Paver Driveway Installation Contractors in Contra Costa & Alameda County

Preparation, drainage and durability

Driveways get a deeper excavation and a thicker compacted base than patios, positive slope away from the garage and house, and edge restraint on every open side. Where water collects, we add a drain line before the base goes in rather than trying to fix it later.

Why hire Golden Hills

• More than 20 years of hands-on experience
• Licensed California contractor #1118886
• Bonded and insured, owner-led crews
• Clear written estimates before work starts
• Organized job sites and full cleanup
• English and Spanish communication

Paver Driveways questions we get

Are you a residential paving company?

Yes. Golden Hills Landscape is a licensed residential paving contractor (CA #1118886) for East Bay homes: paver driveways, concrete and stamped concrete driveways, parking pads, walkways and patios. Alfonso does every estimate himself.

How long does a paver driveway take?

Most residential driveways run several days from demolition to final compaction, depending on size, access and how much drainage work is included. We give you the schedule with the written estimate.

How much does paver installation cost?

The price depends on the size of the area, the paver style, how deep we need to dig and how much old concrete or soil has to be hauled away, drainage needs, access for equipment, and details like borders or steps. We measure on site and give you a written estimate, so you know the real cost for your driveway before any work starts.

Do you need concrete under pavers in a driveway?

No. A paver driveway is normally built on a thick layer of compacted crushed rock with a thin bed of sand on top, not on concrete. That base drains water and lets the pavers flex without cracking. What matters is digging deep enough and compacting the base in layers so it carries the weight of cars.

Can you install pavers over my existing concrete?

Sometimes, but we usually recommend removing it. An overlay raises the finished height at the garage and sidewalk and inherits any settling problems in the old slab.

Will weeds grow between the pavers?

Polymeric joint sand and a properly compacted base keep joints tight. Occasional seeds land on the surface and pull out easily.

Do pavers crack like concrete?

Individual pavers can chip, but the jointed system flexes instead of cracking across the surface, and a damaged paver can be lifted and replaced.

My driveway is cracked — can you repair it, or does it need replacing?

It depends. Localized cracks and settled sections can sometimes be repaired; widespread cracking or a slab that has moved usually means the base underneath failed, and replacement lets us fix the real problem.

Driveway pavers or a new concrete driveway — which is better?

Pavers flex with the ground instead of cracking across the slab, a damaged paver can be lifted and replaced, and they come in many colors and patterns. A new concrete driveway is one continuous surface with a simpler install. If your old concrete is cracked from ground movement or clay soil, pavers are often the longer-lasting fix. Alfonso looks at your soil, slope and drainage and walks you through both options at the free estimate.

What about stamped, pressed or patterned concrete driveways?

Stamped concrete (also called pressed, textured or patterned concrete) is poured concrete colored and pressed while wet to look like stone, slate or pavers. It gives a decorative look in one slab. Pavers are easier to repair invisibly; stamped concrete has fewer joints. We build both — see our concrete driveways page for details.

Do I need a permit?

Requirements vary by city. If your project needs a permit or an encroachment permit at the sidewalk, we tell you during the estimate.

What maintenance is involved?

Rinse it, top up joint sand every few years, and seal it if you want a deeper color. Nothing complicated.