Driveways
Driveways in poured concrete or interlocking pavers.
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CSLB License #1161881 · Escondido, CA
Paver Installation
Interlocking pavers set over a compacted base for patios, walkways, driveways and pool decks.
CSLB License #1161881 · Bonded · Based in Escondido, CA
The service
Built from the base up.
A paver surface is made of individual units laid tight in a pattern and locked together by joint sand and a restraint along the edges. What you see on top depends on what is underneath: a dug-out area, a compacted base and an even bedding layer.
Because each paver is its own piece, a paver surface can be laid in patterns and borders, and a section can be lifted and reset later if it ever needs repair.
Where it is used
Paver patios
An outdoor floor for seating and dining areas.
Walkways and paths
Routes to the front door, the side yard or the garden.
Paver driveways
A driveway surface built on a base prepared for vehicle weight.
Pool decks
The paved area around a pool.
Pattern guide
Pick a pattern.
The pattern sets how the surface looks and how the pieces lock together. These are common layouts. Tap one to see it laid out.
Herringbone
Pavers set in a zigzag of right angles. The interlock helps resist shifting, which is why it is a common pick for driveways.
Planning
What shapes the project.
No two sites are the same. These are the things we look at when we walk yours, and the ones that change how the paver installation work is planned.
- Size and shape
- Curves, angles and cutouts mean more pavers cut to fit along the edges than a simple rectangle.
- The pattern
- Diagonal and herringbone layouts take more cutting at the borders than running bond or stack bond.
- What it carries
- A patio for chairs and a grill and a driveway for cars call for different base preparation.
- Slope and drainage
- The surface is graded so water runs off it and away from the house.
- What is there now
- Old concrete, old pavers or lawn has to come out before excavation starts.
- Access
- How materials and equipment reach the area, such as gate width or a back yard with no side access.
Before we come out
Nothing here is required. A few of these help us understand the job before we arrive.
- A rough size of the area. Pacing it out is fine.
- A few photos of the space from different angles.
- Patterns or colors you like. Screenshots welcome.
- What will sit or drive on it: furniture, a grill, cars.
- Where water goes now when it rains.
- How to reach the area: gate widths, side yard access.
Photos and questions can go straight to (760) 500-8142 by call or text.
What's involved
How the work goes.
Every site is different. This is the general order of the work, and we go over the specifics for your project at the site visit.
Step 1: Layout and excavation
The area is marked out, then dug down to make room for the base and bedding under the finished surface.
Step 2: Base
A gravel base is placed and compacted in layers and graded so water runs off the surface.
Step 3: Bedding and laying
A bedding layer is screeded smooth, then the pavers are laid in the chosen pattern and cut to fit at the edges.
Step 4: Edges and joints
An edge restraint holds the field in place, joint sand fills the gaps and the surface is compacted to lock it together.
Paver Installation questions
What is the difference between pavers and poured concrete?
Pavers are individual units laid over a compacted base and a bedding layer, with sand in the joints. Poured concrete is placed in forms and sets as one continuous slab. Both are used for patios, walkways and driveways, and we can talk through which one fits your project.
Can pavers be used for a driveway?
Yes. Pavers are used for driveways as well as patios and walkways. The difference is underneath: a driveway needs a base prepared for the weight of vehicles.
Why does the base matter so much?
The pavers only sit as flat as the ground under them. A properly compacted base spreads the load and helps keep the surface from settling unevenly.
How do I get an estimate?
Call or text (760) 500-8142, or send a request through the estimate form. Tell us what you have in mind.
Estimate
Start with a site visit.
Tell us what you have in mind. Prefer to talk? Call or text (760) 500-8142.
Request an estimate
Tell us about the project.