Paver Driveway Installation Snohomish County

Paver driveway costs: Concrete pavers: $10-20/sq ft, Brick pavers: $15-30/sq ft, Natural stone pavers: $25-50/sq ft. Standard two-car driveway (480 sq ft): Concrete pavers: $4,800-9,600, Brick pavers: $7,200-14,400, Natural stone: $12,000-24,000+. Includes: excavation, 6-8 inch gravel base, 1 inch sand bed, pavers, edge restraints, polymeric sand, compaction. Additional costs: complex patterns, decorative borders, permeable systems.

Paver driveway timeline: Day 1-2: Remove old driveway, excavation, Day 3-4: Install gravel base, compact in lifts, Day 5-6: Lay sand bed, install pavers, Day 7-8: Cut edges, install restraints, Day 9: Polymeric sand, compaction, cleanup. Total: 5-10 days depending on size and complexity. No curing needed – use immediately after completion. Weather dependent – rain delays paver installation.

Properly installed pavers don’t shift or settle: Our prevention methods: 6-8 inch compacted gravel base in 2-inch lifts, Edge restraints on all borders (concrete or plastic), Geotextile fabric under base, Proper drainage grading, Quality polymeric sand in joints. Common settling causes (we prevent): Inadequate base depth, Poor compaction, No edge restraints, Improper drainage. Our installations guaranteed against settling with 5-year warranty. Snohomish soil requires proper base.

Paver maintenance: ANNUAL: Sweep or blow off debris, Pressure wash if stained, Check for weeds in joints. EVERY 3-5 YEARS: Replace joint sand if depleted, Reseal pavers (optional – enhances color), Clean and resand joints. REPAIRS: Replace damaged individual pavers (easy!), Re-edge if restraints damaged, Re-level sunken areas if needed. WINTER: Safe for snow removal and de-icing salts, Won’t crack like concrete. Maintenance easier than concrete or asphalt. We provide care guide with installation.

Comparison for driveways: PAVERS: $10-30/sq ft, easy individual repairs, no cracking, better drainage, 25-50 year life, more design options, joints need occasional maintenance. STAMPED CONCRETE: $12-18/sq ft, lower cost, seamless surface, can crack over time, needs resealing, 20-30 year life, limited pattern selection. Best choice: Pavers for premium appearance, easy repairs, longest life, best drainage. Stamped concrete for lower cost, minimal maintenance, no joints. Both work well in Snohomish. Pavers offer best long-term value despite higher initial cost.