Paving Made Simple and Affordable

Welcome to Style and Craft, where we make paving simple and affordable. We are the walkway, paver and paving specialists in South Africa. Our 25 years in the paving industry have given us more than enough time to refine every aspect of our business, in order to ensure our customers have only the best service from us.

Aside from professional paving, what else can we – here at Style and Craft – offer you?  

Whether you are in search of for the lapa they have always dreamed about at an affordable price, or paving stones for that beautiful porch, we will provide or source what you are looking for.

We provide you with the highest quality paving and bricks, as paving contractors, whether you are looking to build your own lapa or are wanting to build a driveway or garage. Our commitment to quality provision ensures that we bring you the best paving products available on the market, but at affordable prices. It would not help of we provided you with top notch paving and bricks, yet we would have to charge you an exorbitant amount because our building materials are so expensive, or your lapa would have to remain a distant dream.  For that reason, and with industry requirements in mind, our extremely affordable products are the best option for you.

Here at Style and Craft, we hold in high regard customer service and satisfaction. Satisfying your requirements is what our business is about, and we are constantly striving to be the best in the business, for service excellence and quality provision.

To that end, please view below what one of our satisfied clients had to say about us:

“I found Style & Craft to be highly reliable and professional in all their dealings with me. I challenged them to complete the work within a specific period. They not only met the challenge and reached their goal with two days to spare, but the quality of their workmanship was beyond expectations”

George Mazarakis - Executive Producer: Carte Blanche (Combined Artists)

How to Install Paver Bricks Like a Pro

Learning how to install paver bricks is not something that can be done overnight and, seeing as though the prices for paving bricks and essentials can be quite steep, it is probably best to leave this job to the professionals. Welcome to the world of Style and Craft – the home to South Africa’s tried and trusted specialists! We know how to install paver bricks so that you can be wholly satisfied with the results. With many years in the industry and with plenty of expertise under our belts, we can provide you with a service that is completely unsurpassed by any other company out there.

Understanding how to install paver bricks the right way is one of the reasons why we have managed to make a name for our company in the public eye. Everyone knows that we take our service standards over and above what is expected, promising our clients a final result that they can be proud of. Besides knowing how to install paver bricks, we also know how to satisfy our clients and how to tailor our services to suit THEIR individual needs and expectations.

Paving is our speciality, but offering our clients the best in town is our passion. Here at Style and Craft, we are the company that cares about you. Take a look at what one of our past clients had to say:

“Just to let you know that I am really pleased with my paving, looks really great and makes a real difference to my house. Paving was done really neatly and very professionally and I will gladly recommend your company to my friends. I have been showing off here at work and as I mentioned to you already one of my colleagues will also contact you shortly for a quotation.
As I had to communicate with Freedom quite frequently the past week, I would like to commend him for his professional workmanship and demeanour, a pleasure dealing with him and with yourself.
Once again thank you for your advise in choosing the colour, the bricks, layout etc., was really sound advice - I will send you before and after photos, these are the ones I've been bragging with at work.” – Louise

Paving and Kerbs

Here at Style and Craft, we are able to pave our way into the hearts of our clients every single time we tackle a task! Our specialities include that of paving, lapa building and lapa maintenance. However, when it comes to the exterior of your home, there really is nothing that we cannot do!

Here is a little bit of information about our unique and varied services:

• Professional paving: When it comes to paving services, we are the tried and trusted experts and we can provide you with a lot more than just the general basics. We are passionate about getting creative with our paving bricks! For example, using contrasting bricks in your driveway entrance to stencil in your house number makes finding your house for guests so much easier. Plus, this is a really original idea that will make your home all the more interesting!
• Paving patterns: Looking for prices for paving that you can actually afford to pay? Then you always come straight to us! We are able to offer you plain pavers, as well as pavers that can be used for patterning. It is generally considered that the Herringbone Patterns should be used in driveway areas where strength is a critical factor. In pedestrian and very light traffic areas, other patterns like Stretcher Bond and Basket Weave can be used to good visual effect.
• Lapa building: Here at Style and Craft, we specialize in custom made lapas designed to fit in with your unique needs and available space. We will be there to analyse your options and to provide you with a lapa that will meet and exceed all prior expectations!
• Lapa maintenance: Our team of lapa designers highly recommend that your thatching is brushed and patched on an annual basis. This will ensure that your Lapa roof lasts for many years resulting in an avoidance of a complete new roof. You can contact us whenever you want to improve the look and quality of your lapa.

