Pavers that snap into place and stay there.
Interlocking concrete and stone pavers for driveways, patios, and walkways — installed on a properly compacted base so they stay flat and tight for decades.
Pavers only look as good as the base beneath them. We over-build the subgrade, screed a true bedding layer, and lock the field in with proper edge restraint and polymeric sand — the way it's supposed to be done.
- Driveway-rated paver systems
- Patios, walkways, and pool decks
- Permeable paver options
- Custom borders and inlays
- Engineered base & edge restraint
- Polymeric sand joint stabilization
Built on the right base.
A paver job done right is invisible — joints stay tight, edges stay straight, no sinking or weeds. We don't cut corners on the part you can't see.
- Excavation to proper depth for the application
- Compacted Class II base in lifts
- Bedding sand screeded to a true plane
- Polymeric sand and sealer to finish
Paver materials we install
We work with concrete pavers, natural clay brick, travertine, porcelain, and natural stone — sourcing from Belgard, Calstone, Acker-Stone, and Pacific Interlock for projects across Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Danville, and Alamo. Each material brings a different look, price point, and durability profile, and we'll walk you through samples on-site so you can see how each one reads next to your home's stucco, siding, or trim before you commit.
- Concrete pavers — classic, modular, budget-friendly
- Clay brick — warm, traditional, ages beautifully
- Travertine & natural stone — premium, cool underfoot
- Large-format porcelain — modern, stain-resistant, low-maintenance
- Permeable pavers for driveways and water-conscious yards
Why pavers outperform poured slabs
Unlike a monolithic concrete slab, pavers flex with the East Bay's clay soils. If a single unit ever shifts, we lift it, re-level the base, and reset it — no saw-cutting, no patching, no color mismatch. That modularity is why most Contra Costa homeowners who replace a cracked concrete patio choose pavers the second time around.
- Individual units can be lifted and reset
- No expansion-joint lines breaking up the design
- Hundreds of color, shape, and pattern combinations
- Engineered base handles vehicle and freeze-thaw loads
- Lifetime structural warranties from major manufacturers
Long-term care and maintenance
A properly installed paver surface needs very little. Plan on a rinse with a garden hose every few months, a top-up of polymeric joint sand every 3–5 years, and a fresh coat of penetrating sealer roughly every 5 years to lock in color and resist oil, wine, and BBQ stains. We leave clients with extra pavers from the original pallet so any future repair is an exact color match.
- Sweep and rinse — no power-washing required
- Re-sand joints every 3–5 years
- Reseal every 5 years for color and stain protection
- Spot-replace damaged units in under an hour
Driveway, patio, walkway & pool deck use
We design driveways with thicker pavers and a deeper base to handle daily vehicle loads, patios with comfort-graded surfaces underfoot, walkways with bull-nosed edges, and pool decks with slip-rated finishes that stay cool in afternoon sun. The base spec and edge restraint quietly change for each application — but the surface looks like one cohesive material.
- Driveways — 80mm pavers on engineered base
- Patios & courtyards — 60mm pavers, tight joints
- Walkways — defined borders, ADA-friendly transitions
- Pool decks — slip-rated, cool-touch surfaces
Built right, from base to seal.
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Site visit & design
We walk the property, measure, talk through how you actually use the space, and pull paver samples that fit your home and budget. You leave the meeting with a written estimate and a clear material recommendation.
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Excavation & base prep
We excavate to the right depth for the application, install a geotextile fabric where soils require it, then build a compacted Class II base in 2-inch lifts — the part of the job no one ever sees but everything depends on.
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Sand bed & laying pattern
Bedding sand is screeded to a true plane. Pavers are laid in the approved pattern with consistent joint widths and crisp 90-degree borders against permanent edges.
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Cuts, edge restraint & compaction
Perimeter cuts are made with a wet saw for a clean finish. We install rigid edge restraint with 10-inch spikes, then plate-compact the entire surface to lock the field.
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Polymeric sand & seal
Joints are filled with polymeric sand, activated, and cured. Where requested, we apply a penetrating sealer to deepen color and protect against stains.
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Walkthrough & warranty
We clean the site, walk the finished surface with you, and leave you with leftover pavers, care instructions, and a written warranty on workmanship.
From narrow Lafayette side yards to sweeping Alamo motor courts, we've installed pavers across every kind of Contra Costa County property — and we engineer each base for the specific soils, slope, and use you're dealing with.
Pavers, answered.
Real answers to what Contra Costa County homeowners ask us most.
Pavers vs. stamped concrete — which is better for a Walnut Creek driveway?+
Pavers cost more up front (typically $22–$32/sq ft installed vs. $14–$22 for stamped concrete) but individual units can be lifted and reset, they won't crack across the field, and they let water permeate when spec'd that way. Stamped concrete is a faster, lower-cost install with fewer joints to maintain.
How long do paver patios and driveways last?+
A properly installed paver system — compacted Class II base, screeded bedding sand, polymeric joint sand, and edge restraint — easily lasts 30+ years. Most paver manufacturers offer a lifetime warranty on the units themselves.
Will weeds grow between my pavers?+
Polymeric joint sand hardens between the pavers and resists weed germination and ant tunneling for years. Occasional touch-up after pressure washing keeps joints tight. Skipping polymeric sand is the single biggest mistake on DIY paver jobs.
Can I get permeable pavers in Contra Costa County?+
Yes. Permeable interlocking concrete pavers (PICP) let stormwater drain through the joints into an open-graded base, reducing runoff and often qualifying for stormwater credits. Great for driveways in Walnut Creek and Lafayette where lot drainage matters.
Can pavers be installed over an existing concrete slab?+
Sometimes — if the slab is structurally sound, properly sloped, and edge restraint can be added. Often it's cleaner and longer-lasting to remove the slab, prep a proper aggregate base, and install pavers the standard way.
How long does a paver patio or driveway installation take?+
A 300–500 sq ft patio typically takes 4–7 working days. A full driveway tear-out, base prep, and paver install usually runs 1.5–2 weeks. We sequence demo and base work so most of the dust and noise is finished in the first half of the job.
"We had a lot of work done on our brand new house — stamped concrete, a rock wall, pavers, trees, sod, lighting, sprinklers and plants. Ken and Angie went above and beyond at all times. We LOVE the end result and will enjoy their work for years to come."
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