Body Corporate Paving and Garden Maintenance in Cape Town: Scope, Costs and Contracts
How Cape Town trustees and managing agents should scope, cost and contract grounds and paving maintenance for a sectional title scheme — including what belongs in the reserve fund.
Paving on West Coast Sand: Parklands, Sunningdale, Big Bay and Melkbosstrand
Paving on the West Coast fails because of the sand underneath, not the bricks on top. Here is the base build-up, edge restraint, salt-air detailing and real costs for Parklands, Sunningdale, Big Bay and Melkbosstrand.
Pool Paving in Constantia and the Southern Suburbs: Coping, Non-Slip and Materials That Last
What actually lasts around a Southern Suburbs pool: coping profiles that shed water, R11-rated non-slip surfaces for shaded decks, drainage for heavy winter rain, and honest installed costs.
Artificial Lawn Installation in Durbanville, Bellville and Brackenfell: What It Costs Installed
Installed artificial lawn in the Northern Suburbs runs R350 to R650 per m2 in 2026. Here is what drives that range, and why Durbanville clay changes the base spec.
Paving and Landscaping in Durbanville: Clay Soil, Estates and What Local Homes Need
What paving and landscaping in Durbanville actually requires: building for clay soil that swells and shrinks, draining sloped stands before winter, working within estate architectural rules, and realistic local costs.
Why Two Paving Quotes Can Differ by R20,000: A Line-by-Line Breakdown
Three quotes for the same driveway, R20,000 apart. The gap is almost always underground – base depth, compaction, edge restraints and drainage. Here is how to read each line.
Cape Town Suburb Guide: Paving and Landscaping Choices That Suit Your Area
A practical suburb-by-suburb guide to paving and landscaping choices that suit your area of Cape Town — Constantia to the Winelands, with real recommendations from Green Fix.