Driveway pavers in Eugene OR - built on a base that stays level under your car
Cracked, patched or sinking driveway? We lay pavers on a deep, packed base so the surface stays even where you park every day.
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What goes into a paver driveway in Eugene?
A paver driveway in Eugene is concrete pavers or brick laid on a thin bed of sand over a thick layer of packed gravel. When the base is right, it gives you a drive that carries your cars and stays even.
Most people call us when an old concrete or asphalt drive has cracked, sunk or started holding water, and they want something that looks better and holds up. The price mostly turns on how big the drive is, whether the old one has to be broken out and hauled away, how deep the base needs to go and whether you pick brick or concrete pavers. The schedule mostly turns on the weather, because pavers shouldn't go down on soaked or frozen ground, and on any city permit if the work reaches the street. When I come out, I write an estimate that says what we'll do and why, so you know what your own drive involves before you decide.
How can you tell it's time to replace your driveway?
Cracks across the concrete
Long cracks that keep getting wider usually mean the ground under the slab has moved or the concrete has worn out. Water works into them, and the longer you wait, the more broken pieces there are to haul away.
Puddles where you park
Water that pools in the same spots after rain usually means the drive has settled or was never sloped right. Standing water keeps softening what's underneath, so the low spot slowly spreads.
Pavers sinking in wheel tracks
If you already have pavers and they dip where the tires run or drift apart at the edges, the base is usually too thin or the edging has let go. Left alone, more pavers work loose and resetting a few turns into pulling up most of the drive.
How we build driveway pavers, from the ground up
A paver driveway is only as good as what's under it, so that's where we spend most of the job. We have the utility lines marked before anyone digs, break out and haul away the old drive, and dig down far enough for the base your drive needs. Then we lay gravel in layers and pack each one hard, level a thin, even bed of sand over it, set the pavers in their pattern, put in a solid edge so they stay put, and compact the surface while we sweep sand into the joints so it all locks together. I write down how deep we're digging and how thick the base will be, so you can lay our bid next to anyone else's and see what you're actually comparing.
A driveway cut into a slope often needs retaining wall construction along one side to keep the bank off the pavers, and we build those too. If the brick steps or front wall by the drive have loose or crumbling joints, our masonry restoration work can put them right while we're there.
Get a driveway estimate with the base depth written down
We get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out, look at the drive and give you a free estimate on site, with no obligation to go ahead.
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- Eugene, OR 97401
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- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
What happens after you call about a paver driveway?
Here's how a driveway job runs with us, from your first call to the walk-through at the end.
Call or send a message
Call (541) 225-4006 or use the form, and we'll set a time for me to come out. Let us know if there's an old drive that has to come out first.
I look and write the estimate
I walk the drive, ask how you use it and what you want from it, then write an estimate that says what we'll do and why. It lists how deep we dig and how thick we build the base, so the cost has no surprises tucked in.
We sort permits, then build
If the job needs a city permit, we take care of it before we start, as the Eugene section below explains. Then our crew digs out, builds the base and lays the pavers.
Clean up and walk it
We clean up the site and haul off the debris. Then we walk the finished drive with you before we call it done.
Why Eugene homeowners call Stonecraft for driveway pavers
Started in Eugene in 2017
I learned the trade on commercial jobs where an inspector checked everything and shortcuts got torn out, then started this business in 2017 to run the work my own way. Your driveway gets held to that same standard.
Our own crew, checked by me
Our own masons and laborers do the work, and I check it as it goes. On a driveway I look hardest at the base, because once the pavers are down nobody sees it again.
Licensed, insured and straight with you
We're licensed and fully insured. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job, and if a new driveway isn't worth it for your house, I'll say so instead of selling you one.
If your driveway is cracked, sinking or holding water, get in touch and I'll come out and take a look.
Driveway pavers and street work in Eugene
If your driveway work reaches the street, Eugene's rules come in, because work affecting a public way needs a permit, applied for through the city engineer on the city's forms. For a small job at the curb, the city engineer can waive the paperwork, the fees and the deposit. That permit covers the work only, so if our trucks need to park in the street, the city wants a separate parking space rental permit too. When a job needs a permit, we pull it and handle the inspections, and when it isn't clear whether one's needed, we check with the city before we start, not after.
We're based in Eugene and lay paver drives across the cities around it. On jobs in Springfield and Junction City we see the same thing we see here, older concrete drives that have cracked and settled, and owners who want something that looks better and holds up longer.
Questions about driveway pavers in Eugene
How much does a paver driveway cost in Eugene?
Sand-set concrete or brick paver driveways in Eugene usually cost about $15 to $20 per square foot. That covers the base and the sand bed but not tearing out an old driveway, which adds to the total. I'll give you the figure for your own drive when I write the estimate.
How deep should the base be under a paver driveway?
The concrete paver industry's guide calls for at least 6 to 8 inches of packed gravel base under a driveway, and more where the site, freezing weather or heavy traffic call for it. The usual Eugene price figures are built on a 4-inch base, so a low quote can come from a thinner base. Ask every bidder how deep their base will be.
Who can install a paver driveway in Oregon?
In Oregon, a contractor licensed through either the Landscape Contractors Board or the Construction Contractors Board can install or repair a driveway. Whoever you hire should hold one of those two licenses.
How do I decide if permeable pavers are right for my driveway in Eugene?
Permeable pavers let rain soak through the drive, but they're generally not used where groundwater sits within 2 feet of the bottom of the pavement, so that's the first thing to rule out. Eugene's stormwater manual counts stone and block pavers as permeable pavement when they sit over a stone reservoir that stores and filters runoff. They can also be lifted and put back after utility work without leaving patches, and they're kept clean by sweeping or vacuuming.
What is the best pattern for a paver driveway?
Herringbone, laid at 45 or 90 degrees, is what the concrete paver industry recommends where cars drive every day, because it locks the pavers together best. You can add a border or a second color, but for the part you drive on, herringbone is the place to start.
What causes a paver driveway install to get pushed back?
Wet or freezing weather is the usual reason. Paver industry guidance says not to lay sand and pavers in heavy rain or snow, on a frozen base, or with sand that's frozen or soaked, so we wait out those spells and that can move your start date.
Related masonry work around your driveway
Retaining wall construction
When your drive runs along a slope or a raised bed, a wall holds the soil back so it doesn't creep onto the pavers or undermine the edge.
See the service Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
Old brick that's flaking or losing mortar near your entry stands out beside new pavers, and restoration repairs the damage without tearing down what's still sound.
See the service Masonry restoration
Service areas for driveway pavers around Eugene
Stonecraft Eugene Concrete and Masonry is based in Eugene, Oregon, and lays paver driveways across the eight cities listed here, including Cottage Grove and Veneta. If your city isn't on the list, call and ask.
Eugene, OR
Book a look at your driveway
Tell us the rough size of your drive in square feet and whether the old one needs tearing out, and I'll come ready to price the whole job.