What is the cost of natural stone pavers vs. porcelain pavers?

• <div><p>The cost depends on the type of natural stone. High-end stones can cost as much as porcelain, but it depends on the specific material. For example, the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-are-common-flagstone-prices.htm">cost of flagstone pavers</a> is typically <b>$2 to $6 per square foot</b>,<b> </b>which is much more budget-friendly than porcelain<b>. </b>Outdoor slate tile can cost as much as<b> $35 per square foot</b>,<b> </b>which is about the same as porcelain.</p></div>

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Q: What do you put under permeable pavers?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: Is it possible to pave over an existing driveway?

• <div><p>If your current driveway is full of potholes, cracks, and inconsistencies, it's best to remove your old driveway and start from scratch. That being said, concrete resurfacing and asphalt resurfacing are cost-effective options if the underlying structure is still strong enough to support your vehicle but just needs an extra layer to prolong its life.</p></div>

Q: How thick should sand be under pavers?

• <div><p>There should be a 1-inch thick layer of sand underneath your pavers in order to provide a proper base.</p></div>

Q: Is concrete cheaper than pavers?

• <div><p>On average, concrete costs less than pavers for the same project. Standard broom-finished concrete costs from <b>$2 to $15 per square foot</b>. Stamped concrete costs between <b>$8 to $28 per square foot</b>. On the other hand, pavers cost from $8 to $50 per square foot. For any of these materials, the cost depends on which concrete finish or paver you choose. Keep in mind that the layout complexity, amount of site preparation, and location factor into the cost, too.</p></div>

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Easy to work with and trustworthy to do what they say and what u agree on. Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in September 2023
Steven and the crew successfully removed two damaged 80 year old mature trees from our property fronting Buckeye Lake. There were many challenges with decking, docks and three houses close to the job site. A crane was used and the project was successful. It was a sad day for us in losing the...
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Reviewed in January 2023
He is a great communicator and finished the project on time and on budget. Would highly recommend.
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Reviewed in October 2022
It was excellent. Way above and beyond my expectation. He did the job fast and in a timely manner.
Pursley's Modern Painting
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We were extremely impressed by the high quality of service and low price with We Power Electric! John and his team went above and beyond our expectations by quickly identifying the issue and then creating the most cost effective plan to solve it for us. They were very forthright and honest about...
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Reviewed in March 2021
Steve was knowledgeable about carpentry and plumbing work. We needed basement stairs built and new piping from the sump pump to the outside yard. Steve did a wonderful job on both. Our new stairs are very stable and sturdy with hand rail and a good platform on the ground. Steve attached new...
Steve's Handyman Services
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Reviewed in May 2016
We used PODS for moving cross-country and needed professional packing and loading services. They provided an on-site estimate and came in within their estimate. The entire crew was terrific to work with - courteous, communicative, hard-working, efficient and effective. They packed the PODS...
Super Friends Moving LLC
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Reviewed in April 2015
They came out quickly, quoted the job on the spot and went above to meet our tight scheduling and time limit. They showed up when they said they would, completed the job quicker than they said and everything was cleaned up and returned as it was. We would recommend them and will use them again.
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Reviewed in December 2011
They sold me one remote clip on and one remote with keypad, and the one in my car. They programed those two and the one in my car. He was very good and the price was excellent.
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