Block, clay and cobble paving in Randburg
Randburg homes come from many decades, and so does their paving. Sometimes the right new paver is the old one, lifted and laid again.
Reuse, match or replace
On an older Randburg, Blairgowrie or Linden property, the existing pavers may still be sound even when the base under them has failed. Lifting them, rebuilding the base and relaying the same pavers keeps the look and saves on materials. Where pavers are cracked or crumbling, or the old product is no longer made, a full replacement or a deliberate contrast is the better option.
Paving bricks for character homes
Clay paving bricks are a natural fit for the face-brick homes common in these suburbs, because the colour runs through the brick and weathers rather than fades. Concrete block pavers are often chosen for budget and for wide driveways. A one-contractor price check on the Handyman Johannesburg's published 2026 guide puts the Randburg driveway band slightly below its general Johannesburg suburbs figure; the attributed numbers are on our cost guide.
Sources: The Handyman Johannesburg, Driveway paving costs 2026 (a contractor's published guide)
Things to check on the quote
- The exact paver product, thickness and colour, by name.
- How many old pavers will be reused and how many new ones bought.
- Who pays for extra pavers if more break during lifting than expected.
- The base specification under the relaid or new paving.
What drives the cost in Randburg
The contractor quotes you after measuring the job in Randburg. These are the things that move that quote:
- Reusing old pavers against buying new ones.
- Clay paving bricks against concrete blocks.
- Breakage allowance when lifting old pavers.
- Base rebuilding under the whole area or only part of it.
- Access past mature gardens on older stands.
Published Johannesburg price ranges, with their sources, are in our paving cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
Are paving bricks the same as block paving?
People use the words loosely. Ask the contractor to name the exact product, so you know whether it is clay or concrete.
How many pavers break when lifting?
It varies with age and condition. Agree a breakage allowance in the quote.
Can clay and concrete be mixed?
Yes, often as a border. Check the thicknesses match or the bedding is adjusted.
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