Paver Walkways & Driveways
Durable, beautiful paver walkways and driveways that enhance your property's curb appeal while standing up to daily use and Florida weather.
Why Pavers Beat Poured Concrete
When you need a new driveway or walkway, you have choices. You could go with basic poured concrete or asphalt. But more homeowners in West Palm Beach choose pavers because they offer real advantages that justify the investment.
Pavers do not crack the way poured concrete does. Each individual paver can shift slightly with ground movement without causing damage. When concrete cracks, you face expensive repairs or complete replacement. With pavers, any damaged piece can be replaced individually without disturbing the rest of the installation.
The design flexibility of pavers lets you create custom looks that match your home's style. You can choose from dozens of colors, shapes, and patterns. Create borders, add accent colors, or incorporate curves that flow with your landscaping. Poured concrete gives you a plain gray slab that looks like every other driveway on the block.
Pavers also handle our Florida weather better than concrete. The joints between pavers allow water to drain through the surface instead of pooling. This reduces puddling and the slippery conditions that concrete develops when wet. The permeable drainage also helps prevent erosion and reduces runoff that overwhelms storm drains during heavy rain.
Our masonry team installs paver driveways and walkways that look great from day one and stay beautiful for decades. We use proper installation techniques that prevent the settling and edge failure that plague DIY paver projects.
Choosing the Right Pavers for Your Project
Not all pavers are created equal. The type you choose affects durability, appearance, and price. Let us help you understand your options.
Concrete Pavers
Concrete pavers dominate the market because they offer great value and design flexibility. Modern concrete pavers come in every color you can imagine, from soft earth tones to bold charcoals and reds. They can mimic the look of natural stone or brick at a fraction of the cost. Quality concrete pavers carry compressive strength ratings that exceed requirements for residential driveways. They resist fading, staining, and wear from vehicle traffic.
Clay Brick Pavers
Clay brick pavers give you a classic, timeless appearance that works with traditional home styles. The color goes all the way through the brick, so wear and fading are never concerns. Brick pavers cost more than concrete but last just as long. They work beautifully for walkways and patios, though we typically recommend concrete pavers for driveways due to better availability and lower cost.
Natural Stone Pavers
Natural stone pavers create a high-end look that concrete cannot replicate. Options include bluestone, flagstone, granite, and travertine. Each stone has unique color variations and surface textures. Natural stone costs significantly more than concrete pavers and requires more maintenance to keep looking its best. We recommend stone pavers for walkways and patios where appearance takes priority over budget.
Making Your Selection
We bring samples to your property so you can see how colors look in your actual lighting. We discuss the traffic your driveway or walkway will handle and recommend appropriate paver types. Our goal is to match you with pavers that fit your budget while delivering the performance and appearance you want.
Professional Installation That Lasts
The difference between a paver installation that lasts twenty-five years and one that fails in five years comes down to proper base preparation and attention to detail. We do not cut corners on the steps that matter most.
Our installation process for walkways and driveways:
- Excavation:We dig to proper depth and remove all organic material that could settle
- Grading:We establish correct slopes for water drainage away from structures
- Base Material:We install and compact multiple layers of crushed stone base
- Edge Restraints:We install concrete or plastic edge restraints that prevent paver spreading
- Bedding Sand:We spread and screed a one-inch layer of sand for final leveling
- Paver Installation:We lay pavers in your chosen pattern with consistent joint spacing
- Joint Sand:We sweep polymeric sand into joints and activate it to lock pavers together
- Compaction:We run a plate compactor over the surface to set pavers firmly
For driveways, we increase the base thickness to handle vehicle weight. We also ensure proper connection to your garage floor and street with transition details that prevent settling at these critical areas. Our driveway installations meet or exceed industry standards for base depth and compaction.
Walkway installations follow similar steps but can use thinner base layers since they do not carry vehicle traffic. We pay special attention to creating smooth, safe walking surfaces with proper drainage. We can also integrate lighting, decorative borders, and curves that make your walkway a standout feature of your landscaping. Most residential projects take three to seven days from start to finish. Learn more about our custom paver installation services throughout West Palm Beach.