Driveway pavers in Sparks NV - a level surface that rests on a solid base
If your concrete or asphalt driveway is cracked and heaving, we can replace it with pavers laid over a well-compacted base that keeps them level.
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What goes into a paver driveway in Sparks?
Driveway pavers in Sparks replace a cracked or worn driveway with concrete pavers laid on a sand bed over a compacted gravel base, and when that base is built right, you get a firm, level surface that can be repaired one paver at a time.
Most people who call us about pavers have a concrete or asphalt driveway that's cracked, sunk or simply worn out, and they want to know whether pavers are worth it before they spend the money. The price mostly turns on the size and shape of the driveway, how deep the base needs to be, whether the old driveway has to be broken out and hauled away, and the paver you pick. The schedule turns on the weather and on what the office covering your address requires, which we check before anything starts. I'll look at all of that with you on the visit, and the written estimate puts it in plain terms so you know what you're paying for.
How do you know your driveway is due for pavers?
Cracks spreading across concrete
If your concrete driveway has cracks that keep getting longer or wider, the slab is usually moving with the ground under it. Water gets into those cracks and works them open every winter, so waiting tends to turn a few cracks into broken pieces.
Low spots that hold water
Puddles that sit after rain or snowmelt usually mean part of the driveway has settled because the base under it washed out or was never packed well. The longer water sits there, the more it softens the ground below, and the low spot grows.
Edges crumbling into the yard
Asphalt or concrete breaking off along the sides usually means the edges have nothing holding them and no firm base beneath. Once an edge starts to go, the damage keeps moving in toward the middle, and patching it seldom lasts long.
How we lay driveway pavers in Sparks
A paver driveway is only as good as the base under it, so most of our time goes into the part you won't see once it's finished. We lay out the driveway, break out and haul away the old one if it has to go, then dig down and compact the soil so the base has firm ground to sit on. Next we spread the gravel base in layers and compact each one, set edge restraints along the sides so the pavers can't creep outward, and level a bed of sand on top. Then we lay the pavers, cut them to fit at the edges, press them into the sand with a plate compactor and sweep sand into the joints so the stones lock together.
A driveway often brings other work with it. If your lot slopes toward the street or the house, a retaining wall can hold the ground back so the driveway has a stable edge. If there's older brick or stone nearby, like porch steps or columns at the end of the drive, our masonry restoration work can repair them with matched mortar so the old and the new look like they belong together.
Get a free written estimate for your paver driveway
We reply within one business day to set a time. I come out, measure the driveway and look at the ground with you, and the estimate is free, with no pressure to book.
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What happens after you call about a paver driveway?
Here's how a paver driveway runs from your first call to the final walk-through, and who you'll be dealing with at each step.
Call and set a visit
When you reach us, I set a time to come out, look at the driveway with you and answer your questions. It helps to have a rough size in mind, how steep the driveway is and whether the old one needs to come out.
Look over the driveway together
I check the slope, the drainage and the old surface, then write an estimate that explains what we'll do and why. It says how deep we'll build the base and what goes into it, and it notes whether removing an old driveway is part of the job, so you can compare it fairly against other bids.
Check permits, then start work
Before anything starts, we check which office covers your address. Then our crew builds the driveway with me on site running the job.
Walk the finished driveway together
Once the last joints are filled, we look over the finished driveway together so you can point out anything you'd like checked. Then we clean up and take away what's left.
Why Sparks homeowners call Stonework Sparks Concrete and Masonry for pavers
The estimate comes from me
I come out myself to look at your driveway and write the estimate, and I'm on site when our own crew does the work. The person who priced your driveway is the one making sure it gets built the way it was written.
A tile setter's eye for level
I set tile for years, then learned brick, block and stone under an experienced mason. Tile teaches you that a surface is only as flat as what's under it, and pavers work the same way.
In business since 2023
We started this business in Sparks in 2023, and most of our calls are repairs and projects homeowners have been planning for a while. I'd rather tell you a simple fix will do than sell you a bigger job than you need.
Two license questions worth asking
We're licensed and fully insured. The City of Sparks points out that a contractor licensed by the State of Nevada isn't automatically licensed in Sparks, so please ask us, and anyone else bidding your driveway, about both.
Whoever you hire, ask how deep they'll build the base. If you'd like that answer from us, please send us a few details or call (775) 447-1297 and I'll set up a visit.
Driveway pavers and the walls around them in Sparks
The city's building permit guidance says even small home improvement projects may require a building permit, and what I've read doesn't settle whether a paver driveway is one of them, so I don't assume either way. Before we start, we check with the office that covers your address, the city or Washoe County, and if a permit is needed, we handle the application and the inspections. The city also warns that faulty installations can cause flood damage and other hazards and leave owners with costly repairs, which is why we set the slope so water runs off the driveway and away from your garage.
Washoe County rates our risk of weathering damage as severe, and that's why I won't skimp on the base. Trade guidance calls for at least 6 inches of compacted base under a home driveway on well-drained ground, and more in cold climates or on wet or weak soil, so the depth on your estimate comes from what I find on your lot, the same way we plan driveways in Reno and Carson City.
Questions about driveway pavers in Sparks
How much does a paver driveway cost in Sparks, NV?
A sand-set concrete paver driveway in the Reno area usually costs about $13 to $16 per square foot, not counting removal of an old driveway. That's one price guide's figure for the area, not our price, and it assumes a 4-inch compacted base and a 1-inch sand bed, so check a bid's base against the depth mentioned above. Setting pavers in mortar, building on a concrete base, a steep or rocky lot, hauling dirt away, a sealant and a hard-to-reach driveway all push the price up.
Do paver driveways crack like concrete driveways?
The joints between pavers help reduce the cracking you typically see on asphalt and concrete, so a paver driveway usually holds up better on that count. Pavers can also take traffic right after they're installed, so you're not waiting on a slab to cure before you can park.
Can driveway pavers be installed in winter in Sparks?
Sometimes, but trade guidance says the base should go in only when neither the base material nor the soil under it is frozen. If the ground is frozen when you call, we'll usually plan the start for after it thaws, so it's worth reaching out early if you'd like the driveway done in spring.
Will deicing salt damage a paver driveway?
Concrete pavers can resist deicing salts better than conventional paving, because they're strong, dense, high in cement and don't soak up much water. That's trade guidance on concrete pavers in general, so if you salt heavily, please ask about the specific paver on your estimate.
What causes a paver driveway to sink or shift?
Most sinking and shifting comes from a base that was too thin or not packed well, or from edges with nothing holding them in. The usual fix is to lift the pavers in that area, rebuild the base underneath and lay the same pavers back down.
How long before digging do utility lines need to be marked?
Many places have one phone number to call at least two days before any digging, so underground pipes and wires get located first. We have the lines located before we dig out your driveway so the excavation leaves them unharmed.
Related masonry work for your driveway
Retaining wall construction
A sloped lot can push soil and runoff onto a new driveway, and a retaining wall holds that ground back so the edges stay firm and dry.
View service Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
Worn brick steps, columns or garden walls next to new pavers can look tired by comparison, and restoration repairs them with mortar matched to the original.
View service Masonry restoration
Cities we serve for driveway pavers
Stonework Sparks Concrete and Masonry is based in Sparks, Nevada, and lays paver driveways in the cities around it as well. Nine cities have their own pages below, including Spanish Springs and Sun Valley, and we work in the cities around them too.
Sparks, NV
Set up a look at your driveway
A visit now lets us plan the base and the start date around the weather, so the work can begin as soon as the ground is ready.