Paving Bricks & Installation Prices per square meter in South Africa
| Labour | R 110 – R 210 per m2 |
| Pavers | R 130 – R 210 per m2 |
| Additional materials | R 90 – R 190 per m2 |
- Prices above may vary
Over and above these costs, if you are not using a paving company, would be the cost of delivery (approximately R 1 500), a compactor (approximately R 500 per day) and a vibrating plate compactor (approximately R 500 per day).
In addition to installers, many reputable hardware / DIY stores also sell paving. In some cases, it would be a better option to buy from these stores as they might offer better delivery rates if they are close to you. When purchasing in smaller quantities, it would often make sense to purchase paving from stores such as Leroy Merlin, and hire an experienced Pro through Kandua.com.
Paving is much more aesthetically pleasing than boring concrete flooring or overgrown grassy areas. Pavers are a natural material that is produced without the use of artificial additives. The shapes and colours have natural characteristics that will always create a desirable result when using them for your landscaping needs. Here is an estimate of paving bricks and installation prices per square meter in South Africa:
Advantages of paving In South Africa
- Durability – deliver highly durable and crack-proof pavement that is able to handle all types of wheeled movement in high areas of pedestrian and automotive traffic with lower maintenance requirements.
- Flexible integrity – pavers maintain their interlocking form better than concrete. When the underlying earth and materials move, clay paving adjusts itself to accommodate the movement and prevents cracking of the pavement system.
- Long-term cost saving – Paving offers a simple way to recycle and repair. It only takes a little effort to remove any stained or damaged pavement from a portion and replace them with new ones if that happens. It is comparable to changing a single, tiny piece in a jigsaw puzzle. Compared to alternative paving materials like asphalt or concrete, this technique drastically reduces the overall maintenance and replacement expenses.
- Fast installation – materials can be laid in any type of weather condition, which helps to keep the cost of installation, time management and budgeting issues in check. The installation process is relatively simple, quick and easy, and they are ready to be used immediately after the installation process.
- Versatility – the sky’s the limit when it comes to the design layout (style, pattern or shape) of pavers.
- Low maintenance – it’s not that a patio, driveway, walkway or other landscape feature doesn’t require maintenance. But, what maintenance you do have, constitutes a fairly small list.
Paving Considerations
- Trucks are big and bulky. Make sure that they can gain access to residential estates and boomed off areas. Materials will usually need to be manually moved to the place of installation, so be very clear on where you want the paving offloaded.
- Allow for breakages and cutting when ordering paving. 5-10% extra should be sufficient.
- Careful and proper surface preparation is crucial for the long term performance of your paved area.
Guarantees
The majority of paving producers offer two to five year warranties on their goods. This is because pavement is left out in the open to weather conditions all day long. They are subjected to natural weathering by the African sun and rain. Pavement color will fade. The pavers will wear down. There are paving types where the aggregates show through the top layer. However, the paving should definitely still be functional (and beautiful) as a unit.
Furthermore, in our experience 99.9% of complaints about paving occur within the first year of installation. While it may appear that there is an issue with the product, most complaints are installation related.
Finding the right Pro
Kandua.com has a list of vetted, background checked pavers all over South Africa that are perfect for the job. You can get multiple quotes in 1 minute or less. All you need to do is:
- Answer some questions about the job
- Share your contact details so no more than 5 Pros can contact you directly
- You’ll be contacted with quotes or a request for more info by affordable, experienced and trusted Pros
- Read their online reviews
- Areas we service: Johannesburg paving specialists – Pretoria paving specialists – Cape Town paving specialists – Durban paving specialists
Choose the Pro that best suits your requirements. Then you can discuss the details of the project with them.
