years of hands-on paving and landscaping experience.
Get a free paving quote in Adelaide
Tell us what you have in mind. Brodie will come out, measure up and give you an honest price, with no obligation.