Price guide · Paving
How much does paving cost per square meter?
Quotes in Johannesburg, East Rand, Vaal Triangle, Joburg South / Alberton and 20 more areas
- Prices checked November 2026
Price guide
What it costs
Paving, supplied and laid
From Royal Paving's published prices in Cape Town, checked November 2026.
More prices
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Paving, supply only
From Royal Paving's published prices in Cape Town, checked November 2026.
- Cobble edging, supplied and laidRoyal PavingR95 per linear metre
What these prices include: Royal Paving lists its prices per square metre; the page does not say whether VAT is included. Cobbles 200 x 200 and 3-piece include drainage when laid. Delivery, site levelling and old paving removal are not in these figures.
What changes the price: The square metres, the paver (cement block, interlocking, cobbles, flagstone), supply only or supplied and laid, the base and drainage the ground needs, and edging.
Get a price for your job
Tell us the job and a paving company that covers your area calls you with a written quote.
What you can ask for
- Driveway pavingNew paved driveways.
- Garden pathsPaved paths and garden areas.
- Patio and pool pavingPaving for patios and around pools.
- Commercial pavingParking areas and business premises.
- Paving, supply onlyPaving bricks delivered for you to lay.
Questions to ask a paving contractor
Two quotes per square metre can hide very different work. AfriSam suggests asking every installer these questions before choosing one.
- Supervision
- Will an experienced supervisor be on site while the work is done?
- Digging and foundation
- Will you dig out the soil, and build a foundation layer of G5 or similar material?
- Compaction
- Will you compact the foundation with a roller or a heavy plate compactor?
- Drainage
- Do you have a plan for drainage and where the rainwater will run?
- Mixing the packs
- Will you draw pavers from different packs as you lay, so colour differences between batches do not show as patches?
- Cutting and rubble
- Will your cuts be clean, straight and accurate, and will you remove the rubble promptly?
- References
- Check references and reviews, and membership of bodies such as the Concrete Manufacturers Association or the Master Builders Association, which give you recourse if things go wrong.
AfriSam, What to consider when doing paving (afrisam.co.za). Checked November 2026.
What sits under each square metre of paving
A South African paver maker's installation guide explains the layers a paving price pays for.
- The base
- A 150mm G5 base, compacted in two layers of 75mm with a plate compactor of at least 75kg, until it will compact no further.
- Bedding sand
- Screeded 30 to 40mm thick so it compacts to 25 to 35mm once the pavers are laid.
- Edges
- Edge pavers are set as a soldier course on at least 75mm of concrete, haunched halfway up their back; the restraint is at least 150mm wide.
- Falls
- A fall of 1 in 50 across and 1 in 80 along a driveway carries the water off; a 4.5m wide driveway falls 90mm.
- Pattern
- Herringbone and stretcher bond interlock for cars and feet; basket weave is for walkways only.
- Mixing packs
- Colour varies slightly between batches, so pavers are drawn from several packs, and a few spares are kept for later repairs.
Bosun (South African paver maker), Paving installation guide (May 2022), bosun.co.za, checked 12 Nov 2026.
Paving companies near you
9 paving companies take requests here. Pick your area to see who covers it.
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Who gives you the price
Your request goes to one that covers your area, not all nine, so you get one call, not a string of them.
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NEP Construction and Remodeling
Covers Centurion, East Rand and 6 more areas
5.0 / 3 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2024
- Owner managed
Sindi says, “Brian and team were professional, well done job” Local Pros
In their words: NEP Construction and Remodeling offers painting, paving, tarring, artificial turf, and swimming pool services. We serve areas including the Vaal Triangle, East Rand, West Rand, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Centurion, and Witbank. Choose us for our expertise and commitment to quality workmanship.
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Garden and Home
Covers Garden Route – George
4.6 / 3 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2024
- 223 requests passed to them since July 2025
- Team of 4 to 6
- Owner managed
- Qualified and licensed
Jenice H. says, “Ek kan Garden and Home Glentana aanbeveel.” Local Pros
In their words: Garden and Home offers landscaping services in the Garden Route area. We specialize in site clearing, grass planting, garden design, irrigation installations, and tree services. Choose us for our quick response times and comprehensive landscaping solutions.
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DK Turf & Paving
Covers Atlantic Seaboard and CBD, Blouberg and surrounds and 5 more areas
5.0 / 2 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2024
- Team of 10 to 20
- Qualified and licensed
- Gives a warranty
Ieah says, “We doing all types of paving bricks fix and supply” Local Pros
In their words: DK Turf & Paving offers paving, decking, artificial turf, balustrades, boundary and retainer walling, building construction, built-in braais, driveway gates, general fencing, and palisade services in Cape Town Northern Suburbs, Cape Town Southern Suburbs, Somerset West, Strand, Stellenbosch, and Gordons Bay.
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Tar Pave Pools
Covers Port Elizabeth and Port Elizabeth Surrounds
5.0 / 2 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2025
- 12 years in business (since 2014)
- 194 requests passed to them since July 2025
- Team of 10 to 20
Aletta H. says, “Efficient, friendly, reliable Communication great Overall impressions were very good Will use again Will recommend as well” Local Pros
In their words: Tar Pave Pools offers a wide range of services including swimming pools, paving, tarring, PVC fencing, landscaping, tiling, and painting in Port Elizabeth and surrounding areas. We have been serving clients since 2014, completing over 200 jobs in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg.