Still not sure that we are the lapa and paving company of choice? Take a look at what one of our previous clients had to say about our services:

Keeping Paving and Clay Brickwork in Good Condition

You spent a lot of money on your paving and your intricate clay brickwork, so taking care of it properly should be a top priority. Whether your paving, or your clay brickwork, is being affected by soot or even rust, here are a few tips for cleaning it and keeping it in tip top condition for longer...

You would be surprised to discover just how vulnerable your paving is to dirt and damage. It is therefore important to maintain it on a regular basis in order to keep it looking its best. One of the first things that happen to paving and clay bricks is the growth of moss. Not to worry though as these growths can be killed and removed quite easily if you make use of a solution comprised of copper sulphate (1kg to 10 litres of water) or, alternatively, a proprietary weed killer. Just remember that vegetable growth is generally indicative of damp brickwork and will usually reappear if this basic cause is not cured. For a milder case of moss growth, boiling water or steam can be used to remove the growths.

If you have a little bit of an accident when painting your home and a little bit of the paint gets on your paving or your clay brickwork, don’t freak out. All you have to do in order to get the paint removed is to apply a small amount of commercial paint remover or a solution of trisodium phosphate (1 part to 5 parts water by mass). The paint remover can be purchased at any hardware store and is usually extremely effective. Simply allow the paint to soften after application, and remove with a suitable scraper (not metal). Wash the bricks with soapy water and finally rinse with clean water. Once you have done this, your walkway paver bricks and clay brickwork will look as good as new again!

Paving Quality Beyond Compare

Welcome to Style and Craft! We are the paving experts in South Africa that you can count on for service standards that go over and above the expected norm. We specialise in paving of all types and can handle jobs of all sizes. There is no paving job too small or too big for us to complete!

When it comes to our prices for paving, there are very few companies who can offer you anything lower than ours. Make no mistake though – although our prices are low, our service quality is way above average! Once you have hired us once, you will quickly come to realise that we offer the best paving services in town.

If you are considering renovating your home in any way, here are some of our top tips:

• The easiest way to improve the look of your outdoors area, and to minimize outdoor maintenance, is to pave. Paving is budget friendly and yet it always looks ultra sophisticated. Paving can include anything from the building of a pathway to the construction of a driveway to other outdoor areas.
• A well paved area will not only improve your investment in your home but will also improve your chances of selling your house. In other words, it enhances the value of your house and makes it all the more appealing to the eye. It is commonly believed that a well paved driveway will entice potential buyers up your driveway and into your house. Once you have built attractive pavingfeatures outdoors, the next step is to make sure that you have an appealing kitchen and bathroom.
• Today, with so many bricks to choose from, the most cost effective paving option for your driveway is the Broken Brick Clay Cobble which is available in various colours. The colours that you choose will depend entirely on your personal preferences.
• Semi Face Bricks have also successfully been used in and around the house to create a rustic look. Semi Face Bricks are available from a large range of suppliers in different mottled colours with the autumn colours of Yellows and Browns being the most common and popular available.

Crafted bricks and paving

Quality craftsmanship is hard enough to bring to the table on its own so what do you get when a company adds style to such craftsmanship? Well you get Style and Craft and our bricks and paving are on par with the world’s best. 25 years in the industry has afforded us all the time in the world to hone our skills, refine our touch and sharpen our customer service. Today we stand as one of the most revered companies in our area of expertise. Since our establishment Style and Craft has always sought to be regarded as a company of integrity. Proof of this lies in the hasty manner in which we subjected our work to the regulatory body Master Builders Association. We would be lying if we said a large part of becoming members was due to our growing confidence and faith in our work. Several years later such faith proved fruitful as we have developed an exceptionally large client base filled with reputable individuals and companies with nothing but absolute faith in our work! Today we have more bricks and paving combinations that we have time to mention. With us the sky truly is your limit because the variations our customers are afforded in terms of styles, patterns, colours and sizes of bricks and paving have no end.

