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Clay Pavers, Travertine and Porcelain
Front paths, garden steps and courtyards are paved by Prime Paving Canberra in clay, travertine or porcelain for homes across Canberra and the nearby towns. Whether you need a front path to your door, a practical side path or a courtyard for entertaining, we can help you choose the right paving for your property.
We work with clay pavers, travertine and porcelain.
Every quote starts with measuring the area, and the person who measures the job is the person who lays the paving.
What We Pave
From the entrance to your home to the spaces you use out the back, the right paving makes outdoor areas easier to get around, look after and enjoy.
A paved front path gives a clear route to your door. It can match your driveway or use a different colour and pattern to suit the house. Side paths make it easier to get between the front and back, while garden paths link lawns, beds and outdoor living areas.
Paths can be straight or curved, depending on the space, access and material. Levels and drainage need working out before installation.
Outdoor steps connect sloping gardens, raised entrances, paths and courtyards. They need even step sizes, a stable structure underneath and a surface suited to outdoor use.
Where they apply, steps must meet building requirements. Matching pavers and rounded front edges depend on the design and the product.
Courtyard paving can turn bare ground or tired lawn into a practical spot for an outdoor table, pot plants or a barbecue. Paver size, layout and colour help a small area feel connected to the house.
A courtyard needs drainage rather than a perfectly flat surface. Door thresholds, walls and garden edges all shape how the finished area is planned.
Paving Materials
Different pavers give different finishes, and not every material is laid the same way. The best choice depends on the look you want, the existing surface, the ground, drainage and budget.
Dry LaidClay pavers come in a range of colours, sizes and laying patterns. We buy them from Canberra suppliers. They suit front paths, garden paths and courtyards where a classic brick-paved look fits the house.
Laid in MortarTravertine gives a natural stone finish, while outdoor porcelain comes in a range of colours and contemporary styles. Product thickness, slip rating and the manufacturer's instructions decide where and how each should be used.
Clay pavers laid on compacted road base and a bed of sand, with no concrete slab underneath.
Travertine or porcelain laid in mortar, either on a concrete slab or, for suitable products, on 100 mm of compacted road base.
The right base and method depend on the material, the site and how the area will be used. We explain the proposed build-up and what is included in the quote.
Our Process
What sits under the pavers matters as much as the finished surface. The preparation depends on the existing ground, the paver and how the area will be used.
01We measure the space and talk about the paving you want. An approximate size is enough to enquire; the quote comes after the measure.
02Existing turf, pavers or concrete are removed where needed and the area is dug out to suit the new paving. Removal and disposal are in the quote.
03The base is built to suit the method and the site. Correct levels, support and drainage reduce the risk of movement or standing water.
04Pavers are laid using the agreed method, with the layout, joints and cuts planned around the shape of the area.
05Edges and joints are finished with materials that suit the paving, for a neat, stable result against paths, walls, gardens and doorways.
Canberra Conditions
At Canberra Airport the average July overnight low is -0.1°C, and the city gets about 615 mm of rain a year (Bureau of Meteorology). A path or courtyard here has to cope with frosty mornings and give that rain somewhere to go.
Paving is laid with a slight slope, called a fall, so rain runs away from walls and doorways instead of collecting against them.
Steps and entrances are the first places to turn slippery on a frosty morning. Tiles are rated for wet grip from P0 to P5 under AS 4586, so ask for the rating before choosing one for steps.
Clay pavers are laid dry on compacted road base and bedding sand. Travertine and porcelain are set in mortar, on 100 mm of compacted road base or on a concrete slab. We'll go through which suits your path when we measure.
Pricing Your Paving
The cost of a path, steps or courtyard depends on the area, the paver and how much preparation is needed. We measure each job and quote on the work involved.
Larger areas need more material, while tight corners, curves and steps add cutting and labour.
Clay, travertine and porcelain vary in price and in how they are laid.
Removing concrete, old paving or turf adds excavation and disposal.
Ground conditions, levels and any drainage work affect preparation.
Narrow gates or difficult access affect how equipment and materials reach the work area.
If you have a paver or a budget in mind, mention it when you enquire so we can talk through the options.
Get a Path or Courtyard QuoteWhy Choose Us
A paving quote should tell you what is being laid, how the area will be prepared and what is included.
Every job is measured before the quote is prepared.
The person who measures your paving is the person who lays it.
Clay pavers, travertine and porcelain, chosen for the style and use of your outdoor area.
Paving across Canberra, Yass, Goulburn, Braidwood and Cooma.
Path and Courtyard Questions
The price comes from the area in square metres, the paver, the base it needs (dry on road base and sand, or mortar on road base or a slab) and anything that has to come out first. Tight access through a side gate adds time. We measure the courtyard before quoting.
Clay pavers are a popular choice for a traditional look. Travertine and outdoor porcelain give a different finish. The right product depends on its outdoor suitability, how it is laid, how the area is used and the look you like.
Yes. The old concrete can be removed to make way for new paving. The site, disposal and the new base are all considered in the quote.
Yes. Paving generally needs a fall, a slight slope, or other drainage to send water away from where it could cause problems. The right solution depends on the property and the surrounding levels.
A simple shape on a site that's easy to reach, with little digging and nothing to remove first, usually costs the least. The paver you choose decides most of the rest. The exact price is confirmed on the quote after we measure.
Yes, if the paver on your path is still available and suits steps. If it isn't, we'll talk through a paver that sits well beside it when we measure.
On a base prepared to the Australian standard, a path should last 20 to 30 years. A path also needs a fall, so rain runs off the side instead of sitting on the pavers.
Have a Path or Courtyard Question?
Ask Your Question on the Contact PageWhere the Path Leads
A path usually joins two paved areas, so the paver and pattern can be chosen to suit both ends.
Pavers can match from one area to the next, or change on purpose at a step or a gate.
Path and Courtyard Quotes
Tell us where your property is, roughly how big the area is and what is there now. If you already have a paver or finish in mind, let us know.
We'll talk through the next steps and arrange to measure the job for a quote.
Planning a Path or Courtyard? Call (02) 6189 4970
