Serving Arden-Arcade, CA and surrounding areas. (916) 270-0260
Your old concrete is cracked, draining toward the house, and overdue. We install paver driveways on a base built for Sacramento clay soil - so the surface stays level, drains right, and holds up through hot summers and wet winters.
Driveway pavers in Arden-Arcade are individual units set on a prepared gravel base to form a solid, drivable surface, and most residential installations here take two to five days from demolition of the old slab to finished surface ready to drive on.
A large share of Arden-Arcade homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s, which means many driveways in this neighborhood are 50 to 70 years old and have never been replaced. If yours is in that range, surface patches have probably stopped working, and the underlying concrete has reached the end of its useful life. Pavers give you a fresh start with a surface that drains correctly and can be repaired one piece at a time if anything ever shifts.
If your driveway connects to a walkway that also needs attention, we often pair driveway paver projects with our walkway construction service so the materials and base prep match across the full entry approach.
If you have patched the same cracks more than once and they keep reappearing, the surface is not the problem - the base underneath has shifted or settled. In Arden-Arcade, clay-heavy soil expands and contracts with wet and dry seasons, gradually breaking down older concrete from below. Patching will not fix a base problem; a full replacement with properly prepared pavers will.
When a driveway no longer drains properly, water sits against your home and can work its way inside over time. Arden-Arcade winter rain events can be intense and sudden, so a driveway that drains poorly becomes a real problem between November and March. If you notice standing water after a rainstorm, the slope and drainage of your surface need to be corrected.
Many Arden-Arcade homes built in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s still have their original concrete driveways. A 50- to 70-year-old slab has almost certainly exceeded its useful life, even if it does not look dramatically bad. Surface discoloration, minor crumbling at the edges, and a rough texture underfoot are all signs that the concrete has reached the end of its lifespan.
If you can feel bumps, dips, or a rocking sensation when you pull into your driveway, the surface has shifted enough to be a safety concern - especially for older family members or anyone with mobility challenges. Uneven pavers or a heaving slab can also stress vehicle tires and suspension over time. This is a functional problem, not just a cosmetic one.
Every driveway paver project starts with a site visit where we measure the area, look at the existing surface, and check for drainage issues. We then remove the old driveway, excavate to the right depth for local soil conditions, and pack in a deep layer of crushed gravel before a single paver goes down. The base is what determines whether a driveway holds up - and in Arden-Arcade clay soil, we build it deeper than contractors in sandier regions. We also handle the Sacramento County permit application for you, so the work is documented and on record from day one.
When the project covers more than the driveway itself - such as a connecting front walkway or a side path - we can extend the same base and material approach through our walkway construction service for a consistent finished look. For yards where a sloped driveway edge needs soil retained, we coordinate with our retaining wall construction team to handle both in the same project phase.
Best for homes where the existing concrete is cracked, heaving, or has reached the end of its usable life - we remove everything and start fresh with a properly engineered base.
Suited for homes adding a driveway where one did not previously exist, or expanding an existing surface to accommodate a second vehicle.
Ideal when the main complaint is water pooling near the garage or foundation - we redesign the slope and drainage path as part of the paver installation.
For homeowners who want materials and patterns that complement their mid-century ranch home - we bring samples and help you choose before any work begins.
Arden-Arcade sits in the Sacramento Valley, where summer temperatures regularly exceed 100 degrees and winter rains arrive in concentrated bursts between November and March. That wet-dry cycle is demanding on any driveway surface - heat bakes and contracts the ground in summer, then winter rains saturate the clay soil and push it upward. A base that is not deep enough or well-compacted will give way within a few years. We build deeper here than contractors in sandier regions because the soil demands it. Homeowners in areas such as Carmichael and Fair Oaks share the same soil and climate conditions, and we apply the same base standards across all of these neighborhoods.
The other local factor that shapes every driveway project here is the age of the housing stock. The large oaks and elms that line Arden-Arcade streets are beautiful, but root systems from trees planted 50 or 60 years ago can run under driveways and lift pavers over time. We account for root proximity during the site assessment and, when possible, adjust the base design or edge placement to reduce long-term conflict between roots and the driveway surface. Getting this right upfront avoids problems that are much harder and more expensive to fix once the pavers are down.
We reply within one business day to schedule a time to visit your property. There is no charge for the estimate, and no pressure to commit at the visit.
We measure the driveway, check drainage patterns, review the existing surface, and discuss paver options. You receive a written estimate that itemizes demolition, base prep, materials, permit fees, and cleanup - no mystery charges.
We file the Sacramento County permit on your behalf - this typically adds one to two weeks before work begins. Once approved, we lock in your start date and confirm the crew schedule.
The crew removes the old driveway, builds the base, lays pavers, and sweeps sand into the joints. Before leaving, we walk through the finished surface with you, explain basic care, and confirm the drainage slope is directing water away from your home.
No obligation, no sales pitch - just a clear price for a properly built paver driveway in Arden-Arcade.
(916) 270-0260We excavate and compact a gravel base matched to the expansive clay conditions found throughout Arden-Arcade and the broader Sacramento area. A base built for this soil does not shift the way a shallow base does when clay swells in winter and shrinks in summer.
We manage the permit application with Sacramento County from start to finish. Permitted work is on record and will not create problems during a home inspection if you ever sell - something homeowners with unpermitted driveways have discovered the hard way.
Proper slope and drainage are engineered into the driveway design before any pavers are laid. The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute sets the standards for how paver systems should manage water, and we follow them on every job.
Your estimate covers everything - demolition, hauling, base preparation, pavers, permit fees, and cleanup. The number you agree to at the start is the number you pay at the end, with no surprise charges tacked on after the crew arrives.
Every one of these details adds up to a driveway that holds up in Arden-Arcade conditions, not just one that looks good on day one. We build to last here because the soil and climate demand it.
Hold back sloped soil at the driveway edge or yard perimeter with a concrete block or stone wall built for Sacramento clay conditions.
Learn MoreExtend the same paver material and base preparation from your driveway through a front path or side yard walkway for a finished, consistent look.
Learn MoreFall booking slots fill fast - call now or submit a request and we will have a written estimate to you within one business day.
