Paver Driveways
It is also the first thing anyone sees when they pull up to your house. A worn, stained, or cracked driveway can make the whole place look tired, and a good paver driveway does the opposite, which is why so many homeowners start their curb appeal projects here.
A Driveway Built to Carry Traffic and Weight
Pavers on a driveway need a deeper, well-compacted base, strong edge restraints, and pavers made to carry vehicle loads. The pattern matters too. We often use a herringbone layout on driveways because it locks together well against the sideways push of turning tires. The areas where cars turn and park work the surface hardest, so that is where we pay the most attention.If you are wondering whether a paver driveway can really handle a heavy truck or a delivery van, the answer is yes when it is built correctly. The base and the product are what carry the weight, not the look of the surface.
Choosing the Look of Your Driveway
You have more say in how a driveway looks than most people realize. Concrete pavers are the most common choice, and clay brick, natural stone, and porcelain are all options depending on the style of the house.- Borders. A border in a contrasting paver defines the edges and ties the driveway to the front walk.
- Shape. Widening the parking area or adding a turnaround is easy to build into the layout from the start.
- Color. Lighter and blended tones hide dust and tire marks better than a single dark color.
The Apron, the Slope, and the Parking Areas
The apron, where the driveway meets the street, takes the most wear, so it gets extra attention to base and edging. The surface is also pitched so rain runs off, away from the garage and the house, which prevents the puddles that so many older driveways collect.Think about how you use the space, too. If you park a boat, a trailer, or an extra car, the layout can include a wider pad or a second parking area, and a clean transition to the walkway, garage floor, and lawn keeps the edges from breaking down over time.
Tearing Out an Old Slab or Worn Asphalt
A cracked slab or worn asphalt does not have to be patched forever. We can remove an old concrete driveway and replace it with pavers, then match the walkway and entry so the front of the house looks planned instead of pieced together.In many older neighborhoods in Seminole, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg, the original driveway is a poured slab that has cracked from tree roots and shifting sandy soil. Newer homes in Land O Lakes and Trinity often come with plain builder-grade concrete that stains quickly. Pavers give both a way to upgrade, and because the surface is made of individual units, it flexes with the ground instead of splitting.