What can we pave for you in Algarrobo?
In short: anything outdoors that people walk or drive on, laid in block paving, natural stone or clay pavers. Algarrobo sits in the Axarquía and is one of the municipalities on the Málaga coastline, so the requests we expect range from a small entrance in front of a townhouse to the surroundings of a detached house with a garden and a parking space.
The job is usually one of two things. Either the ground has never been paved and needs a proper base before any pavers go down, or there is an old surface – cracked concrete, loose slabs, mismatched tiles – that has to come up first. Both are core work for this website; we explain the options for each on our pages on concrete block paving and on lifting and replacing old paving.
How does the work run if you are not in Algarrobo?
Many owners on this stretch of coast spend part of the year in another country. That is not an obstacle: the first steps can all happen at a distance, and you only need to be reachable by phone, WhatsApp or email in English while the work is planned.
- You send photos of the area, a rough sketch or the approximate square metres, and say what you would like it to look like.
- We reply with questions about access, existing drainage points and anything under the surface you know about, such as pipes or a septic tank.
- We arrange a site visit with you or with someone you trust, such as a neighbour or a property manager, to confirm levels and measurements.
- You receive a written quote that lists each stage: lifting, base, kerbs, bedding, pavers and waste removal.
- During the job you get photo updates, and at the end a set of pictures of the finished surface.
Which material suits a property in Algarrobo?
The right material depends on use rather than location. A driveway that takes a car daily needs a paver and a base sized for vehicles; a garden path or a seating area can be more decorative. Concrete blocks give the widest choice of formats and colours, natural stone setts and slabs give a traditional look, and clay pavers keep their colour through the whole body of the piece.
If your house has an older Andalusian style, a mix of stone and clay can sit well beside whitewashed walls, but that is a design preference, not a rule. Our comparison of paving materials sets the options side by side, including the European standards each product type must meet.
What about the paperwork and the cost?
Private outdoor paving is often handled under a responsible declaration (declaración responsable) to the town hall, but the exact route for your job in Algarrobo has to be checked in the current municipal ordinance, ideally before a start date is agreed. If you live in a community of owners, common areas also need the agreement of the owners' meeting. Our guide to permits and rules explains both.
Price depends on the square metres, access for machinery and lorries, the state of what is there now, how much needs lifting, the falls needed for rainwater and the material you choose. We do not publish figures on this site; reference prices and a calculator live on our sister site, with turnkey block paving prices as the starting point. For the wider area, see our Axarquía area page.
Are other surface services available in Algarrobo?
Yes. All six websites in this network are run by the same self-employed contractor, based in Marbella. If your terrace or pool surround is the main concern, the team's terraces site has a page for terraces and pool areas in Algarrobo. If the surface is sound but faded or stained, renovating the existing paving in Algarrobo may be cheaper than replacing it. Send us a photo and the approximate m² – free, no-obligation quote: get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work in Algarrobo or only on the western Costa del Sol?
We cover the whole province of Málaga from our base in Marbella, and Algarrobo in the Axarquía is part of that area. Travel is planned into the job when we schedule the site visit and the works, so the location does not change the way we quote.
Can I get a quote for paving in Algarrobo while I am abroad?
Yes. Send photos, a rough plan or the approximate square metres and a short description of what you want. We come back with questions and a first estimate, and a site visit with you or a trusted contact confirms the measurements before the final written quote.
Is it better to pave over the old concrete or lift it?
It depends on its condition. Cracked, hollow or badly sloped concrete is usually lifted, because new pavers copy the faults of whatever is beneath them. Sound concrete with correct falls can sometimes stay as a base, which we decide only after seeing it on site.
Which paving works best for a driveway in Algarrobo?
For a car, concrete block paving on a compacted granular base is the usual choice, with kerbs holding the edges so the blocks cannot creep sideways. Thickness and format are chosen for the traffic, and natural stone or clay can also work when the base is designed for it.
Will the new paving stop water pooling at my door?
Puddles at a threshold almost always come from missing or reversed falls. When we rebuild the surface we set gradients that lead rainwater away from the house towards a drain, channel or garden area, and we check them with a level before the pavers are laid.
Do I need permission from the town hall in Algarrobo?
Minor private works are often covered by a responsible declaration under Andalusian law, but the procedure for a particular paving job is set by Algarrobo's current ordinance, which the town hall can confirm. Work on the public pavement or a dropped kerb needs separate authorisation.
What happens to the old slabs and rubble?
Lifted concrete, tiles and soil are construction and demolition waste. We load them and take them to an authorised waste facility, and the cost of removal appears as its own line in the quote so you can see what you are paying for.
Can you match paving that already exists elsewhere on my plot?
We can look for a similar format and colour, but an exact match with older pavers is rarely possible because tones change between production batches and with years of sun. Sometimes a contrasting border makes the join between old and new look intentional.
Do you speak English during the job?
Yes. Questions, the quote and progress updates can all be handled in English by WhatsApp or email, and we send photos at the key stages so you can follow the work from wherever you are.
My pavers have sunk in one spot. Is that a job for this site?
A sunken patch is a repair rather than a new surface. Our sister site for sunken paver repairs deals with lifting the affected area, correcting the base and relaying the same blocks, which is often far less work than repaving everything.