Patio and walkway paving in Rosebank, Parkhurst and Greenside
Small gardens, older houses and a lot of outdoor living. Patios and paths in these suburbs are small jobs that have to be done precisely.
Courtyards and small patios
Many homes in Parkhurst and Greenside are on compact stands where the back garden is the outdoor living room. A small patio or courtyard can be paved in a few days, but there is little room for error. The finished level has to sit below the house floor and the damp-proof course, fall away from the doors, and meet old walls and steps neatly. On a small, flat site, getting enough fall without creating a step is the main design challenge.
Near the Spruit
The Braamfontein Spruit runs through Parkhurst after leaving the Parkview Golf Course. On the lower ground near it, a patio needs a clear route for storm water: a channel along the edge, a planted soakaway area or a connection to the stormwater system. Water that has nowhere to go will sit on the patio or find its way under the house.
Sources: Braamfontein Spruit, Wikipedia
Access on small stands
- How pallets, sand and spoil will get through a narrow side passage.
- Whether a compactor fits through the gate.
- Protecting the house, plants and neighbouring walls during the work.
- Where the delivery truck can park on a busy street.
See our patio and walkway paving page for materials and pool surrounds.
What drives the cost in Rosebank
The contractor quotes you after measuring the job in Rosebank. These are the things that move that quote:
- Small, fiddly areas with many cuts around walls and steps.
- Carrying materials and spoil by hand through narrow access.
- Drainage channels on a flat site.
- Clay pavers or cobbles chosen to suit older homes.
- Protection of the house and garden during work.
Published Johannesburg price ranges, with their sources, are in our paving cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can paving cause damp in my house?
It can if it is laid too high or falls towards the walls. Agree the finished level first.
Is a small patio worth a contractor's time?
Many contractors take small jobs. Send the details and we pass them to contractors who cover your area.
Do you cover Greenside East and Emmarentia?
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