Paver Contractors in Druid Hills North, NC

Pavers That Actually Stay Put

Professional paver installation with proper base preparation that prevents settling, shifting, and drainage headaches.

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Professional Paver Installation Services

What Good Paver Work Looks Like

You get pavers that look the same five years from now as they do the day we finish. No sunken spots where water pools after every rain. No wobbly stones that shift when you walk on them.

The difference is in the foundation work you can’t see. We excavate to proper depth, install the right base materials, and compact everything in lifts. Your pavers sit on a solid foundation that handles North Carolina’s clay soil and seasonal ground movement.

You end up with outdoor spaces that actually work. Driveways that don’t develop ruts. Patios where furniture sits level. Walkways that feel solid underfoot. The kind of installation that makes you glad you didn’t go with the lowest bidder.

Druid Hills North Paver Specialists

We Know What Works Here

Union Landscaping and Hardscape S Corp has been installing pavers in the Druid Hills North area for years. We understand how local soil conditions affect paver installations and what it takes to build something that lasts.

We’re licensed and insured in North Carolina. Our crews use professional equipment and follow proper installation procedures every time. We pull permits when required and make sure everything meets local codes.

You’re working with contractors who show up when scheduled, clean up after ourselves, and stand behind our work with real warranties.

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Paver Installation Process

How We Install Pavers Right

First, we mark utilities and pull any required permits. Then we excavate to the proper depth based on your soil conditions and intended use. For driveways, that means going deeper than patios or walkways.

Next comes base preparation. We install and compact aggregate base in lifts, not all at once. This creates the solid foundation your pavers need. We grade for proper drainage so water flows away from your home and doesn’t pool on the surface.

We install edge restraints to keep pavers from spreading over time. Then we lay pavers according to your chosen pattern, cut pieces to fit, and sweep polymeric sand into joints. Finally, we compact everything and clean up completely.

You get a detailed walkthrough of maintenance requirements and warranty information before we consider the job complete.

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What's Included in Every Project

Every paver installation includes proper excavation, base preparation, edge restraints, and professional installation. We handle utility marking, permits, and cleanup. You get a warranty on our workmanship.

We install driveways, patios, walkways, and commercial applications. Materials include concrete pavers, brick pavers, and natural stone. We work with interlocking systems and can create custom patterns or borders.

Drainage is built into every project. We grade bases properly and can install additional drainage systems when needed. In Druid Hills North’s clay soil conditions, proper drainage isn’t optional.

Our crews arrive with professional equipment including plate compactors, wet saws, and excavation tools. We don’t cut corners on equipment or materials because we know what happens when installations fail.

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How long do professionally installed pavers typically last?

Properly installed pavers can last 25-30 years or more with basic maintenance. The key is proper base preparation and installation techniques. Pavers themselves are extremely durable, but they’re only as good as the foundation underneath. When we excavate to the right depth, install proper base materials, and compact everything correctly, you get a surface that handles freeze-thaw cycles and ground movement without settling or shifting.
The main difference is base preparation. Cheaper contractors often skip steps like proper excavation depth, adequate base materials, or proper compaction. They might install pavers directly on sand or use inadequate edge restraints. We excavate to engineering standards, install the right amount of base material, compact in lifts, and use proper edge restraints. This prevents the settling, shifting, and drainage problems that show up months after installation with cut-rate work.
Drainage starts with proper base grading. We slope bases away from buildings and toward appropriate drainage areas. In areas with clay soil like Druid Hills North, we often install additional drainage systems underneath the base. Pavers themselves are permeable when installed with proper joint sand, allowing water to infiltrate rather than running off immediately. For problem areas, we can install French drains or other subsurface drainage solutions as part of the project.
Pavers need occasional cleaning, joint sand replenishment, and sealing every few years if desired. You’ll need to sweep polymeric sand into joints when it washes out over time. Power washing is fine but avoid using it directly on joint sand. Sealing isn’t required but helps with stain resistance and color retention. Most maintenance issues come from poor installation rather than the pavers themselves, which is why proper installation matters so much upfront.
It depends on the condition of the existing concrete. If it’s level, structurally sound, and has proper drainage, we can sometimes install pavers over it with appropriate base modifications. However, if the concrete has settling issues, cracks, or drainage problems, those issues will transfer to the pavers. In most cases, proper excavation and base preparation give better long-term results than trying to work around existing problem surfaces.
Most residential paver projects take 3-7 days depending on size and complexity. This includes excavation, base preparation, installation, and cleanup. Weather can affect timelines since we can’t compact base materials or install pavers in wet conditions. Larger commercial projects or installations requiring additional drainage work take longer. We provide realistic timelines upfront and keep you updated if weather or other factors cause delays. Rushing paver installation leads to problems later.