Driveway paving in Edenvale and Bedfordview
Many Edenvale and Bedfordview driveways are due for replacement. The best new driveway starts by working out why the old one failed.
Learning from the old driveway
An old driveway is a record of what went wrong. A dip beside the downpipe says the gutter has been emptying into the base. A sunken line along the wall says the edge was never held. A soft patch by the garden tap says a pipe may be leaking. Before a contractor quotes for a new driveway on an East Rand property, ask them to read the old one and to say what they will do differently.
Dolomite on the East Rand
SRK Consulting's 2025 paper names the East Rand among the dolomitic parts of Gauteng affected by subsidence and sinkholes, and notes that concentrated water causes internal erosion. Most driveways in Edenvale and Bedfordview are on ordinary ground. Even so, sending roof and driveway water to the street or a proper drain is good practice everywhere, and on dolomitic land it is important.
Bedfordview's bigger stands
- Longer driveways with a turning area need a base built for cars turning on the spot.
- Gate aprons take the hardest wear and are worth specifying separately.
- Patios and pool surrounds are often added in the same job. See patio and pool paving.
- Matching paving to an older, character home may point towards clay pavers or cobbles.
What drives the cost in Edenvale
The contractor quotes you after measuring the job in Edenvale. These are the things that move that quote:
- Removing the old driveway and its failed base.
- Fixing gutter, downpipe or pipe problems found during the work, by the right trade.
- New drainage to carry water to the street.
- Size of the stand and any turning area.
- The paver chosen to suit the house.
Published Johannesburg price ranges, with their sources, are in our paving cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
Should I fix my gutters before paving?
Yes, if they empty onto the driveway. Otherwise the new base gets the same water as the old one.
Can the contractor fix the plumbing?
Some can arrange it. A leaking pipe should be repaired by a plumber before the paving goes back.
Do you cover Kempton Park?
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