Yes, when they’re installed correctly. A properly built paver driveway uses load-rated pavers, a deeper engineered base, and the correct laying pattern, typically a herringbone layout. When installed to ICPI standards, paver driveways easily handle cars, trucks, and daily use.

In our experience, failures almost always come down to poor base preparation or drainage, not the pavers themselves. Shallow excavation, inadequate compaction, missing edge restraints, or poor water management can all lead to sinking or spreading over time. That’s why driveway installations require a very different approach than patios or walkways.

Paver driveways perform very well in wet conditions when drainage is planned properly. Water can move through the joints and away from the surface, reducing pooling and freeze-thaw stress. In some cases, permeable paver systems are an excellent option for managing runoff on site.

A permeable paver driveway is designed to allow water to pass through the surface and into a specially engineered base below. This helps manage stormwater, reduce surface runoff, and improve drainage. Not every property is suitable for permeable systems, but they can be a great solution in the right conditions.

Paver driveways offer more flexibility than concrete. Instead of cracking when the ground shifts, pavers can move slightly and be reset if needed. They also offer more design options and easier long-term repairs. Concrete can work, but once it cracks, repairs are usually permanent and visible.

Most paver driveway installations take one to two weeks, depending on size, access, weather, and site conditions. Driveways that require demolition of old concrete, additional drainage, or retaining walls may take longer. We’ll outline realistic timelines during your consultation.

Paver driveways are relatively low maintenance. Occasional sweeping, rinsing, and joint sand touch-ups are usually all that’s needed. Polymeric sand helps lock the joints and reduce weed growth. If a section ever settles, individual pavers can be lifted and reset without replacing the entire driveway.

Yes. Many of our paver driveway projects involve removing cracked concrete, failing asphalt, or poorly installed pavers. We remove the old materials, rebuild the base properly, address drainage issues, and install the new driveway so the same problems don’t return.