Driveway pavers in Compton CA - pavers that stay level and tight at the edges
Cracked concrete or pavers dipping in the tire tracks? We build on hard-packed ground inside solid edges, so your new driveway stays flat.
What goes into a paver driveway in Compton?
Driveway pavers in Compton are interlocking concrete pavers laid over soil that's been packed down hard, with solid edges holding them tight together, and done right, that gives your house a driveway that stays flat and holds together.
Most people call when an old concrete driveway has cracked and lifted, or when older pavers have dipped in the tire tracks and drifted apart at the sides. The price moves with the driveway's size, how much old concrete we break out and haul away, how much digging and packing the base needs and the paver you pick, and the schedule turns mostly on the permit and the weather. If the driveway runs along a slope, we can take on the retaining wall construction in the same job. My written estimate gives you your own figure once I've seen the driveway.
Why homeowners choose us for driveway pavers
You deal with the same people from the first look to the last paver, and you get straight answers about what your driveway needs.
The owner writes your estimate
I look at your driveway and write the estimate myself, so the person pricing the job answers for it.
Our own masons do the work
Our own crew lays the pavers, and I'm on site checking the base and the edges as it goes.
In business since 2017
I learned the trade working on masons' crews and started this business in Compton in 2017.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured, so feel free to ask to see our papers before you sign anything.
An honest answer, even a no
Call (562) 232-8311 with your driveway questions and you'll get a straight answer, including a no if pavers don't suit your house.
Driveway paver choices we'll talk through
The right paver job comes down to what's there now, how you use the driveway and what your house looks like, so we sort that out on site before anything gets ordered.
Talk to us about your driveway
Call (562) 232-8311 or use the form, and I'll come look at your driveway and write you an estimate.
Why homeowners trust R&S Compton Concrete and Masonry with pavers
When I look at a driveway, I start with why the old one let go, whether that's soft spots, tree roots or edges that gave out. Then we put our effort into the part you won't see, packing the ground hard and setting solid edges, because that's what keeps pavers from sinking and spreading.
At the finish, we cut the pavers clean along the house, the lawn and the curb, fill the joints with sand and leave the site swept. If the brick steps or planters beside the driveway are crumbling, that's masonry restoration, and I'll price it on its own so you can decide. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Paver driveway questions we hear
How much does a paver driveway cost in Compton?
Your price comes from a written estimate after I've seen the driveway, because it turns on what's there now and what you choose. Breaking out a thick old slab, curves, borders and patterns with lots of cuts all add labor, while a plain layout in a standard paver keeps the cost down.
How long does a paver driveway last?
A properly installed paver driveway stays good-looking for decades, according to industry guidance. That puts the weight on how it's built more than on later care, which is why we spend our time on the base and the edges.
What causes driveway pavers to sink or spread apart?
Pavers sink when the soil under them wasn't packed hard enough, and they spread when the edges don't hold them tight. Industry guidance calls packing the subgrade, the soil the whole driveway sits on, critical to how it performs, and it says flat metal or plastic garden edging isn't an acceptable edge and timber isn't recommended because it warps and eventually rots. Ask any contractor how they'll pack the ground and what will hold your edges.
Do paver driveways need a lot of upkeep?
Not much, if the driveway was installed properly. Over time, cars and foot traffic leave dirt, stains and wear, so plan on some cleaning now and then.
Are pavers or concrete better for a driveway in Compton?
For most home driveways I'd pick pavers, because a sunken or stained section can be lifted and relaid instead of breaking out a whole slab. Industry guidance says pavers suit driveways and other areas with limited vehicle use. Poured concrete usually costs less up front, and that's the best reason to choose it.
Which California contractor license covers paving work?
California's C-12 Earthwork and Paving class covers digging, grading and backfill, and it includes placing paving and other surfacing materials. State license law also counts building, replacing or improving a home's driveway as home improvement work.
What happens when you call about driveway pavers in Compton?
We plan a paver driveway around when you need to park, so the permit, the dig and the crew are lined up before your car has to move to the street.
Call or write
Call (562) 232-8311 or send the form, and we'll get back to you and set a time for me to come out.
I look at the driveway
I come out myself, look at what's there now and find what made the old driveway crack, sink or spread.
Estimate, then permit
You get my written estimate. Once you say go, we file any permit at Compton City Hall in person, Monday to Thursday, since the city takes none online.
Build and walk-through
Before we dig, we call 8-1-1 to notify DigAlert, as the city asks. Our crew builds it with me checking, and we walk the finished driveway together.
Driveway pavers in Compton and the cities around it
The City of Compton issues permits for driveway construction, and if yours needs one, we pull it and handle the inspections. We also lay pavers across the cities around Compton, so pick yours below or give us a call.
Ask R&S Compton Concrete and Masonry for an estimate
We take calls seven days a week, so call (562) 232-8311 or send the form for a free estimate at your property.