In true South African fashion Style and Craft are masterful at building the lapa! Studies suggest that children that grow up in households without Lapas struggle to grasp the concept of South African culture in adulthood. Ok you caught us, we’re just kidding but that’s not to say the lapa doesn’t form an important part of true South African culture. Many of us will have memories derived from under a lapa. Be it poolside, watching sporting events, be it a pub or resort, they’re quite simply cool and breath-taking additions to any piece of land. Traditionally the lapa consists of a thatched roof supported by wooden poles making it perfect for climates that require a cool shaded entertainment area. The lapa is commonly used in open or semi open entertainment areas and its design is very well suited to the African environment and climate. Lapas go exceptionally well in the wild too, few things are more relaxing than having the cool breeze caress your skin lying under the safety of a lapa on a game reserve. Oh, and of course we have to mention that cool beverage glistening as the light hits it!

Choose Style and Craft As paving experts you can trust!

Ever heard the term “fly-by-night”? If so then you know when a company operates this way it’s a clear sign of red flags. We as paving specialists can tell such companies apart from the real thing with relative ease but customers may find it slightly more difficult to be as discerning. You see for these fly-by-night companies success is virtually reliant of exuding an air professionalism and experience. The smart thing to do is always refer to previous work done by the company. No established company will have one or two clients as a point of reference. Another indication of legitimacy is a company that opens itself up to regulation and criticism. For example, Style and Craft are members of the Master Builders Association. We do this not only because we have a great deal of confidence in ourselves As paving specialists but that we are also aware that it gives customers peace of mind knowing we’re responsible enough to be accountable for our work. Fly-by-night companies would never take such steps, instead they would make every attempt at filling your head with smooth talk and charm. Luckily for you, you now know that as far As paving goes, the proof should always be in the pudding and if you can see the pudding it probably doesn’t exist!

Simply the Best as far as Paving is Concerned

As far As paving few companies will live up to the service offered here at Style and Craft. It’s not just a matter of having experience, it’s not just a matter of having superior service to your customers either. Style and Craft are the company of choice simply because of our artistic flare. Our refined touch is renowned for producing some of the finest paving work money can buy. Superior quality is something we have made a habit and as paving specialists we can assure you few if any companies are able to showcase the kind of passion and commitment that’s formed part of our very essence. As paving comprises a very larg part of what we do it’s perhaps important to discuss a few things we are able to assist you with. We’re not one of those companies that expect customers to approach us with vivid images and articulate explanations of the work they would like done. As a matter of fact we’re able to assist you form an idea of what you want. As one would imagine with 25 years experience we have a lot to add in the way of ideas! The only thing that far overshadows our creativity is possibly our execution so as far As paving is concerned rest assured, you are in the best hands possible. You don’t just have to take our word for it though because our website has a long list of past customers that are exceptionally pleased with the standard of our work. Having access to this client list affords you an opportunity to visit these sights giving you first hand visual experiences of what we’re truly capable of.

Style and Craft: As Paving Specialists

As paving specialists, we here at Style and Craft aim to offer you bricks and paving services that are truly a cut above the rest. Our team is experienced in all aspects of paving services, offering you standards that go over and above the expected norm. As paving services are usually expensive, we do our best to provide our clients with cheap paving that is still of outstanding quality beyond compare. So far, we have succeeded in achieving this goal...

In order to avoid disasters, it is very important that you do enough research before deciding which companies services to make use of. Some companies may offer cheap paving, however the paving that you are left with will probably leave a lot to be desired. This type of paving becomes "Cheap and nasty" when someone tackles the job and they do not have the qualifications necessary in order to do a respectable job. Cobble Paving is an art that requires a lot of knowledge and experience in the art of paving. As paving experts here at Style and Craft paving, we know what we are doing when it comes to any type of paving. Grouting the joints between the bricks needs to be carried out by a skilled artisan with the right knowledge and tools. We offer our clients a team that has plenty of expertise, as well as access to state of the art tools that always get the job done right the first time. Although the hardest paving to lay is Clay Cobble Paving, it is one of our main specialties – and nobody does it better than we do here at Style and Craft!

As paving market leaders, we have serviced many schools and estates all over South Africa. Take a look:

Cheap Paving

Before we tackle the subject of "Cheap Paving”, I would like to look at the definition of the word Cheap. Cheap- relatively low in cost, inexpensive or comparatively inexpensive.

