How much does paving cost?

Paving typically costs $70–$175 per m² laid in Australia, or about $2,800–$5,500 for a standard 30 m² alfresco area.

Typical price band

$4,000typical

$1,000 low$16,000 high

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Real-world examples

Small path or patio$1,000 – $2,200

Standard alfresco area$2,800 – $5,500

Large natural stone project$8,000 – $16,000

— Paver material. Concrete pavers are cheapest; clay brick mid-range; natural stone can double the supply cost.

— Area & layout. Total square metres drives the price, and curves or intricate patterns add cutting time.

— Excavation & base. Digging out soil and building a proper compacted base is a large share of the labour.

— Access. If materials must be barrowed through a narrow gate rather than machine-loaded, labour jumps.

— Drainage & edging. Falls, drains and concrete edge restraints add cost but stop pavers moving later.

— Don't skimp on the base — most paving failures are base failures, not paver failures.

— Order 5–10% extra pavers for cuts and future repairs; matching a discontinued paver later is painful.

— Sealing natural stone after laying protects it from stains and is cheapest done at install time.

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