Driveway pavers in Hayward CA - a driveway that holds up under your cars
Driveway cracked, sinking or holding water? We build a paver driveway from the ground up, with a base made for the cars it carries.
What goes into a good paver driveway in Hayward?
Driveway pavers in Hayward are interlocking concrete pavers set on sand over a compacted stone base, and when that base is built right you get a driveway that keeps its shape under the cars you park on it every day.
Most folks call when the old concrete has cracked or sunk, or when water sits by the garage after every rain, and the first thing I ask is what's been bugging you about it. The price mostly moves with the size of the driveway, how much old surface we break out and haul off, how deep the base has to go and which pavers you pick, while the schedule turns on the weather, when your pavers arrive and whether there's paperwork for work at the street. We're fully licensed and insured, and we check with the city or county office for your address before we start so you know what the job needs. Your estimate gives you your own figure and the layers behind it.
What happens after you call about a paver driveway?
Call or send the form
Call (510) 264-7015 or send the form, and we'll set up a time for me to come see the driveway. We take calls seven days a week, from early morning into the evening.
I come out and look
I come out myself, walk the driveway with you and ask what you've noticed, like where water sits or where the old surface broke first. The estimate spells out each layer, how deep it goes and which pavers we'd use, so you can line it up against any other bid.
We sort permits and prep
Once you say yes, we take care of any permit steps the job needs and get the site ready, the way a kitchen preps before the rush. Then our crew and I tear out the old driveway and build the new one.
We walk the finished driveway
When the last paver is down, we walk it with you and look over the edges, the joints and the apron at the street together. If something doesn't look right to you, that's when I want to hear it.
How we build driveway pavers, and what goes with them
Most of a paver driveway is the part you never see, so I build the base for the cars it has to carry. We dig out and compact the soil, spread the base rock and pack it down, set edge restraints so the pavers can't creep out at the sides, screed a bed of sand and then lay the pavers. One industry specification calls for a thicker base under a driveway than under a walk, adjusted for the site and its traffic, so two honest bids for the same driveway can differ in depth. That's why we walk you through every layer in our bid, so you can compare it fairly and ask the next contractor the same questions. The standard steps also list a fabric layer called geotextile, laid between the soil and the base, as optional, and the bid will say whether yours includes it and why it fits your site. Before we call it done I check the work the way I'd taste a plate before it leaves the kitchen. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
A driveway rarely stops at its own edges. On a sloped lot, widening the drive can mean cutting into the bank, and our retaining wall construction holds that soil back with drainage that suits the yard. If there's older brick out front, like porch steps or a garden wall, our masonry restoration work repairs it with mortar that fits the old brick. Where the driveway meets the street, the City of Hayward requires work on driveway, curb, gutter and sidewalk cuts to follow its own standard specifications, so we build that part to the city's standards. If you're curious about pervious paving, the kind that lets water soak through, a city checklist names pervious driveways among its items, so it's worth asking the city how that applies to your project. We're based in Hayward and do this work across the cities around it, on both sides of the bay.
Get a layer-by-layer bid for your paver driveway
We'll reply within one business day to set a time, and I'll come out myself to look the driveway over. The estimate is free, done on site, and there's no obligation to go ahead.
Paver driveway questions from Hayward homeowners
What is the best way to choose pavers for a driveway?
Go with interlocking concrete pavers, because they're made for cars as well as foot traffic, while thinner, larger paving slabs can flex and crack under a car's weight. One industry specification recommends pavers 2 3/8 inches, or 60 mm, thick for home driveways, so ask each bid which thickness it uses.
How long does a new paver driveway need before I can park on it?
You can park on it as soon as the pavers are down, because concrete pavers need no time to cure. There's no waiting period after we finish before the car goes back in the driveway.
Do I need a permit to redo my driveway apron at the sidewalk in Hayward?
Yes, the city requires an encroachment permit for work in Hayward's public right-of-way, which takes in streets and sidewalks. When a permit is required we handle the paperwork and the inspections, and for questions about any other permit, the city is the place to ask.
What license does a contractor need to install a paver driveway in California?
California's state licensing board has a classification that includes placing paving and other surfacing materials, and its masonry classification lists paving among its work too. When you're comparing bids, ask each contractor which license they hold.
Does a paver driveway need drain pipes if my yard has clay soil?
Drain pipes are recommended under paver driveways that carry cars on clay or other slow-draining soil. At the estimate I'll ask how your yard handles a hard rain, and the bid will say plainly whether pipes are in it, which is a fair question to put to every bidder.
How much does a paver driveway cost in Hayward?
It depends on your driveway, and I'll give you a number once I've seen it in person. Size matters most, then how much old concrete comes out, how deep the base goes, whether drain pipes are needed, which pavers you choose and whether the work reaches the sidewalk. A lower bid can mean less underneath, so compare the layers and not just the total.
Other work that often comes with a new driveway
Retaining wall construction
When a driveway cuts into a slope or the yard drops off beside it, a wall holds the soil back so the paving edge stays put.
Masonry restoration
A worn brick porch, planter or front wall stands out next to new paving, and bringing it back makes the front of the house look like one piece.
Get a paver driveway bid you can compare
Call (510) 264-7015 or use the form with your driveway's rough size, how fast the yard drains after rain and whether the work reaches the sidewalk, so Bedrock Hayward Concrete and Masonry comes to your estimate already thinking about your base.