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System Pavers
4.1(
144
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Interlocking Pavers for Patios, Walks & Steps - Install

Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"System Pavers did a great job, had out-standing customer service, the job came out really nice and they were always here on time. The only thing I was not totally happy with is the price, it seemed really expensive to me at first. But when they actually did the job it took a whole week and everything came out great. It looks nice in both my front yard and backyard, and they offer a 25 year warranty! System Pavers is a large company, in business for a long time, has great customer service, the workers did an awesome job and I know if there are any problems in the future with the work, the company will still be around. I'll be able to actually reach someone, which the small private contractors cannot offer. I'm glad I went with System Pavers, I would do it again."
Backyard Transformation
Backyard Transformation
Backyard Transformation
Backyard Transformation
Backyard Transformation

+113

37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Vitoria Pavers Contractor Inc
5.0(
12
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Interlocking Pavers for Patios, Walks & Steps - Install

Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vitoria Pavers is one of the best contractors I’ve ever hired. Very professional crews put customers first, always set a high standard of the quality of the job. I’m very impressed by their attention to detail. Communication and price was great too. I will definitely hire them for future work."
Belgard Catalina grana Aspen color
The turf depot so natural 95 pet friendly turf
Belgard Anglia edger Victorian color
Walkways and Patios
Steps/firepits/outdoor kitchens

+198

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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M&J Prime Builders
5.0(
21
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Interlocking Pavers for Patios, Walks & Steps - Install

Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted M&J Prime Builders on a Sunday morning via an urgent request on Angi (Angie's List) to repair a leak in our backyard irrigation system. Javier contacted us immediately and arrived at our home in Concord with his business partner, Marcos, within 90 minutes. They were very attentive, professional, and accommodating, especially for our unexpected Sunday morning emergency. They not only repaired the leak but also addressed another issue that had arisen with our shutoff valve. Their estimate was very reasonable and accurate, and their work is top-notch. Javier is both a licensed contractor and a civil engineer. As a result, they offer a wide range of home improvement projects. I will be using their services again and highly recommend M&J Prime Builders"
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway

+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Paving Services questions, answered by experts

Paving is a part of hardscaping, so all paving is hardscaping, but not all hardscaping is paving. Paving involves laying down concrete or asphalt, while hardscaping can also include the use of paving stones, bricks, gravel, wood, and more. Hardscape features that involve paving are considered permanent and will increase your property taxes, while some other hardscaping features—like those involving bricks, gravel, and paving stones—will not affect property taxes. Paving also typically requires a permit, while hardscaping features considered temporary will not.

The layer of polymeric sand under the pavers plus the polymeric sand that gets swept into the joints between your pavers holds them in place in a few ways. For one, the gritty texture of the sand helps lock the pavers together. Polymeric sand also contains bonding agents that get activated by water. Polymeric sand will take between 24 and 48 hours to fully cure, so do not walk on your paver walkway before this time.

While water-related pressure caused by poor drainage is one common cause of paver cracking, other factors can include ground movement beneath pavers, heavy loads and wear and tear over the pavers, and climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles. In general, pavers should be resealed every three to five years to prevent cracking.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

You’ll first need to install a base underneath your pavers for extra stability and drainage. Otherwise, the pavers can sink into the ground, and you’ll have to reinstall them. Use a base gravel layer of 4 to 6 inches for walkways and 10 to 12 inches for driveways. Compact your gravel layer every 2 to 4 inches so it’s nice and solid. After you install your gravel base, apply a 1-inch layer of sand on top.

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