How much do paver driveways cost, and how do they hold up? Hopefully this article will tell you everything you need to know.
How much do paver driveways cost, and how do they hold up? Hopefully this article will tell you everything you need to know.
Paver patios and paver driveways have nearly the same installation process. The difference is that a paver patio requires a minimum of 4″ of compacted base material, and a driveway requires at least 9″ of compacted base, to handle the weight of cars and trucks.
For patios, we use 6″ of compacted base, and for driveways, we use a full 12″ of compacted base. We’ve done raised patios with as much as four feet of base underneath. You could drive a tank on those!
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We’d love it if you’d contact us for a free estimate. We can give you a rough idea of price over the phone if you know your square footages. You can use the following very general price guidelines:
Paver Driveways: No matter what size driveway or what paver you choose, it’s unlikely you’ll pay less than $12/Square Foot or more than $18/Square Foot. This price includes tearout, and 12″ of compacted base material under the pavers. For new construction homes, which have no driveway yet, it’s possible to get under $12/SF. Call for pricing.
We use huge, heavy compactors to prepare driveways. Be very careful if you get a really cheap driveway quote. There’s no way to skimp on any part of a driveway except the base and compaction – and that’s the most important part.
We provide you with a 2-year craftsmanship warranty. In the extremely rare case where a few pavers move, it will happen over the first winter. It’s an easy fix to remove them, add some base material, and replace them. Then you have a full second year of warranty so you can feel safe in your investment.
We’re here for you. Contact us for a free estimate!