Paver Repairs

“Paver Repairs are more often a result of improper installation then of the quality of the paver itself”

Pavers themselves are a durable and reliable hardscape surface for all types of outdoor living surfaces such as patios, driveways, pool decks, lanais, walkways and more. Paver surfaces can last for 25 years or more when installed and maintained properly.

When issues show themselves in your paver hardscapes it is more often then not a result of improper installation or workmanship practices. Pavers as with any hardscape option including concrete require proper base preparation to avoid failure and repairs in the future.

Below we will review a few of the more common paver repair services we offer and why they happen and what can be done to address them.

Paver Driveway Repairs

Paver driveways are the upgraded choice for most homeowners in Florida. Considered to have more visual appeal and texture while being strong and durable makes pavers a great choice. Sadly installation techniques vary and not all driveways are installed properly.

Sinking Pavers: cause is poor base prep or inadequate drainage etc.
Shifting Pavers: cause is edge restraint failure or poor base prep. (more info on this page below)

Most often we can repair problems in the driveway without replacing it entirely but occasionally we have need to completely re-install. Poor drainage can play a critical role in some cases and will cause sinking over time if not addressed.

Typically paver ruts are caused where cars drive in and out of the garage are a result of improper base preparation but this can be fixed as well.

Sinking Pavers: cause is poor base prep or inadequate drainage etc.
Shifting Pavers: cause is edge restraint failure or poor base prep. (more info on this page below)

Typically paver ruts are caused where cars drive in and out of the garage are a result of improper base preparation but this can be fixed as well.

Pool Deck Repairs

If you see pavers sinking in your pool deck, it is typically just a small symptom of the extensive underlying issues.

We are asked nearly every-time we are called out for an on-site assessment if pool deck pavers sinking is common. Sadly yes it is common and not because of the pavers themselves but because of the process that the pool was back filled.

Learn more about pool deck paver repair in blog post we wrote covering this topic in detail. Paver Pool Deck Repair

Shifting Pavers

If your pavers are shifting and the gaps are widening it is most often a result of poor quality edge restraint and or improper base preparation.

The sooner you address the issue the less extensive and costly it will be to repair. Most often we will need to remove all the affected pavers and regrade the area. Once the pavers are re-installed we can install proper edge restraint, sand and wash.

Sinking Pavers

Sinking pavers are usually a result of improper compaction or organic material left in the grade and as it decomposes over time the area begins to sink.

When paver additions are installed many times there are bushes, plants or trees that are removed and it is critical that complete extraction is completed and hole is filled and compacted in layers to avoid future issues.

We talk a lot about base prep but it really is the critical foundation of paver installations. Be sure to have your paver work excavated properly and the appropriate base preparation done for the project. Driveways require different base preparation then walkways and patios most often.

Below are a some examples of paver repairs we have made to give you some perspective. We welcome questions and want you to understand what it is that needs to be done and the process involved.

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