Highly Trusted Driveway Paver Installer in San Diego

Your San Diego home deserves an entrance that makes a statement. From concept to completion, our paver craftsmen create driveways that elevate your property.

Why Choose Install-It-Direct for Your Next Paver Project?

As San Diego’s most trusted driveway paver installer, our specialized teams create elegant entrances for distinctive homes. Every driveway project showcases premium craftsmanship from planning to final touches.

Integrity & Ethics

Complete Workers' Comp and General Liability coverage protects you throughout the project. Your property and investment are secure with our fully insured teams.

Clear Communication

We explain every step of your driveway paver project with simple pricing and regular updates. No hidden costs or extra fees. You'll know exactly what your new entrance will cost.

Expert Installation Teams

Our crews bring over 25 years of driveway paver expertise to your home. From grand circular drives to elegant motor courts, we create entrances built to last.

Dedicated Management

Your project manager guides every phase of your driveway transformation. We coordinate all details carefully while keeping you informed of progress.

Design Excellence

Our design team helps you choose the perfect pavers for your entrance vision. We explore patterns and materials that enhance your home's curb appeal.

Complete Protection

Full Workers' Comp and Liability coverage safeguards your driveway project. Your property stays protected throughout the entire installation process.

Quality Standards

Our quality team ensures your driveway pavers are installed properly. Every project follows proven methods for lasting durability and beauty.

Reliable Support

Your driveway pavers need occasional care to maintain their appeal. Our team responds quickly when you need maintenance or have questions.

Customized Driveway Paver Installations

Your driveway is the first impression of your San Diego home. From classic circular drives to modern motor courts, we create paver entrances that welcome style and distinction.

Modern Driveway Designs

Make your entrance stand out with premium pavers. Our installations blend quality materials with clean lines and modern patterns. From large format pavers to custom borders, we create driveways that set your property apart.

Grand Entry Courts

Create an impressive arrival space with pavers designed for distinction. Our designs feature generous turning areas and elegant transitions that welcome every arrival in style.

Seamless Walkway Connections

Connect your driveway to paths and entryways with pavers that integrate naturally throughout your space. Our walkways unite elegance with utility, enhancing access while creating a harmonious look across your property.

Practical Driveway Extensions

Extend your driveway with extra parking or vehicle areas without sacrificing style. Our tailored solutions ensure added spaces complement your existing driveway while preserving a refined and consistent appearance.

Elegant Borders and Accents

Define your driveway with distinctive paver borders that bring subtle sophistication. Our designs deliver a pristine, polished look that elevates the overall character and layout of your outdoor space.

Our Full-Service Paver Installation Process

Step 1

Prep the Area

Before the paver installation process begins, we conduct pre-demolition — locating all utilities (electric, gas, water, etc.) to prevent any problems during installation.

Demolition then takes place to remove your existing hard-surface through the use of a Bobcat machine, demolition tools and saw-cutting where necessary. This is typically needed along areas where your home’s foundation protrudes into the space where pavers are to be installed.

Step 2

Place the Foundation

Placing the foundation includes excavation, grading (recommended to create necessary water flow away from your home) and sub-base compacting using a plate compactor to remove air gaps.

We then prepare the base with six inches of Class II Road Base for vehicular areas and four inches for the pedestrian areas. Once the base is set, it’s hosed down and compacted until a compaction level of 95% is reached.

Sand preparation then takes place with one inch of bedding sand laid down over the base.

Step 3

Paver Installation

Once the area has been prepared and the foundation placed, we will lay string lines out from your house and lay the pavers according to the design plans.

Step 4

Edging Installation

When the entire field of pavers has been laid, we will take the border stone of your choice and place it around the outside of the field — each cut with a wet saw to perfection and placed back in their appropriate location.

After all the borders have been cut, the areas underneath the border stones will be trenched, a concrete footing poured in the trenches and the border stones tamped down into place. Once the concrete finishes drying, any excess concrete on the sides is removed.

Step 5

Adding and Compacting Joint Sand

After all the pavers have been laid, a plate compactor is used to compact all the pavers down into the bedding sand.

Sand is then brought up 1/4 inch on the stone, interlocking the stones. Additional sand is brought in to compact from the top down to completely fill all the paver joints.

Step 6

Cleaning and Sealing

Once the joints have been completely filled with the sand, all excess sand and debris will be removed and the pavers hosed off.

Sealant is optional but recommended to lock in the joints and prevent weeds or any other growth from occurring between the pavers.

Premium Paver Installation, Priced Right for Your Budget

The cost of paver installation is based on square footage, materials, operations, labor, overhead and company costs. Higher-end materials are based on which paver materials manufacturer you choose. These include:

Angelus (least expensive)
Orco
Ackerstone
Olsen
Belgard (most expensive)

To get your project started out on the right foot, use our free pavers cost calculator or pavers pricing guide to get an estimate on the pricing of your next project!

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