Do I need a permit to repave my driveway?

• <div><p>In most cases, you don’t need a permit to repave your driveway, although some exceptions exist. If you’re widening your driveway and plan on widening the apron as well, you’ll usually need a permit from the Department of Transportation in your area. This permit costs between <b>$50 and $300</b> in most cases. Most municipalities will also require a certified and insured contractor do the work relating to the apron and curb cut. You can contact your building department or ask your paving company if you need a permit. Your driveway professional will usually pull the permit for you.</p></div>

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Q: Can I use regular sand with pavers?

• <div><p>You can use regular sand as the base for your pavers and in between pavers to seal the joints. Many pros reach for polymeric sand, also known as all-purpose sand, because it has been sifted and washed to remove impurities. But you can easily level ground and fill gaps between pavers for a clean look using regular sand, sometimes at a lower cost. </p></div>

Q: Will pavers crack in a fire pit?

• <div><p>Pavers will crack in a fire pit if they are made of the wrong materials. Be sure to use kiln-fired brick paver stones when building your backyard fire pit. You can also purchase a fire pit project kit, which will sometimes come with fire-safe pavers, to help you avoid the guessing game of buying pavers separately.</p></div>

Q: Do I need a permit to repave my driveway?

• <div><p>In most cases, you don&rsquo;t need a permit to repave your driveway, although some exceptions exist. If you&rsquo;re widening your driveway and plan on widening the apron as well, you&rsquo;ll usually need a permit from the Department of Transportation in your area. This permit costs between <b>$50 and $300</b> in most cases. Most municipalities will also require a certified and insured contractor do the work relating to the apron and curb cut. You can contact your building department or ask your paving company if you need a permit. Your driveway professional will usually pull the permit for you.</p></div>

Q: What is an ideal driveway gradient?

• <div><p>An ideal driveway gradient is between 2% and 5%. Anything lower than 1% or higher than 15% can cause problems for your car or property. A driveway with less than a 1% slope increases your likelihood of flooding and water damage, while a driveway with a 15% grade or higher can be too steep for safe traveling.</p></div>

Q: What tool is best to cut pavers?

• <div><p>The best tool to cut pavers is a hammer and chisel. These tools are best for inexperienced DIYers, as they're affordable and don't require special skills. If you're comfortable using power tools, an angle grinder or a circular saw with a masonry cutting wheel will make quick work of your paver cutting project.</p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2024
At the start things went well with Xecutive Pools. The estimators showed up on time, spent a great deal of time on site and provided an on the spot estimate of the work. After multiple estimates, we were happy with the amount of time and detail these guys put into their estimate. We accepted...
Xecutive Pools
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Reviewed in July 2021
We worked with David. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. Extremely professional which is hard to find these days. We had a tree which our deck was built around by the previous owner. We got tired of walking around it. David and his crew not only cut the tree but he also coverd the...
Nely Landscaping Service
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Reviewed in December 2018
Our project was a small one, replace some Uniloc pavers that I removed to install a underground sump pump drain line. Adolfo came out and gave us a reasonable quote, we were open on a start date...Well the weather closed in, below normal cold, blizzard, more cold....That was until this past...
Brick Logik, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2014
My cedar deck's deterioration was getting to the point where I was no longer going to waste money on stain. My neighbor had gotten a price to do a brick paver patio from Arrowhead Brick Pavers. I called up, and made an appointment with Jim, one of the owners a year ago. Jim walked us through...
ARROWHEAD BRICK PAVERS
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Reviewed in September 2014
Excellent quality with strict attention to detail. The guys working on this were prompt, courteous, and treated my property like it was their own. No cigarette butts left on the lawn, no tearing apart of my lawn, and very precise attention to how my pavers were laid and what it looked like. ...
AZTECH LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in September 2013
I have been using Four Brothers Landscaping for three years now. They do everything related to landscaping! They installed my original sod and I paid roughly 1/2 what other providers were quoting. They have professionally installed paver patio for me and it looks fantastic! They prune my...
Four Brothers Landscaping
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Reviewed in April 2010
We stopped in to find out if they offered a landscape/hardscape design along with installation. It was very difficult to find someone that worked there to begin with. When I did see someone with an apron on, my wife and I approached her, and she noticed us approaching and walked away into the...
Schaefer Greenhouses Inc.
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