Step 1: Select Your Style
Together we will choose a style that complements your home without overwhelming its architecture. The goal is to enhance the existing design while incorporating your personal preferences.
Driveways, patios, walkways, and entrances can all be designed to support heavy vehicles and regular pedestrian traffic.
Step 2: Excavation
Preparation is the most important step for a long-lasting installation. If you have ever seen pavers that are sinking, shifting, or raised, it is usually because the base was not properly prepared.
Our experienced team excavates the area to the proper depth and installs a strong base using several tons of ¾" crushed stone (Granular A). The gravel base is compacted multiple times to create a stable sub-base for the interlocking pavers.
Step 3: Compaction
Once the base layer is compacted, stone aggregate screenings or sand are spread evenly across the surface. This process is known as screening, and it creates the level surface required to lay the pavers.
The pavers are then installed directly on top of this prepared bedding layer.
Step 4: Laying and Cutting the Pavers
With the base perfectly prepared, the interlocking pavers are laid according to your design preferences and chosen colour patterns. Stones are carefully cut where necessary to ensure clean edges and precise installation.
Step 5: Sealing
Many homeowners ask whether interlocking pavers should be sealed. Sealing is optional but offers several advantages.
Sealing your interlocking pavers can:
- Enhance the natural colour and create a rich “wet look” finish
- Help stabilize the sand joints between the pavers
- Reduce the chances of weeds growing between the joints
- Protect the surface from oil stains and dirt