Paver Walkways & Driveways

Why Choose Pavers for Your Walkways and Driveways

Your driveway and walkways see constant use. They face vehicle weight, foot traffic, weather extremes, and everything else life throws at them. Concrete slabs crack and look dated after a few years. Asphalt needs frequent resealing and eventually deteriorates into a potholed mess. Pavers solve these problems while adding beauty and value to your property.

Pavers distribute weight across individual units instead of one large slab. This flexibility means they handle ground movement without cracking. If the soil settles slightly, pavers adjust without breaking. Individual damaged pavers can be replaced without disturbing the rest of the surface. Try doing that with concrete or asphalt. You cannot.

At OT Ontario Masonry, we install paver walkways and driveways that combine beauty with performance. We use quality materials, proper base preparation, and expert installation techniques. Our paver installations handle Ontario, CA weather conditions and look great for decades. Whether you want a simple front walkway or an elaborate driveway with patterns and borders, we have the skills and experience to deliver outstanding results.

Paver Options for Every Style and Budget

Modern pavers come in an amazing variety of materials, colors, and styles. Here are the most popular options we install:

Concrete Pavers

Concrete pavers offer incredible versatility. They come in dozens of shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. You can create everything from simple grid patterns to elaborate designs with curves and custom details. Modern concrete pavers are engineered for strength and durability. They resist fading, cracking, and staining when properly installed. They also cost less than natural stone while offering more design flexibility.

Brick Pavers

Brick pavers create a timeless, classic look that never goes out of style. Clay brick resists fading better than almost any other material. It develops a rich patina over time that just gets better with age. Brick works especially well for walkways and residential driveways. It complements traditional home styles and adds warmth and character to your landscape.

Natural Stone Pavers

Natural stone pavers like bluestone, flagstone, and granite deliver upscale appearance and ultimate durability. Every stone is unique, creating one-of-a-kind installations. Stone pavers handle freeze-thaw cycles excellently and stay beautiful for generations. They cost more than concrete or brick but offer unmatched natural beauty and prestige.

Permeable Pavers

Permeable pavers allow water to drain through the surface instead of running off. This reduces flooding, filters pollutants, and helps recharge groundwater. Some municipalities offer incentives for permeable hardscaping. These pavers work great for driveways and walkways where drainage is a concern. They look like regular pavers but include gaps that let water through.

Our Paver Installation Process

Professional installation is what separates pavers that last from pavers that fail. The base preparation is more important than the pavers themselves. Here is how we ensure quality results:

• Site evaluation including drainage assessment and grade planning
• Accurate measurements and detailed layout design
• Proper excavation to required depth for base materials
• Compacted aggregate base installation for stability
• Precise leveling and slope for water management
• Sand bedding layer for paver placement
• Careful paver installation with consistent joints
• Edge restraints to prevent spreading over time
• Joint sand application and compaction
• Final cleanup and maintenance instructions

Base preparation determines how long your pavers last. We excavate to proper depth and install a thick layer of compacted aggregate. This base must be dense and stable. We use a plate compactor and check density carefully. Proper compaction prevents settling and ensures your pavers stay level for decades. Shortcuts here lead to failures later, so we do it right from the start.

Edge restraints are critical for driveways. Without them, pavers gradually spread apart under vehicle weight. We install commercial-grade edge restraints that lock the pavers in place permanently. For walkways, we often use soldier courses which are pavers set perpendicular to the field to create a frame. These details make the difference between installations that last three years and installations that last thirty years.

Frequently Asked Questions