When we look at Cheap Paving, the best definition as outlined above when considering paving is "relatively low in cost". Of the wide selection of paving choices in the market, Clay Cobble is the cheapest.

The Cheapest Paving available on the market is commonly known as Broken Brick Clay Cobble. This product is fantastic and very successfully applied on Driveways, Walkways and Courtyards and of course to neaten up areas in the garden where grass will not grow or the dogs keep on digging up.

This type of paving becomes "Cheap and nasty" when someone tackles the job that do not have the qualifications to do so. Cobble Paving is an art that requires a lot of knowledge and experience in the art of paving. Grouting the joints between the bricks needs to be carried out by a skilled artisan with the right knowledge and tools; the hardest paving to lay is the Clay Cobble Paving. 

As paving experts we recommend the best there is

as far As paving experts goes Style and Craft stay true to their name. We are bricks and paving specialists with quality in mind and passion in heart. Our dedication to our customers was been very well documented given our insistence on becoming member of the masters builders association so early in our journey. Today having subjected our work, products and workmanship to such stringent standards for so long, quality simply comes naturally.

While for us it may be just another day in the life of a paving specialist, other companies will make every attempt to emulate legitimately astute companies such as ours. Some with good intentions and bad workmanship, others with poor intentions and even poorer workmanship. The advantage our customers have is the distinct benefit of having a multitude of customers past and present able and willing to attest to the supreme nature of our work.

Being the tough industry that it is, companies that have failed to establish quality business relationships and smooth internal processes will struggle to compete with others like us in pricing as well as quality. As paving prices rise, Style and Craft are without a doubt your best bet at something extraordinary. As paving specialists we ask that you always remain vigilant of potential “fly by night” companies and “specialists whose work we have had to undue far too many times to recall!

As paving specialists we won’t let you down

Our business is built on a key principle of stability and consistency. If you’re wondering why this makes successful as paving specialists then allow us pave a picture. In so far as the paving industry is concerned Style and Craft are often called upon to repair and reverse the work of shoddy companies in it for nothing more than their next meal. This is blatant lack of commitment and passion. Style and Craft however is a company that does things a little differently. With over 25 years’ experience in the industry our commitment and passion for unparalleled workmanship is certainly not in question.

We have even made sure we’re part of the Gauteng Masters Builders Association which serves to ensure that the quality of our work s up to scratch! These are the kinds of measures legitimate specialists take to ensure their customers have peace of mind when employing their services. We hope that as paving stalwarts customers heed our warning and seek the services of companies such as Style and Craft to fulfil their needs affordably. We have established invaluable relationships within the business, this includes interpersonal relationships with customers and clients that have shown much appreciated loyalty. Our pavingproducts are second to none and we will now proceed to discuss some of the options available to valued customers.

The lapa

The lapa is one of the most uniquely African additions to any home or place of entertainment and Style and Craft certainly specialise in planning and building some of the most breath taking Lapas in the country. The lapa is can best be thought of as a variant of the much popular “gazebo” although the lapa has its own unique flare.

We consider the lapa to have that ethnic touch and sophistication missing from even the most eye catching Gazebo. The lapa reminds us of the South African braai, although not unique in concept, it’s simply irreplaceable in implementation and experience. Where Americans will have their barbeques us Africans have their braai’s, while we’re not here to tell you which of the two is better, it’s pretty clear to see which is closer to home.

Shade and memories

Speaking of home, we believe customers seeking quality and durability will find just the lapa with us here at Style and Craft. Our success hasn’t come from merely offering customers options from a brochure. Our success is built on the uncanny ability of selling our customers possibilities. Our workmanship and craftsmanship lead the industry. This is well documented as one of our first endeavours was to subject ourselves to scrutiny through one of the leading regulators in building and construction.

When approaching us customers need not have vivid images of their final product as our staff are there to help surface their ideas and add to them if need be. Experience has taught us to nurture our customers’ needs in a manner than allows us to understand and surpass their expectations. The lapa can be used commercially, domestically or even to house and provide shade in large industrial like areas. The lapa is most commonly known as an open entertainment area with a thatched roof held up by poles.

Our guarantee to our customers is that the lapa they receive from Style and Craft will be comprised of the finest most durable materials in the industry. The lapa can be a place of social and family gathering and considering the weather in summer, the lapa comes in handy as it provides a cool sanctuary where memories and good times are sure to be made.

