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Top-Rated Paving pros in Mills River - Updated Nov 2026

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Marcial Landscaping
4.9(
18
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Interlocking Pavers for Patios, Walks & Steps - Install

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We loved working with the Marcial team designing our lovely stone patio and new stairs. They both turned out amazing and our friends and family have also been wowed by the transformation to our outdoor space. I appreciated Guillermo's commitment to the details as well as constant communication to ensure they were creating exactly what we had envisioned. We are so excited to enjoy our outdoor space more! Thank you Marcial Landscaping!"
Stone Patio
Paver patio
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Stollenmaier Hardscape & Pond
4.8(
32
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Interlocking Pavers for Patios, Walks & Steps - Install

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project went really well. The price wasn't the cheapest, but wasn't the most expensive estimate I received. Using 8 tons of heavy steps, the crew laid a beautiful walk and steps from our driveway to the bottom of our yard. Then they installed a planting bed and mulched it all. They worked by hand on a hillside for over 3 days. It looks really great, and I know we will enjoy it for years."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Champions Landscaping, Tree and Cleanup Services
5.0(
8
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Interlocking Pavers for Patios, Walks & Steps - Install

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Champions Landscaping does an awesome job! They are very hard working, trustworthy, reliable, and delightful to work with. They have helped with many overwhelming projects over the years- huge cleanups, bush and tree removal, edging, laying mulch and river rock and more."
Landscaping Project
Walkway to house
Pavers for back yard upgrade
Lawn care
Lawn care

+30

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Paving Services FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

While paving a driveway is possible to do as a DIY project, we don’t recommend it. Hiring a driveway professional to pave it will ensure that your driveway looks neat and clean and lasts for years to come, and it will also prevent a weak driveway and, potentially, damage to your foundation. Paving a driveway requires heavy machinery, and while you can rent the equipment needed, operating it close to your garage slab or around your home’s foundation can crack it and lead to structural issues. 

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.

Generally speaking, tiles are for indoor use, while pavers are for outdoor use. The main difference between travertine tiles and pavers is their thickness. Tiles are around 1/2 inch thick, and pavers are 1 1/4 inches to 2 inches thick.

Pavers are more rugged and can handle different weather. The extra thickness on pavers also makes them ideal for high-traffic areas.

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