Driveway pavers in Longview TX - a driveway with a solid base and tight edges
Tired of a cracked concrete driveway or one that holds puddles? We lay interlocking pavers on a deep, packed base with edges that hold.
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What does it take to put in a paver driveway in Longview?
A paver driveway is interlocking concrete pavers set on a bed of sand over a packed base of crushed stone, with edge restraints that keep the whole surface locked together, and that's how we install driveway pavers in Longview, TX.
Most folks who call us are looking at an old concrete driveway that's cracked, sunk at the edges or holding water, and they want something that looks better and lasts longer. The price mostly turns on how many square feet you have, whether old concrete has to come out first, which pavers you pick and how deep the base needs to go for your lot and the cars on it. The schedule turns on the tear-out, the weather, since we don't build a base in soaked ground, and whether the city wants a permit for your job. When I come out, I measure and photograph the driveway and give you a written estimate with your own figure on it, and if the front walk needs the same treatment, I can price walkway construction on the same visit.
What tells you it's time to redo your driveway?
Cracks running across the slab
Long cracks across a concrete driveway usually mean the ground or base underneath moved and the slab couldn't flex with it. Water gets in through every crack, so if you wait they widen and the pieces start to tip.
Puddles that sit after rain
Water standing in the same spot means there's a low place or the drive has lost its slope. The longer it sits, the softer the ground under it gets, and the low spot keeps sinking.
Ruts where the tires go
On an older paver driveway, two dips along the tire paths usually mean the base was too thin or went soft. Caught early, we can lift those pavers and rebuild the base, but left alone the pavers crack and the repair grows.
Pavers spreading at the edges
Gaps opening along the sides and pavers drifting outward mean the edge restraint failed or was never put in. Once the edge goes, the sand washes out and the pavers in the middle lose their grip on each other too.
How we put in driveway pavers
A paver driveway holds up because of the base and the edges, so that's where we spend our time. We mark out the drive, take out the old concrete or sod and dig down far enough for a driveway base, which runs thicker than a walk's and depends on your ground, how water drains off your lot and what you park on it. We spread crushed stone in layers and pack each one, shape it so water runs off, and set the edge restraint before a single paver goes down, and I'll show you the one we use, since steel, aluminum, a concrete curb or plastic edging made for pavers can all hold a driveway. Then we level a thin bed of sand, lay the pavers, run the compactor over them, sweep sand into the joints and clean up your yard before we leave.
A new driveway often touches other work. If the drive cuts into a slope or sits below a raised yard, we can build the wall that holds the ground back through our retaining wall construction. And if the brick on the house is crumbling at the joints, masonry restoration takes care of it so the old brick holds up as well as the new drive.
Standard interlocking pavers
These suit most driveways, where you want a tight, solid surface and rainwater can run off to the yard or the street. It's the type most folks start from when they compare prices.
Permeable pavers
These let rainwater soak through the joints into the ground, and they're made for driveways as well as walks and parking lots. They suit a lot where runoff or puddles are the problem, and we can price them next to standard pavers so you can compare.
Herringbone laying pattern
Industry guidance recommends herringbone, a zigzag layout, where cars drive every day because it gives the most interlock and strength. It's the pattern to ask about for a driveway, while simpler patterns fit walks and patios fine.
Get a written estimate for your paver driveway
We get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out, measure and photograph your driveway, and give you a free written estimate with no obligation to book.
(903) 309-1954- Based in
- Longview, TX 75601
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
What happens after you call about a paver driveway in Longview?
Here's how a paver driveway goes with us, from your first call to the final walk-through, and who handles each part along the way.
Call or send us a message
Call (903) 309-1954 or fill out the form, and we'll get back to you to set a time for me to come out. A rough size and a photo of the driveway help me come prepared.
I measure and price it
I come out myself, take measurements and photos, and look at where water goes and what has to come out. You get a written estimate that spells out the base, the edging and the pavers, with permeable priced beside standard if you asked, so you're not guessing about cost.
We line up digging and permits
Once you say go, our first call is to Texas Excavation Safety Systems at 1-800-DIG-TESS, at least two working days before we dig, as Longview's permit instructions require. We also take care of any permit the job needs, and since the city's office keeps weekday hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., that part moves on weekdays.
