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A timeless finish
Rectangular pavers echo the home's brickwork and never look dated.
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Brick shape pavers
Brick shape pavers
The classic rectangular paver — clean, timeless and endlessly versatile. Brick shape pavers come in clay and cement, in warm and cool tones, and they suit everything from a heritage cottage to a modern home.
Free on-site quoteFixed written quotesWorkmanship guaranteed
Timeless lookSuits any era of home
Clay or cementBoth supplied & laid
Many patternsHerringbone, stretcher, basketweave
Overview
The paver that never dates
A brick-shape paver is exactly what it sounds like — a rectangular block roughly the proportions of a face brick. It's the most familiar, most versatile paver on the market, and the reason it never dates is that it echoes the brickwork of the house itself.
There are two families: cement (concrete) brick pavers, which are economical and come in the widest colour range, and clay brick pavers, which are fired like face brick and hold their colour beautifully for decades. We supply and lay both.
Laid in the right pattern on a proper base, brick-shape pavers work as well on a driveway as they do on a patio or path.
In detail
Clay, cement and how to lay them
The material and the pattern together decide the look and the strength.
Clay brick pavers
Fired clay pavers keep their colour permanently — they don't fade the way some pigments can — and develop a lovely, mellow character over time. They're the premium choice for a classic look and a favourite around heritage homes.
Cement brick pavers
Concrete brick pavers are strong, consistent and economical, and come in the broadest range of colours and finishes. For most driveways they're an excellent, hard-wearing choice.
Patterns that suit the job
Herringbone for driveways (the strongest interlock under vehicles), stretcher bond for a clean contemporary path or patio, and basketweave for a softer, traditional feel. We'll show you each against your home.
| Pattern | Best for | Feel |
|---|---|---|
| Herringbone | Driveways | Strong, structured |
| Stretcher bond | Paths & patios | Clean, modern |
| Basketweave | Patios & courtyards | Traditional, soft |
Guidance only. We confirm the right spec for your site at the free visit.
Benefits
Why people choose brick-shape pavers
Familiar, flexible and forgiving.
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Colour that lasts
Clay pavers in particular hold their tone for decades.
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Pattern flexibility
One paver, several very different looks depending on the bond.
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Repairable
Individual bricks lift out and swap in like any paver.
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Great value
Cement brick pavers deliver a premium look at a sensible price.
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Driveway-ready
In 60mm and herringbone, they carry vehicles with ease.
What's included
Every brick-paver install includes
From base to the final swept joint.
Free on-site quoteMeasured and priced in writing
Compacted sub-baseBuilt to suit the traffic
Edge restraintsSo the pattern stays tight
Supply of clay or cement paversYour chosen colour and material
Laying to your chosen patternHerringbone, stretcher or basketweave
Compaction, sand & clean-upA tidy, finished surface
Why us for this
The right brick, the right base
We'll be honest about clay versus cement for your budget and your look, and we lay both on the same properly-built base — because even the finest clay paver fails on poor groundwork.
Honest material adviceClay or cement, for your budget
Colour-matched to your homeSamples held against your brick
Correct pattern for the useHerringbone under vehicles
Proper base & edgesThe bit that makes it last
Our process
From sample to finished paving
A typical driveway runs three to five days.
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Pick clay or cement
We bring samples and talk through colour and cost.
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Prepare the base
Excavate and compact to suit the traffic.
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Lay the pattern
Herringbone, stretcher or basketweave, cut in neatly.
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Sand & finish
Compact, sweep in jointing sand, clean the site.
FAQs
Brick shape pavers questions
The things people ask us most about brick shape pavers.
Not listed here?
WhatsApp us a photo and we'll often give you a ballpark before we visit.
WhatsApp a photoWhat's the difference between clay and cement brick pavers?
Clay pavers are fired like face brick and keep their colour permanently with a mellow, natural character. Cement (concrete) pavers are more economical, extremely consistent and come in the widest colour range. Both are hard-wearing; we'll help you choose.
Are brick-shape pavers strong enough for a driveway?
Yes — in 60mm and laid in herringbone on a compacted base, they carry vehicles comfortably. For trucks or forklifts we'd step up to 80mm.
Which pattern should I choose?
Herringbone for driveways, stretcher bond for a modern path or patio, basketweave for a traditional courtyard. We'll show you each against your home.
Do clay pavers fade?
No — fired clay holds its colour far better than many pigmented products, which is a big part of their appeal.
How much do they cost?
Supplied and laid, most brick-paver projects fall in the R220–R500 per m² range depending on material, colour and site. Your quote is firm and itemised.
Related services
What else we can help with
Next step
Clay or cement? Let's match it to your home
Book a free site visit and we'll bring samples so you can choose with confidence.
Free site visits · Fixed written quotes · Paving across Johannesburg and the wider Gauteng
Contact
Speak to a paver, not a call centre
Tell us your suburb and what you'd like paved. We'll arrange a free site visit and a fixed written quote — no obligation.
- Phone
- 086 199 5093Answered by a human. 7am–5pm weekdays, 8am–1pm Saturdays.
- 083 640 0247Send a photo of the area and we'll often give you a ballpark first.
- Service area & hours
- Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand & the wider GautengMon–Fri 07:00–17:00 · Sat 08:00–13:00 · Sun closed