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Robust Contractors
Covers Centurion, East Rand and 4 more areas
5.0 / 1 Local Pros review
On Local Pros since 2025
Willem says, “My paving was perfectly done in one day by Robust Contractors.” Local Pros
In their words: Robust Contractors is a paving company offering driveway paving, pool/patio paving, walkway/garden paving, and commercial paving services. We serve areas across Gauteng including Johannesburg, Witbank, Pretoria, Centurion, the West Rand, East Rand, and Joburg South.
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Cage Security
Covers Centurion and Pretoria
5.0 / 1 Local Pros review
On Local Pros since 2024
- 16 years in business (since 2010)
- Team of 4 to 6
- Owner managed
- Qualified and licensed
Shawn P. says, “Barry did a sterling job of providing a high quality, lightweight driveway gate within the budget I gave.” Local Pros
In their words: Cage Security offers a comprehensive range of security solutions including driveway gates, electric fences, gates and gate motors, alarms, cameras, steelwork, access control, intercoms, and garage doors and motors for residential and commercial clients in Pretoria and Centurion.
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Lukisa Construction and Roofing
Covers Bloemfontein and Bloemfontein Surrounds
- 355 requests passed to them since July 2025
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Mcoll Construction
Covers Pietermaritzburg and Richards Bay – Empangeni
On Local Pros since 2025
- 9 years in business (since 2017)
- 104 requests passed to them since July 2025
- Team of 10 to 20
In their words: Mcoll Construction, established in 2017, offers a wide range of construction services including boundary and retainer walling, roofing, building construction, and landscaping. We serve the Richards Bay and Empangeni areas.
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Global civil construction
Covers East London, East London Surrounds and 2 more areas
On Local Pros since 2024
- 20 years in business (since 2006)
- Team of 7 to 10
- Owner managed
- Qualified and licensed
In their words: Global Civil Construction offers tarring, paving, and tennis court services across South Africa, including major cities like Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. We’ve been in business since 2006 and have completed over 100 projects.
What customers say about these paving companies
4.9
Average from 12 reviews of the 6 paving companies above on Local Pros, checked November 2026.
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Willem
7 months ago
My paving was perfectly done in one day by Robust Contractors. I would highly recommend them.
Review of Robust Contractors left on Local Pros
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Yulreeka
a year ago
Contractor arrived on time, with enough workers. They were efficient and friendly and kept the work area neat at all times and made an effort not to inconvenience neighbours. They worked quickly and finished the job in a day.
Review of NEP Construction and Remodeling left on Local Pros
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Aletta H.
a year ago
Efficient, friendly, reliable Communication great Overall impressions were very good Will use again Will recommend as well
Review of Tar Pave Pools left on Local Pros
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Shawn P.
2 years ago
Barry did a sterling job of providing a high quality, lightweight driveway gate within the budget I gave. I will only use Cage for future work
Review of Cage Security left on Local Pros
More checked prices
How Much Does Concrete Paving Cost?
- Eco paver: R220 per m² supply only; R350 per m² supplied and laid
- Bond paver: R220 per m² supply only; R390 per m² supplied and laid
Prices checked 12 November 2026 ›
How much does it cost to pave a driveway?
- Eco paver: R220 per m² supply only; R350 per m² supplied and laid
- Bond paver: R220 per m² supply only; R390 per m² supplied and laid
Prices checked 12 November 2026 ›
How much does outdoor paving cost?
- Eco paver: R220 per m² supply only; R350 per m² supplied and laid
- Bond paver: R220 per m² supply only; R390 per m² supplied and laid
Prices checked 12 November 2026 ›
Questions about these prices
Where do these prices come from?
From Royal Paving: businesses that publish their own prices. We copied the figures as published and checked them on 12 November 2026. They are not quotes; every pro sets their own price.
How are these paving companies rated?
4.9 out of 5 on average, from 12 reviews of 6 paving companies.
Do I have to hire the pro who quotes?
No. You decide once you have the written quote.
The full guide
General advice, written February 2024.
If you require any paving done, you're naturally going to want to know just how much it costs. And teach you about the factors that will affect the price.
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Where can Natural Stone paving be installed?
Driveways: Driveways that are done in Natural Stone will last a very long time and look great for years to come.
Paths: A laid out Natural Stone path is not only practical but can also improve the aesthetics of your garden.
Patios: Natural Stone Paving makes beautifull patio floors that are slip resistant and easy to clean
Swimming pool surrounds: Natural Stone swimming pool surrounds are slip resistant and provide an elegant finish.
Paving of Driveways
If you're paving a driveway, it will most likely be recommended that you lay a concrete base, even if you're laying paving on top of it. If you're laying a path, you may get away with a gravel base, and if it's an outdoor patio, you will most likely require concrete. However, the base will not need to be as thick as a driveway base.
For an accurate quote for paving your Driveway please contact Local Pros today and a Driveway Paving Expert will contact you shortly.
How much does paving cost?
A variety of elements will affect the cost of the paving:
- The kind of paving you select
- The size of your task
- Just how much preparation work is needed?
- What if your task is elaborate?
Some paving types are easier to install than others. For instance, 500 x 500mm square paving may be simpler and quicker to lay than smaller-sized, rectangle-shaped paving bricks. The more intricate the pattern you desire the more complicated the paving job will be and as a result more expensive to pave.
The location of the site and its complicity.
How it works
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Tell us the job
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A paving company who covers your area calls you
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Get a written quote and decide
