Paving in Centurion: Driveways, Patios and Pool Paving on Dolomite Ground
Paving in Centurion is planned around dolomite. The City of Tshwane's 2025 council report states that dolomite underlies about 450 km² of the metro, including most of Region 4, and names concentrated water ingress as the main cause of sinkholes.
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Paving Wiz Pretoria lays driveways, patios, tar and pool paving in Centurion with the falls and storm-water outlets agreed at the site visit. Services across the metro are listed under paving in Pretoria.
Dolomite in Centurion: What the City of Tshwane Reports
- Extent. Dolomite rock underlies about 450 km² of the City, affecting most of Region 4 and parts of Regions 3 and 6.
- Count. The 2025 report recorded 55 sinkholes in the City's jurisdiction, each in a different state of stability.
- Cause. The report cites South African research in SANS 1936-1:2012 reporting that 96% of recorded sinkholes and subsidences were man-induced, caused by ingress of water from leaking infrastructure, poor stormwater management or other sources, or by artificial lowering of the groundwater level. Its presentation names concentrated water ingress as the main cause.
- A Centurion case. The Clifton Avenue sinkhole in Lyttelton Manor, Region 4, emerged on 13 November 2022 during a period of unusually heavy rainfall.
What Dolomite Means for Paving and Stormwater
| Source | What it says | Paving step |
|---|---|---|
| City of Tshwane 2025 council report | In developed areas, sinkhole causes include leaking wet services, ponding water and inadequate stormwater drainage | Falls and storm-water outlet agreed at the site visit |
| DPW dolomite manual, Annex E, E.4.7 (D3 sites) | Apron slabs 75 mm thick, at least 1.5 m wide, cast at a slope of not less than 5% away from the external walls | Paving next to walls falls away from the building |
| DPW dolomite manual, Annex H, H.3.1 | Inspect paved areas after rainstorms; ponding water indicates an area of differential settlement | A puddle that returns after storms is reported, not ignored |
| DPW dolomite manual, Annex G | Class 7 high-risk zone: no residential development; parking areas with "All surfaces sealed" | Sealed surfaces lead water off, not into the ground |
| City of Tshwane 2025 council report | Concentrated water ingress is the main cause of sinkholes | Permeable paving and grass block only after a geotechnical view |
The apron rule sits in the national Department of Public Works' manual for consultants (PW344/2017) and applies to buildings designed under its D3 rules. It is shown here because it states the slope and width the Department uses next to walls on dolomite.
Paving Prices in Centurion
| Item | Figure | Guide and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete paving, Pretoria and Centurion | R250 – R410 per m² | Guide A, Nov 2025, inclusions not itemised |
| Concrete bevel or interlocking blocks | R250 – R350 per m² | Guide C, Feb 2026, installation included |
| Labour only | R100 – R200 per m² | Guide A, Nov 2025, standard installation labour in Gauteng |
| Tar, Pretoria residential | R90 – R160 per m² | Tar guide F, Jan 2026 |
| 36 m² double driveway, concrete blocks installed | R9,000 – R12,600 | Arithmetic on guide C |
Guide A: Pretoria-area cost guide, updated November 2025; guide C: Johannesburg and Pretoria guide, updated February 2026; tar guide F: Gauteng residential tar guide, updated January 2026.
Channel drains and extra falls on dolomite stands are quoted on the measured area. The calculator is under paving prices in Pretoria.
Paving Work in Centurion
| Job | Typical setting | Detail page |
|---|---|---|
| Driveways and parking bays | Townhouse complexes, estate homes | Driveway paving in Pretoria |
| Pool coping and surrounds | Family homes in Eldoraigne, Clubview, Irene | Pool coping |
| Tar driveways | Long and steep drives | Tar surfacing in Pretoria |
| Re-laying sunken bays | Older complexes | Driveway paving in Pretoria |
| Sidewalk crossings | Road reserve outside the stand; section 3(2)(i) wayleave work | Driveway paving in Pretoria |
Centurion Suburbs
Quotes cover Eldoraigne, Lyttelton, Lyttelton Manor, Clubview, Wierdapark, Doringkloof, Rooihuiskraal, Rooihuiskraal Noord, Kosmosdal, Irene, Zwartkop, Hennopspark, Highveld, Heuweloord, Olievenhoutbosch and Raslouw. Complex and estate rules are checked before a quote is finalised.
Paving in Midrand: City of Johannesburg, Not Tshwane
Midrand is not part of Tshwane. The City of Johannesburg's Region A page states that the region borders Centurion, part of the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, to the north, and that Midrand is the main focus area in its eastern part. The Tshwane by-laws quoted on this site are the City of Tshwane's, so a Midrand job is checked against City of Johannesburg requirements instead. Midrand paving is quoted on request through the same form.
Paving Wiz Pretoria: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Centurion on dolomite?
Yes, large parts of it. The City of Tshwane's 2025 council report states that dolomite underlies about 450 km² of the metro, affecting most of Region 4, where Centurion lies, and parts of Regions 3 and 6.
Why does water matter for paving on dolomite?
The City of Tshwane's 2025 report names concentrated water ingress as the main cause of sinkholes, including ponding water and inadequate stormwater drainage. It cites South African research in SANS 1936-1:2012 reporting that 96% of recorded sinkholes and subsidences were man-induced.
How much does paving cost in Centurion?
R250 to R410 per m² for concrete paving in Pretoria and Centurion, in a Pretoria cost guide updated in November 2025. A February 2026 Johannesburg and Pretoria guide lists concrete bevel or interlocking blocks at R250 to R350 per m² with installation included. Extra drainage on dolomite stands is quoted on a measured area.
What should I do about a puddle that keeps forming on my paving?
Report it. The Department of Public Works' dolomite manual (Annex H, H.3.1) states that ponding water on paved areas after rainstorms indicates an area of differential settlement.
Do you lay tar driveways in Centurion?
Yes. Hot-mix asphalt driveways are laid in Centurion, with the run-off led to the street or a drain. Pretoria tar runs R90 to R160 per m² in a January 2026 tar guide.
Is Midrand part of Tshwane?
No. Midrand is part of the City of Johannesburg's Region A, which borders Centurion to the north. A Midrand job is checked against City of Johannesburg requirements, not the Tshwane by-laws quoted on this site.