Pavers & Hardscape
Paver driveways and patios that stay level
Pavers fail the same way turf does: from underneath. Settling, waves and separated joints come from a thin base, no compaction or a missing edge restraint — not from the pavers themselves.
We build the base to the load the surface will carry. A driveway that parks two cars is not a garden path, and it shouldn't be built like one.
Typical timeline
A patio or walkway usually runs three to five days; a full driveway five to eight, more when existing concrete has to be demolished and hauled off.
Licensed: CSLB License #1088081
Class B — General Building Contractor
What's included
The scope, in plain terms
Design and layout
Paver style, pattern, color blend and border laid out against the house and existing hardscape before anything is ordered.
Excavation and base
Excavation to the depth the use requires, geotextile fabric where soils call for it, and compacted aggregate base in lifts.
Driveways
Deeper base sections and thicker paver units for vehicle loads, with the approach and garage transition detailed correctly.
Patios and walkways
Outdoor living areas, side yards, pool surrounds and entry paths, with slope carried away from the foundation.
Edges and joints
Concrete or polymer edge restraint at every free edge, plate compaction, and polymeric joint sand to lock the field and slow weeds.
Walls and steps
Seat walls, low retaining walls, planters and steps built from matching block and capped to finish the space.
Questions
What homeowners ask about pavers & hardscape
Pavers or poured concrete?+
Concrete is cheaper up front and cracks in straight lines. Pavers cost more, flex with ground movement, and can be lifted and reset in one spot instead of replacing a whole slab.
Will weeds grow between them?+
Polymeric sand and a clean base dramatically reduce it, but no joint stays perfect forever. A sweep and an occasional top-up of joint sand is the maintenance.
Can you pave over my existing concrete?+
Sometimes, if the slab is sound and the added height doesn't create a threshold or drainage problem. When the slab is cracked or moving, overlaying it just moves the problem up two inches.
We work in Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Tarzana, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Studio City and the surrounding communities. See the full service area.
Other services
Energy Efficient Roofing
Roof replacement and repair with cool-rated shingles, tile and flat systems, flashed and ventilated correctly.
Exterior Painting
Stucco, siding and trim prepared properly and coated with weather-resistant paint that holds its color.
Artificial Turf
Synthetic lawns installed over a proper drainage base — green year-round with no watering or mowing.
Rain Gutters
Seamless gutters and downspouts sized and sloped to move roof water away from your foundation.
Kitchen Remodeling
Full gut-and-rebuild kitchens: layout changes, custom cabinetry, slab counters and lighting.
Bathroom Remodeling
Primary suites and guest baths: real waterproofing, curbless showers, stone and vanity millwork.
Tell us about your project.
Send us the room, the rough scope and a few photos. We'll come out, measure, and give you a written estimate you can actually compare.