We build it and walk it
Our crew digs out, builds and packs the base, sets the edges and lays the pavers. Before we pack up, we walk the finished driveway with you so you can look over the edges and joints and ask about anything.
Why Longview homeowners call Superior Longview Concrete and Masonry for driveway pavers
I look at every job myself
I come out to see every driveway myself, and I work on site alongside our crew when the work gets done. The person who priced your job is the one making sure it's built that way.
Started in Longview in 2023
I began as a helper hauling brick and mixing mortar, learned the trade on other people's jobs and started this business here in 2023. You're hiring someone who has done the heavy work firsthand, not just sold it.
Covered while we're on your property
We're fully licensed and insured, and we'll show you the paperwork before we start if you ask. That matters when equipment is working a few feet from your house and your neighbor's yard.
You'll know what's under the pavers
Once the base is packed you won't see it again, so I'll walk you through what we did and why, and we leave the yard swept clean. A driveway you understand is one you can look after.
What matters most on a driveway is how it carries your car years from now, so compare the base and edges on every quote you get. When you're ready for ours, send us a message or call (903) 309-1954.
Paver driveways, walls and brickwork in Longview
Before we dig, we check with the city's Development Services office, the office that handles permits here, because whether a particular driveway needs one isn't something we guess at. If your job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork with the city, set up the inspections and tell you if anything needs your signature.
Around Longview we mostly see original concrete driveways on older houses, cracked across the middle and sunk where roof water or yard runoff hits them, so I look at where the water goes before I price the base. We're based in Longview and work across the cities around it, and we see the same tired driveways on jobs in Kilgore and Marshall.
Questions about driveway pavers in Longview
How much does a paver driveway cost in Longview?
Installing driveway pavers across the US usually costs about $18 to $23 per square foot, which makes it a starting point rather than a Longview price. Since that figure is national, the written estimate is where you get a number for your own driveway.
Who do I call about a driveway permit in Longview?
You call the City of Longview's Development Services office at 903-237-1074. If you're filing a permit yourself, the city asks you to call that number before you submit it online. If we're doing your driveway, we make that call for you.
Are permeable pavers right for my driveway?
They're a good fit when you want rainwater to soak in rather than run off and the groundwater at your place isn't close to the surface. National guidance says permeable pavers generally aren't used where groundwater sits within 2 feet of the bottom of the pavement, so ask about groundwater at your address first. They're kept up with ordinary sweeping or a vacuum, and a surface that clogs can be vacuumed out so water soaks in again.
How do I choose a paver driveway installer?
Pick an experienced installer who can show you driveways they've done, and ask whether they hold a current ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Certification, which one industry guide says installers should have. Then ask how deep they plan the base for your lot and which edge restraint they'll use, because those two answers tell you how the driveway will hold together.
Is a paver driveway better than a concrete driveway?
For most driveways I'd choose pavers, because they sit on a packed base and can move a little without cracking, and a sunken or stained spot can be lifted and reset with the same pavers. Poured concrete usually costs less up front, but once it cracks, the crack or the patch shows for good.
How long does it take to install a paver driveway?
Most of the time goes into the tear-out and the base, not the pavers, so a big slab to remove or a run of wet weather adds the most days. Before digging there's also the two-working-day dig call and any permit the city asks for. I'll go over the schedule for your driveway when I give you the estimate.
Other masonry work around a new driveway
A driveway on a hill or below a raised yard often needs a wall to keep dirt and runoff from spilling across the new pavers after every storm.
Brick steps, a mailbox or a house front that looks worn beside new pavers can be cleaned up and repaired so the whole entry looks cared for.
Areas we serve for paver driveways near Longview
Superior Longview Concrete and Masonry is based in Longview, Texas, and we lay paver driveways across the cities around it. The eight cities below have their own pages, including White Oak and Gladewater, and we work in other nearby cities too.
Longview, TX
Book a visit to price your driveway
Call (903) 309-1954 or use the form with your driveway's rough size in square feet and whether you're leaning toward permeable or standard pavers, and I'll come out ready to talk through your options.