Paving costs depend on the material selected, the complexity of the layout, and the amount of sub-base preparation required. Concrete paver installations typically range from $80 to $150 per square metre supply and install for standard residential projects. Natural stone options such as sandstone, bluestone, and travertine sit higher — generally $150 to $300 per square metre — depending on the stone type, thickness, and finish. Sites with clay sub-grade that require significant preparation or areas with poor access will be priced accordingly. Fayn Services provides free on-site quotes with clear, itemised pricing. Call 0406 982 199 to arrange a consultation.

On clay sub-grade — which includes most of Riverstone, Box Hill, Schofields, and surrounding new estate areas — the paving material itself matters less than the base preparation beneath it. Any paver will sink, crack, or become uneven on a clay sub-base that has not been properly prepared. The key steps are excavating to the correct depth for the intended use and traffic, installing a compacted aggregate base of appropriate thickness, and ensuring the installed pavers have adequate fall to direct water away from structures. Among materials, thicker pavers with a minimum 40–50mm profile perform better under vehicle or heavy foot traffic. For decorative foot traffic areas, thinner formats are acceptable when properly bedded. Fayn Services always advises on the correct specification for your site conditions.

A standard entertaining area or pathway paving project for an average-sized residential backyard takes two to four days, including sub-base preparation, paver installation, and jointing. Larger areas, complex patterns, or projects requiring significant excavation and drainage work take longer. We confirm timelines with you before starting and keep you informed throughout the project. All waste material from excavation and old paving removal is included in the project scope and taken away by the Fayn Services team.

Not if the base is prepared correctly. The primary cause of paver movement is inadequate or poorly compacted sub-base material, or a sub-base that is too thin for the soil and load conditions. On clay soil, this risk is elevated because clay shrinks and swells with moisture changes, causing movement in an inadequately prepared base. Fayn Services addresses this on every paving project by excavating to the correct depth for the soil type, installing crushed aggregate sub-base to the right compaction density, and bedding pavers in a way that distributes load evenly. We have been paving across Riverstone and Western Sydney for five-plus years and our work stands the test of wet winters and dry summers because we do not cut corners on the base.