Beware of frauds masquerading as paving specialists 

Every now and then a company comes to the fore with nothing on its agenda other than showcasing its fine-tuned skills and furthering the industry as a whole. This best explains our philosophy at Style and Craft. We are stellar professionals and over the years repairing and reversing work done by unscrupulous paving“professionals” has formed a worryingly large constituent of our work. As paving specialist who care, we find it pertinent to warn customers of companies who are in the industry on a fly by night basis with no record of long lasting durable work.

We on the other hand are a company with over 25 years in the industry and these years of experience have certainly not gone to waist. Our time in the industry has been fruitful as it has afforded us the opportunity to observe single out products and business partners that share our ethos. Our commitment has always been to our customers and our quality is matched by our undeniable affordability.

We have even made sure we’re part of the Gauteng Masters Builders Association which serves to ensure that the quality of our work s up to scratch! As paving we have been rewarded with ever appreciated growing customer loyalty. As far As paving goes, few companies are willing to pave that extra mile in the way we do!

As Paving Service Quality Declines in SA, You Can Still Always Count on Us

As paving prices continue to rise, and paving quality continues to decline, you can always turn to Style and Craft for bricks and paving services that go that extra mile to please YOU! Here are just a few reasons why we are known as paving experts in South Africa:

• Our teams are well trained in all aspects of bricks and paving services, and can thus offer you outstanding paving ideas and designs.
• We have specialist teams that can assist you with the lapa in your garden, as well as offering you an array of other specialist services.
• We are able to provide services relating to pavements and paving in both domestic and industrial environments with great success.
• We utilise only the finest and most durable Corobrik products. The Corobrik name has been producing clay paving for over a hundred years and offers a rich palette of earthy shades and high durability values.
• We are members of the reputable Master Builders Association in South Africa and are thus known as paving leaders of the industry.

Here at Style and Craft, we believe that as paving experts, every business should have a few good testimonials in order to ensure potential clients that their services are indeed the best. Here are a few examples of what some of our past clients had to say about their experiences with us:
“It is a refreshing change to deal with a company that is not only professional but also knows the meaning of customer service. I will definitely refer Style and Craft Paving to my friends.” - Claudio Folgore - Van Riebeek Park
“Over the past four months we have had many contractors on our property with the building of a cottage for my mother in law, so we are most definitely able to recognize good service at this point. What a pleasure it was having a team arrive on the stipulated time, complete a job on a given time and manage to do this with the least invasive manner possible. - Harriet Bateman
“Thank you to you and your team you sent out today, for the wonderful job that has been done. Your team arrived promptly at the agreed time and wasted no time getting to work. They did an excellent job cleaning up when they finished. I am sure the chairman of the complex will be very impressed. You can be very proud of your team.” - Teresa Delaport
Our main aim here at Style and Craft is to bring Style & Quality Craftsmanship to all of our clients, providing them with bricks and paving services that meet and exceed all expectations each and every time we choose to undertake a new project. As paving experts, we at Style and Craft are the company that you can always rely on! To learn more about our Corobrik bricks and paving services in South Africa, or to learn more about paving ideas and designs, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us!

Cheap Paving

Cheap Paving

Before we tackle the subject of "Cheap Paving" I would like to look at the definition of the word Cheap.

Cheap- relatively low in cost; inexpensive or comparatively inexpensive.

When we look at Cheap Paving, the best definition as outlined above when considering paving is "relatively low in cost". Of the wide selection of paving choices in the market, Clay Cobble is the cheapest.

The Cheapest Paving available on the market is commonly known as Broken Brick Clay Cobble. This product is fantastic and very successfully applied on Driveways, Walkways and Courtyards and of course to neaten up areas in the garden where grass will not grow or the dogs keep on digging up.

This type of paving becomes "Cheap and nasty" when someone tackles the job that do    not have the qualifications to do so. 

Cobble Paving is an art that requires a lot of knowledge and experience in the art of paving. Grouting the joints between the bricks needs to be carried out by a skilled artisan with the right knowledge and tools, the hardest paving to lay is the Clay Cobble Paving. 

