"From start to finish John Cooper paving did a top notch job, very professional.can’t say enough about the guys who did the job, helpful and friendly, i highly recommend this company when you need their service, you won’t be sorry you did"
"FANTASTIC!!! Leo and his crew did such a wonderful job on our patio. Leo is very responsive and knew exactly what needed to be done. His guys are very hard workers. Highly recommend them for your landscaping or hardscape needs."
"Bernie and his team did an extensive project (walls, pavers, trees and bushes) in the front of our home. All the work and service was of the highest quality. The end result is exactly as we wanted. The team was great in coordinating with other providers (sprinklers, lighting). Absolute highest recommendation. We will be hiring them again to do our back yard."
"Chris did an excellent job on he Patio install. He was prompted , communicated well, did what he said he was going to do, cleaned up yard great, brought in good quality dirt to repair lawn damage that was talked about in advance and gave as a very fair price."
"David from the De'Angele Landscape & Construction Company gave excellent service at a reasonable price, just as I had wanted. I opted for their weekly clean-up and maintenance services. I moved into my new house in Rockland which had a proper front yard. My new landscaping was created by David with proper design services and gave my home an elevated and elegant appeal. I highly recommend their services to everyone."
"Exceptional from start to finish. Andrew built a beautiful patio. He is extremely responsive, professional and knowledgeable. The patio installed was 20'x40'. Andrew was attentive to each detail. He provided guidance and ideas which truly brought the end product to exceed all expectations. My patio is now the envy of the neighborhood ! Andrew took care to ensure excellence from set up to finish, leaving my yard in an immaculate condition. His communication is exceptional. He is very easy to work with. His vision for the patio coupled with the excellence in service and craftsmanship truly exceeded all expectations. I highly recommend his service, you will not be disappointed !"
"We had our driveway replaced, and the bid was very competitive with others. They fit us in the schedule and began work on the scheduled date. The team was very through and responded quickly to any questions or issues that arose. The completed job looked great. Our project was handled very professionally and with a goal to make sure we were happy with the finished product. They were great to work with."
The recommended minimum amount for a paver base is 4 inches. From there, it depends on the kind of traffic the pavers will see and the current soil conditions. Two inches of paver base won’t create the amount of stability and support that pavers need to remain securely in place over time.
Yes, but it's best to kill off the grass with solarization and remove the dead plant matter before laying down the pavers. This helps limit the chance of your pavers shifting as the dead plant matter decomposes.
It is possible to DIY complete hardscaping projects, but in most cases, hiring a professional is best to get the job done correctly. Hardscaping—including installing patios, decks, retaining walls, walkways, and water features—is challenging and time-consuming, so the money you spend on a professional is typically worth it. Not only will the quality be better, but you could avoid problems that come along with a lack of hardscaping experience, like drainage issues that can lead to costly foundation damage and leaks in your home.
An asphalt driveway should be at least 3 inches thick over a compacted gravel base. Areas with poor drainage should have a thicker stone base. To install a new asphalt driveway over an existing driveway, the new asphalt should be at least 2 inches thick and the existing driveway should be in relatively good condition.
If you're designing a new patio in an area with poor drainage, permeable pavers made from porous materials may help prevent water issues. Most permeable pavers feature a gravel-only aggregate base instead of a concrete base to allow water to flow through instead of getting trapped. While beneficial in some cases, permeable pavers come with higher initial costs and greater load-bearing limitations compared to traditional pavers.
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