Brick Pavers
Brick paver driveways, built for coastal ground
A paver driveway is the first thing anyone sees of your home — and on the Emerald Coast it has to hold up to sandy soil, salt air, and afternoon downpours. We design and install driveways that stay level and drain properly, and we repair the ones that don't.
What's included
- Excavation and haul-off of the old surface
- Compacted, graded limestone base
- Geotextile fabric over sandy subgrade
- Concrete or paver edge restraint
- Drainage graded away from the house
- Polymeric sand joints, compacted twice
- Site cleanup and sod repair at the edges
- Final walkthrough with care instructions
How we price it
Free on-site estimate
Every driveway is quoted after a site visit. Two drives of the same square footage can price very differently, so we measure yours rather than quote from a table.
What moves the number
- Paver style, colour and size — the material spread is wide
- New construction versus tearing out an existing drive
- Demolition and haul-off of concrete, grass, shrubs or trees
- Slope, backfill and how much regrading the drainage needs
- Access for machinery, which decides how much is done by hand
Warranty
2 years on workmanship
Two-year workmanship warranty in writing, plus the manufacturer's one-year warranty on the pavers themselves.
How it works
From site visit to sealed joints
- 1Week 1
Site visit & measurements
We walk the site, check grades and drainage, and measure. Out-of-state owners can do this by video call.
- 2Week 1–2
Design & fixed quote
Layout, pattern, and border options with samples of the actual pavers — and one written price, not an estimate.
- 31–3 weeks lead
Materials & permitting
We order from Belgard, Tremron, or Pavestone and handle any county permitting and utility locates.
- 4Days 1–2
Excavation & base
Old surface out, geotextile down, limestone base compacted in lifts — the step that decides whether a driveway lasts.
- 5Days 2–4
Laying & cutting
Pavers set to your pattern with clean cuts at borders, aprons, and curves. Edge restraint locks the field in place.
- 6Final day
Sand, compact & walkthrough
Polymeric sand swept and compacted, site cleaned, and a walkthrough with you — in person or on video.
Materials & brands
We install Belgard, Tremron, and Pavestone concrete pavers, and clay brick where the architecture calls for it. You pick from physical samples at our Freeport location — colors read differently in coastal light than in a catalog.
Driveway-rated pavers only — 60 mm minimum thickness, laid over a compacted base sized for vehicle loads.
Pavers vs. the alternatives
| Brick pavers | Poured concrete | Asphalt | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repair | Lift and relay individual pavers | Cracks are permanent; patches show | Full-section patching |
| Sandy-soil movement | Flexes with the ground | Slabs crack as soil settles | Ruts and depressions |
| Drainage | Joints shed water; permeable options | Sheet runoff | Sheet runoff |
| Curb appeal at resale | Premium finish buyers notice | Neutral | Utility-grade |
Repair
- Brick pavers
- Lift and relay individual pavers
- Poured concrete
- Cracks are permanent; patches show
- Asphalt
- Full-section patching
Sandy-soil movement
- Brick pavers
- Flexes with the ground
- Poured concrete
- Slabs crack as soil settles
- Asphalt
- Ruts and depressions
Drainage
- Brick pavers
- Joints shed water; permeable options
- Poured concrete
- Sheet runoff
- Asphalt
- Sheet runoff
Curb appeal at resale
- Brick pavers
- Premium finish buyers notice
- Poured concrete
- Neutral
- Asphalt
- Utility-grade
Built for here
What coastal driveways are up against
Sandy, fast-draining soil
Coastal sand won't hold a base that was compacted once and forgotten. We compact in thin lifts over geotextile fabric so the base can't wash into the subgrade — the failure behind most sunken driveways we're called to repair.
Salt air & hard rain
Salt attacks cheap surface finishes, and summer storms move a lot of water fast. We spec salt-tolerant pavers and grade every driveway to carry runoff away from the slab and the house.
Walton & Okaloosa permitting
This is the one part of paver work that does get permitted. Okaloosa County requires a permit and approval for driveway apron and right-of-way work in Destin. Elsewhere a driveway rebuild generally does not need county sign-off — that threshold is for permanent structures — but HOA architectural review applies in most 30A communities. We handle the paperwork either way and confirm your address before quoting.
Paver driveway questions
How long does a paver driveway take to install?
Most residential driveways take three to five working days on site once materials arrive — excavation and base work first, then laying, cutting, and sanding. Weather and driveway size move that window.
Can you repair a driveway another contractor installed?
Yes — settled or sunken pavers are one of our most common calls. We lift the affected area, rebuild and re-compact the base, and relay the same pavers. Done right, the repair is invisible.
Will weeds grow between the pavers?
Not through a properly sanded joint. We use polymeric sand, which hardens against weeds and washout. Any growth you see later comes from seeds settling on top and is easily treated.
Do pavers hold up to salt air near the beach?
Yes. Concrete pavers are cured denser than poured slabs and shrug off salt exposure that spalls ordinary concrete. It's one reason they're the default surface in beachfront communities along 30A.
Can you match pavers to my pool deck or patio?
Usually. We identify the existing manufacturer and line, and if it's discontinued we'll propose the closest current match — with physical samples side by side before you decide.
Do I need to be there during the work?
No. Many of our clients are out-of-state owners. We send photo updates at each stage and do the final walkthrough by video call if you can't be on site.
Get a fixed quote on your driveway
Send photos of the existing surface and rough dimensions — we'll tell you honestly whether it's a rebuild or a repair.