Concrete and pavers
Built from
the dirt up.
A driveway, patio or walk lasts when the ground under it is done right. Scroll to watch one go together, one layer at a time.
Built from
The corner of a driveway cut away to show its layers, one picture per step. A concrete driveway: graded native soil, compacted base rock, rebar on chairs inside wood forms, a concrete slab, and a broom finish with control joints. A paver patio: graded soil, base rock compacted in lifts, bedding sand, pavers with a border course, and sand-filled joints.
Illustration
What we pour and lay.
Every job starts the same way: the old surface out, the ground graded, a compacted base. Then it becomes one of these.
Concrete driveways
Broken out, re-graded and poured new, including the apron where it meets the street.
Walkways and slabs
Front walks, side yards, patios, and slabs for sheds, carports and equipment.
Paver driveways and patios
Pavers over a compacted base, in the pattern, color and border you pick.
Pool decks
Decks around new and existing pools, finished for grip on wet feet.
Retaining and seat walls
Low walls that hold back a slope or give a patio somewhere to sit.
Two real jobs, from the dirt up.
Photos from recent jobs, taken at each stage. Tap one to see it larger.
One driveway, start to finish.
01Old slab broken out 02Poured and finished 
03Cured and open
One yard, dirt to pavers.
01Drain line in first 
02Graded for base 03Pavers finished
Concrete or pavers?
Both last when the base is right. Here is how they differ, so you can pick.
| Concrete | Pavers | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | One smooth surface with a broom finish and clean control joints. | Patterns, colors and borders, laid one piece at a time. |
| Cost | Usually less per square foot. | Usually more up front. |
| Cracks and repairs | Control joints guide cracks. A damaged section is cut out and poured again. | Joints flex as the ground moves. A broken paver lifts out and is replaced. |
| Ready to use | Walk on it in a day or two. Drive on it after about a week. | Ready in a day or two, once the joint sand sets. |
More driveways, walks and decks.
Side yards, carports, walks and pool decks from recent jobs.
Side yard formed, steel on base
Side yard, fresh pour
Front walk with diamond joints
Carport slab
Brick paver walk and turf
Pool deck and fire pit
Patio under a new cover
Pool and deck, mid-build
Concrete and paver questions.
What homeowners ask before a driveway or patio.
How long before I can drive on a new driveway?
Usually about a week. You can walk on it after a day or two, and we tell you when it is ready for a car.
Will new concrete crack?
Concrete can crack as it cures and as the ground moves. A compacted base, steel and control joints keep cracks small and put them where we choose.
Concrete or pavers for a driveway?
Both work. Concrete usually costs less and is one smooth surface. Pavers cost more, come in many patterns, and a damaged paver can be lifted out and replaced.
Do you remove the old driveway?
Yes. Breaking out the old concrete and hauling it away is part of the job.
Do I need a permit?
Work that touches the sidewalk, curb or driveway apron usually needs a city permit. We check what your city requires and handle it.
Tell us about the driveway, walk or patio.
A photo of what is there now helps. We call back within one business day to set up a visit.