My advise is to ensure that you trust this type of paving to a Company such as Style & Craft Paving who have been in the business for 25 years and are members of the Gauteng Master Builders Association since 1991. They can be contacted on 0116092737 or emailed on sales@styleandcraft.co.za or even better check out the websitewww.styleandcraftpaving.co.za something other than cobble paving may suit your budget, check out their comprehensive portfolio.

Bricks and Paving in South Africa

Offering you bricks and paving services in South Africa, we at Style and Craft are the pavements and paving experts that you can come to for quality workmanship that cannot be matched! Our paving ideas and designs are the finest in the industry... just ask our past clients!

We have been offering bricks and paving services to the people of this country for many, many years now. In fact, our business was established way back in 1988, and we have been providing top class services and paving solutions ever since. Here are just a few reasons why our bricks and paving services stand out from the rest:

• Our teams are well trained in all aspects of bricks and paving services, and can thus offer you outstanding paving ideas and designs for each of clients’ individual needs.
• Having been in the industry for 25 years, we know how to offer you bricks and paving services that go the extra mile. Your total satisfaction is extremely important to us!
• We have specialist teams that can help you with the lapa in your garden, as well as offering you an array of other specialist services.
• It is possible for us at Style and Craft to provide services relating to pavements and paving in both domestic and industrial environments with great success.
• We make use of only the best and most durable Corobrik products. The Corobrik name has been manufacturing clay paving for over a hundred years now and offers a rich palette of earthy shades and high durability values for everyone.
• We are members of the reputable Master Builders Association in South Africa and are thus known as paving leaders of the industry.

Some of our past clients include:

• Dainfern Valley Estates
• African Leadership Academy
• South African National Blood Services
• Gillwell Scouts Florida
• Pharmaceutical Society
• St Luke's Church
• Total Blasting
• Remade Recycling
• Euphorbia Gallager Estates
• Jost Transport Equipment
• Advantage Training
• Reef Insurance
• Dr Davidge-Pitts
• GSC Landscaping

When it comes to bricks and paving services in South Africa, the fact of the matter is that nobody does it better than us here at Style and Craft paving.  We are one of the companies that actually care about the final product when it comes to bricks and paving, and we do everything in our power in order to ensure that, when we have finished our task, you will be more than satisfied with the results. As paving prices continue to rise, and paving quality continues to decline, you can always turn to Style and Craft for bricks and paving services that go that extra mile in order to please YOU!

Contact us today for more information about our range of world class quality bricks and paving services. We are always on hand to answer any questions you may have and are always available to offer some advice regarding possible paving ideas and designs...

Style and Craft: As Paving Experts in South Africa As paving experts in South Africa, we at Style and Craft seek to provide our clients with bricks and paving that meet and exceed all expectations completely. We are not satisfied with ‘great’ or ‘fantastic’... we are only satisfied when we can offer you perfection! As paving experts, we offer you a broad range of products and services relating to pavements, the lapa in your back garden, Corobrik – and we can even provide you with the finest paving ideas and designs. Style and Craft was formed in 1988 by Ian & Keith Turner which means that we have been in the business as paving specialists for many years now. Our expertise is always evident in our work, and our passion for supplying you with the finest bricks and paving in South Africa always shines through! In 1991, our paving company became a member of the Gauteng Master Builders Association (GMBA) and, to this very day, we are still in good standing with the association. In August 2002, Style and Craft paving moved to our very own premises at 123, 10th Avenue, Edenvale, which has a very comprehensive showroom. We are extremely proud to be able to say that we are the latest winners of the "Corobrik" Award for true paving excellence in the driveway category. But what is our number one aim? Our main objective is to bring Style & Quality Craftsmanship to all of our clients. The paving teams that we employ are thorough and the finish their projects meticulously every single time. We offer excellent service for industrial needs and are very competitive in the domestic market. As paving experts with a history and list of achievements that speaks for itself, we are the company to contact for all your bricks and pavingrequirements! Why Corobrik? One of the reasons why we are the best company for any job relating to the paving of your home or business is the fact that we make use of the best Corobrikproducts in the land. But why are Corobrik bricks and paving known as paving essentials? Corobrik offers benefits and advantages such as: The Corobrik name has been producing clay paving for over a hundred years and offers a rich palette of earthy shades and high durability values It is stain resistant to staining, acid and alkaline corrosion It’s versatile because it can handle pedestrian and motor traffic with equal ease Paving ideas and designs are diverse and attractive when it comes to Corobrik, offering angular radial patterns with special shapes to create an awesome looking finish So, the next time you require bricks and paving services or you want to speak to those known as paving specialists in South Africa, always get in touch with us here at Style and Craft! We can do your pavements anywhere and at any time at truly amazing prices! From driveways to walkways with different shapes and sizes of our bricks, there is nothing else you need but the paving services offered right here at Style and Craft paving!

