Paving in Penrith & the Nepean
Driveways | Paths | Patios | Pool Surrounds
- Fully licensed and insured
- 4.9 from 50+ Google reviews
- Servicing Penrith, the Nepean & Blue Mountains
- Excavation and base preparation done in-house
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Trusted by Penrith Homeowners and Builders
Our clients rate us 4.9 from more than 50 Google reviews for paving, concrete, retaining walls and excavation across Penrith, the Nepean and the Blue Mountains.
Paving Built for Penrith Conditions
Good paving starts below the surface. On Penrith’s clay soils, a paved area is only as good as the base underneath it and the falls that carry water away. When either of those is wrong, pavers sink, rock underfoot and hold water after every storm.
Laser Landscapes & Excavation lays driveway, path, patio and pool paving for homes across Penrith and the Nepean. We excavate, lay and compact the base with our own machinery, so the surface stays level and the water runs where it should.
Because we also build retaining walls, steps and drainage, we can handle the whole outdoor area as one job rather than bringing in separate trades.
Paving We Lay in Penrith
Driveways
A paved driveway carries vehicle loads, so it needs a deeper and stronger base than a garden path. We prepare the base to suit the traffic and the soil, and set the levels so water runs off to the street or a drain.
Paths and Walkways
Paved paths make it easier to get around the house and keep mud out of the house in wet weather. We lay them with a fall so water drains off the surface rather than pooling against the walls.
Entertaining Areas and Patios
A level paved area gives you a solid base for outdoor furniture, dining and a barbecue, and it connects the house to the backyard in a way that is easy to keep clean.
Pool Surrounds
Paving around a pool needs good grip when it is wet and a fall that takes water away from the pool edge. We help you choose a surface that suits the pool, the look of the house and the way you use the space.
BBQ and Fire Pit Areas
Paving and sandstone work well around barbecues and fire pits, and we can build sandstone seating walls and edging as part of the same job.
Sunken Paving Repairs
Pavers that have sunk or lifted are usually a sign of a weak base or poor drainage underneath. We lift the affected pavers, fix the base and relay them so the surface is level again.
Paving Materials We Work With
We work with a range of paving materials to suit your home, your budget and the way you use the space, including:
- Concrete pavers
- Travertine pavers
- Sandstone paving and flagging
- Brick pavers
- Natural stone pavers
- Limestone pavers
Not sure which suits your space? We will talk you through the look, the cost and the upkeep of each option, and how it will feel underfoot in a Penrith summer.
How We Lay Paving That Stays Level
1. Site Visit and Quote
We look at the area, the soil, the levels and where the water goes, talk through materials and layout with you, and give you a clear quote.
2. Excavation
We excavate to the right depth for the paving and the load it will carry, and take away the spoil with our own machinery and tippers.
3. Base Preparation
Road base is laid and compacted in layers, with the falls set so water drains away from the house and towards a drain or the garden.
4. Laying and Edging
The pavers are laid on a screeded bed, with edge restraints to stop them spreading and shifting over time.
5. Finishing and Drainage
The joints are filled, the surface is compacted and any drainage pits or connections are finished, so the area is ready to use and easy to look after.
Recent Paving and Hard Surface Projects
These projects show the excavation, base preparation and drainage work behind our paved and concrete surfaces.
Sandstone Flagging and Paths at Telstra Park, Springwood
For Blue Mountains City Council, we upgraded Telstra Park in the Springwood town centre with sandstone flagging, crazy paving, decomposed granite paths and accessible concrete pathways, staged around active businesses and bus stops.
Concrete Car Park and Rain Gardens in Glenmore Park
At this commercial site in Glenmore Park, we carried out the excavation, formed and poured a concrete car park, and built rain gardens to manage the stormwater coming off the new hard surfaces.
Why Choose Laser Landscapes & Excavation?
Licensed & Insured
We are licensed and insured for structural landscaping and excavation work, with NSW licence 468811C and $20 million public liability cover.
ISO Certified
Our work is run under ISO 9001 quality, ISO 14001 environmental and ISO 45001 safety management systems, so every job follows documented processes.
Built From the Ground Up
We get the excavation, the base and the falls right first, because they decide how long paving stays level.
One Team, Start to Finish
The same team handles the excavation, retaining walls, drainage, concrete and paving, so nothing falls between trades.
Our Own Machinery
We run 1.7, 5 and 13 tonne excavators, a 2 tonne tracked dumper and our own tippers, including machines that fit tight-access backyards.
Sandstone Specialists
Sandstone is our recognised speciality, from sandstone flagging and steps to seating walls and retaining walls around your paved areas.
Meet Andrew & the Team
Laser Landscapes & Excavation is led by Andrew, a hands-on Blue Mountains local with years of experience in excavation and structural landscaping.
When you send through an enquiry, Andrew gets in touch to arrange a site visit and talk through the area you want paved. Our own crew then handles the excavation, the base, the paving and the clean-up, so you deal with the same team from the first visit to the finished job.
We are licensed and insured for structural landscaping and excavation work, including paving, concreting and site preparation.
What Does Paving Cost in Penrith?
The cost of paving depends on the size of the area, the material you choose, how much excavation and base preparation is needed, the access to your site and any drainage or retaining work that goes with it.
We give you a clear quote after a free site visit, with the base preparation set out so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Paving Across Penrith & Surrounds
We lay paving throughout Penrith and the Nepean, and across the Blue Mountains and the Hawkesbury. Areas we service include Penrith, Emu Plains, Emu Heights, Leonay, Glenmore Park, Mulgoa, Glenbrook, Blaxland and Richmond.
Paving a property in the mountains? See our Blue Mountains paving page. If you would rather a poured finish, our concreting team lays driveways, paths and slabs.
Planning New Paving in Penrith?
Tell us about the area you want paved and how you plan to use it. We will come out, check the levels and drainage, and give you a clear quote.
Paving FAQs for Penrith
Pavers usually sink because the base underneath was too thin, was not compacted properly or has been softened by water that cannot drain away. We lift the affected pavers, fix the base and the drainage, and relay them. In many cases the original pavers can be reused.
Both work well when the base is right. Pavers can be lifted and relaid if something underneath needs repair, and they come in a wide range of colours and finishes. Concrete is a single slab that suits a simple, low-maintenance driveway. We lay both, so we can talk you through which suits your home. See our concreting page for more.
Around a pool you want a surface with good grip when it is wet and a finish that suits the look of your home. Natural stone such as travertine and sandstone is a popular choice, and we set the falls so water runs away from the pool edge.
It depends on the size of the area, the material, the excavation and base preparation, the access to your site and any drainage or retaining work involved. We give you a clear quote after a free site visit.
Yes. We handle excavation, retaining walls, drainage, concrete and paving as one job, so the levels are set once and one team is responsible for the result.
Yes. We deliver paving, concrete and external works for builders, developers and councils, and we can price from your plans. See our commercial concreting services.
Start Your Paving Project
Tell us about your driveway, path, patio or pool area and our licensed team will talk you through your options.
Fill in the form and our team will get back to you, or call Andrew on 0435 355 975.