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New Jersey’s Leading Paver Walkway Installers
Enhance your outdoor space with expertly crafted paver walkways designed to impress. Our skilled team specializes in creating beautiful, durable walkways that blend style with functionality. Ready to upgrade your patio or garden path? Watch the video below to see how we can transform your space into something extraordinary!
Walkways
We specialize in constructing walkways with both pavers and concrete, focusing on every detail to ensure they are not only functional but also visually appealing and long-lasting. We always follow manufacturer specifications, guaranteeing that each project stands the test of time. If you’re looking for a walkway that combines style and practicality, contact us today. Our team is ready to enhance your outdoor space with flawless execution.
How Much Does a Paver Walkway Cost?
What's beneath our walkways?
We install our walkways according to manufacturer specifications. We start with a 4-6 inch crushed material base, compacted with a gas-powered plate compactor, followed by a ¼ inch layer of fine mason sand for leveling. The next step is paver installation, concreting the edges, and finally applying polymeric sand to the joints for a long-lasting finish.
Although the installation process may seem complex, rest assured that our expert Walkway Installers handle every detail. We ensure that every element is meticulously executed, resulting in a durable and visually stunning walkway.
Determining Heights Based on Your Property's Grade
The first step in installing a paver walkway is assessing the grade of your property. This step is crucial as it determines the height and foundation for your new paver construction project. Proper evaluation of the elevation is essential to ensure success in all subsequent stages. Once we establish the starting height, we incorporate a “pitch” into the pavers—typically, 1.5 inches of slope for every 10 feet, sloping away from your home. This guarantees effective water drainage and prevents the walkway from feeling like a ramp. While aesthetics are important, functionality is equally prioritized to deliver a walkway that is both beautiful and practical.
Setting Heights Based on the Grade of Your Property
The first step in a paver walkway installation is evaluating the grade of your property. This is essential in determining the height for your new paver project, as it influences all subsequent steps. Understanding the elevation is crucial for proper water drainage. Once we establish the starting height, we add a “pitch” to the pavers, typically 1.5 inches every 10 feet sloped away from your home. This ensures proper water runoff without making the walkway feel like a ramp. While aesthetics are important, we equally prioritize functionality.
Excavation and Removal of Soil or Debris for Your New Paver Project
Once the height levels are established, our crew begins the excavation process. We dig down 7-8 inches from the height marked by our stringline. All excavated soil and debris are promptly removed from the site. After the area is cleared, we double-check the height measurements and begin compacting the ground to ensure stability and prevent future settling.
Setting Up Forms & Installing Subbase
While part of the crew works on other tasks, another team sets up the wooden forms that maintain the desired level for the subbase. Once these forms are temporarily secured, we begin filling the area with RCA (Recycled Concrete Aggregate), which we use as a subbase for all residential projects. Paver walkway installation is typically required around new pools and driveways. The RCA is added in “lifts,” meaning we fill 2-3 inches at a time, compact it, and repeat until the top of the forms is reached, ensuring a solid foundation for the Paver Construction.
Once the subbase is satisfactory, we add a layer of fine sand over the compacted RCA. The sand is spread, tamped, and screeded to create a smooth surface. Since pavers are manufactured with a 1/16th-inch margin of error, the sand ensures the pavers sit level, providing both precision and aesthetic appeal.
Setting Up to Lay Pavers
Once the sand is prepared, we set up our square lines. When laying pavers, the joints between each paver form bond lines. To ensure the walkway aligns perfectly, it must be “square” with your home or any other designated structure in the area. This is a crucial part of proper construction etiquette and ensures the most visually appealing result. Our team is trained to lay the pavers first and install the borders afterward, guaranteeing precision and a clean finish.
Pavers Included
Borders
The border offers an opportunity to enhance your project with a splash of color. The options are endless, from matching the border to your walkway, choosing an accent color, or even opting for a double border. Once all the pavers are installed, the walkway enters its final phase of completion, bringing everything together with a polished, finished look.
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Final Stages of Paver Construction
In the final stages, we add a concrete edge along the exposed perimeter of the walkway. This concrete edge serves as a restraint to prevent the pavers from shifting. It is set about 1 inch below the top of the pavers and is covered with topsoil for a seamless finish. To fill the joints between the pavers, we use polymeric sand.
This process involves sweeping the sand into the joints, and once water is added, it hardens to lock the pavers in place, preventing weed growth and ensuring the stability of the walkway.
Paver Sealants
If you love how the colors of the walkway look when wet, there are sealers available that can provide that same vibrant, wet-look finish for your pavers.
However, it’s recommended to wait at least one year before sealing your walkway. This waiting period allows for the efflorescence (a natural occurrence of salt rising to the surface) to come out of the pavers. You can find more information on this process in the section below.
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Experts in Walkways
We offer top-notch products
We Offer an Extensive Range of Services
Our commitment is your satisfaction
We provide competitive pricing
Experts in Walkways
With extensive experience in building walkways, we transform your outdoor spaces by balancing functionality and aesthetics. Whether it’s a durable concrete walkway or an elegant paver surface, we use high-quality materials and advanced techniques to ensure a strong, visually appealing structure that enhances your property.
We offer top-notch products
We exclusively use premium materials in all of our projects. We never compromise on quality, ensuring that you receive the best possible product. The choice of materials is tailored to the specific requirements of each project.
We Offer an Extensive Range of Services
At Exteriors Designs Masonry, we provide a wide variety of concrete-related services, including installations, maintenance, and repairs. Our team of highly skilled concrete specialists has the experience and expertise necessary to excel in every aspect of our work. You can rely on us to address all your concrete needs with precision and professionalism, ensuring that you enjoy the most durable and reliable concrete surfaces possible
Our commitment is your satisfaction
At Exteriors Designs Masonry, we prioritize your satisfaction and are dedicated to delivering exceptional service. Whether it involves answering your questions or keeping you informed with timely updates, we take every measure to ensure your needs are met and that you receive the highest level of care.
We provide competitive pricing
We acknowledge the importance of budget considerations, and that’s why we offer cost-effective rates for all our concrete services. When you choose Exteriors Designs Masonry, you can have confidence in receiving the best value for your investment.
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