Find out how pavers are priced, what affects the cost of paving, and what to consider when getting quotes for your paving project.
Paver prices vary depending on how the job is quoted, but ServiceSeeking.com.au data shows that pavers are most commonly priced by square metre, with an average rate of $64.17 per square metre. Some paving jobs are instead quoted by the day or hour, with average rates of $622.97 per day and $65.74 per hour.
Keep in mind, however, that these figures can vary depending on several factors, including the job's scale and requirements.
How Paving Jobs Are Quoted
Based on paver quotes submitted through ServiceSeeking.com.au, the most common pricing methods are:
- 60% are quoted per square metre
- 17% are quoted per day
- 10% are quoted per hour
Pricing by square metre is the most common approach because the size of the area being paved directly affects the labour and materials required. Daily or hourly rates may be used when the scope of work is less straightforward or when the time needed to complete the project is easier to estimate than the total area.
Average Paver Prices Per Square Metre
For paving jobs quoted by area, ServiceSeeking data shows:
- Minimum rate: $25.00 per square metre
- Average rate: $64.17 per square metre
The final price can depend on the type of pavers being installed, the size and shape of the area, the condition of the existing surface and the preparation required before installation.
Jobs involving extensive excavation, levelling or removal of existing paving may require additional labour before the new pavers can be laid.
Average Paver Daily Rates
Some paving professionals quote by the day. Current ServiceSeeking data shows:
- Minimum daily rate: $600.00
- Average daily rate: $622.97
- Average equivalent hourly rate: $77.87, based on an eight-hour day
A daily rate can be useful for projects where the amount of work is best estimated by the number of days required. Total cost depends on how long the project takes, as well as any materials and additional preparation involved.
Average Paver Hourly Rates
For jobs quoted by the hour, the data shows:
- Minimum hourly rate: $60.00
- Average hourly rate: $65.74
Hourly pricing may be used for smaller paving jobs, repairs or projects where the exact amount of work is difficult to determine upfront.
