driveway paving – Angie’s List

Depending on the length your driveway, a paver driveway can usually be installed in about two days and is ready for use immediately upon completion.

A paver driveway will last up to 25 years and provides a unique and elegant look to your house. However, it provides a flexible surface and the bricks can shift or sink over time - resulting in an uneven driveway.

Broken bricks are relatively easy to replace. While brick driveway material costs vary greatly from region to region as well as the variances in ground conditions, brick pavers are likely to be a more expensive option.

Decorative touches or combinations of materials (brick and concrete for example) will also have an impact on the final cost.

Advantages of pavers & brick:

Create stately looking properties

Requires the least amount of maintenance of all paving options

Last a relatively long time with desired results

Can be created using colorful and appealing concrete pavers or bricks

Disdvantages of pavers & brick:

Can be expensive to install

Requires long installation times

Can crack during extremely cold or freezing temperatures

Can stain due to motor oil, antifreeze and other chemical agents

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