Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Remove existing paving and broken slabs and dispose of unsuitable material

• Excavate and form a compacted sub‑base (Type 1 aggregate) to the required depth

• Lay paving or slabs on sand or mortar bedding including cutting to fit and levelling

• Install edge restraints, re‑sand joints or point with mortar and finish as specified

• Provide simple drainage works or falls to prevent pooling where required

• Clear site, remove waste, sweep and leave area safe; operatives use PPE as standard

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical domestic path refurbishments take 1–3 days for 5–20 m²; small sections can be completed in a single day while larger or complex jobs may take several days to a week. Factors that extend time include poor access, significant excavation, buried services, weather delays, bespoke stone cutting and additional drainage requirements

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Can you provide a written quote that itemises labour, materials and disposal

• What products do you propose (paver type, thickness, sub‑base) and can I see samples or spec sheets

• Who handles waste removal and will a skip be needed or soil carted away

• Do you locate underground services before digging and will you arrange that work

• What guarantee do you offer on workmanship and the materials used

• How will you protect adjoining lawns, patios and fences during the works

How to Avoid Surprises

• Ensure clear access: driveways or side gates unlocked and 2–3 m clear for wheelbarrows or a small van

• Agree parking or skip location and check whether a council permit is required

• Mark boundaries and delicate features so trades know what to protect

• Arrange a service search if you suspect buried pipes or cables before excavation

• Confirm who removes waste and whether a large skip is needed to avoid extra charges

• Plan for weather delays and allow 24–48 hours for joint curing or settling where required