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How to prepare for paving

Outdoor area ready for paving to be laid.

Overview

Before you can pave a driveway or footpath, there are some simple steps to follow.

  • Contact your local government to get approval, especially if you’re paving a driveway.
  • Check for electrical cables or drainage, and remove any tree stumps under the area.
  • Measure up the space and always order 10% more pavers than will cover it to allow for breakages.
  • On a footpath, make sure the fall is away from your home so the rain runs off in that direction. On a driveway, direct the fall towards your drainage.
Health & Safety

Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.

Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.