As Paving Gets More Expensive, Always Rely on Style and Craft

As paving prices continue to increase in South Africa, you can always turn to the Style and Craft paving team for paving prices that you can afford. As paving specialists, we believe that everyone should be entitled to quality bricks and paving services. We also believe that you need not pay a fortune in order to receive these quality services. Having been in the paving and pavements industry for many years now, we offer you an amazing team of experts who, as paving specialists, will be able to offer you top class paving ideas and designs. From driveways to walkways with different shapes and sizes of our bricks, there is nothing else you need but the paving services offered right here at Style and Craft paving!

It is never a good idea to rely on a paving company that does not have good references ir that cannot show you examples of previous jobs completed. Whereas paving companies that have been in the industry for ages, like us at Style and Craft, can always offer you service standards that go over and above all expectations! There are currently far too many "fly by night" paving/pavements companies in the paving industry today, all giving the paving industry a bad name! We at Style and Craft, as paving experts, seek to change all that! Here are a few reasons why you can count on us for bricks and paving services of all sorts:

• Reputable established paving companies like us at Style and Craft paving who have been in the business for 25 years are constantly on hand to provide you with quality workmanship that stands the test of time.
• We would like to see every paving company as a member of the Master Builders Association as this would give the consumer confidence and recourse in the building and paving industry.
• We however realize that this is not possible, so we encourage all consumers to only contract MBA members for all paving projects no matter how big or small to avoid costly mistakes. As paving leaders, we are the company you can trust.
• We make use of Corobrik products which is testament to the fact that we do our utmost in order to ensure bricks and paving services that go that extra mile in order to meet your needs – whatever they may be!

Our main goal here at Style and Craft is to bring Style & Quality Craftsmanship to all of our clients, offering them bricks and paving services that meet and exceed all expectations each and every time we choose to undertake a new project. The paving teams that we employ are thorough and they finish their projects meticulously, ensuring customer satisfaction. We offer wonderful service standards for all of your industrial needs and are very competitive in the domestic market as well!

Get in touch with us here at Style and Craft for more information about products and services relating to pavements, the lapa in your back garden, Corobrik, as well as for the finest paving ideas and designs. As paving experts, you can always count on us!

Plastic under the paving?

Plastic under the paving?

Don't be fooled by sales consultants telling you that you should put plastic sheets under the paving to prevent weeds and grass from growing through the paving.

This is a myth. For grass or seeds to develop and grow they need water, oxygen, the correct temperature and light. Paving an area and putting grouting between the bricks will eliminate all of the above, resulting in no growth of any plants from under your paving. A common example to prove my point is that if a pile of bricks or building material is left untouched on your grass for a long period of time the grass under the bricks and rubble will die.

What is however important to add here is that if bulbs are not removed these often can push through making your bricks bulge. This will happen with or without plastic. It is therefor important to ensure that your paver removes all visible roots and foliage before compacting.

Another good reason not to put plastic under your paving is that the plastic stops the water from draining through the paving. If the paving is laid on a steep gradient it is bound to move if laid on plastic.

Another good reason not to use plastic under the paving is that it badly effects particle interlocking in the bedding sand which as mentioned will result in the brick not being able to bed in the sand resulting in the bricks moving.

The only time Style & Craft Paving recommend using plastic sheeting is as a barrier between clay and a suitable material such as G7. Depending how bad your clay may be, we remove a layer of between 75 mm - 100 mm. We then compact the base and lay plastic sheeting before replacing the removed clay with a suitable sub base material. Style & Craft Paving have used this method with great results in the past, however without soil testing an engineers specifications the success of this can not be guaranteed. 

Clay and underground water are two enemies of successful paving, in fact it is impossible to successful pave on top of clay or a wet base without solving the problem first, like removing the clay or installing drains. This subject is for more in depth discussion at a later stage.