Driveway pavers in Mission TX - a solid base and pavers you can lift and reset
Tired of a cracked, patched driveway? We build paver driveways on a compacted base and walk you through every layer before we start.
Is a paver driveway a good fit for your Mission home?
A paver driveway in Mission is a surface of concrete pavers set on bedding sand over a dug-out, compacted base, with sand swept into the joints to lock them together. Most of the job happens below what you'll ever see, so the base decides how well it holds up.
Most people who call Premier Mission Concrete and Masonry about driveway pavers have a concrete or asphalt driveway that's cracked, sunk or been patched more than once. The joints between pavers help cut down on the cracking you usually see in a poured surface, and that's the main reason to choose them. Your price moves with the size of the driveway, how deep the base goes, the pavers you pick and whether an old driveway has to come out first. The schedule turns mostly on the weather and on the city, because if your job needs a permit, we take care of the paperwork and build the wait into the plan. At the estimate I walk the driveway with you and explain each part, so you can see what's behind your own number.
How we lay driveway pavers, from the dirt up
We start by having buried utility lines marked, because nobody wants a shovel through a gas or water line. Then we dig out, pack the soil and build the base in layers, compacting each one so the driveway doesn't settle under your car. I go over that base with you line by line before we begin, since that's where quotes tend to differ the most. A thin layer of bedding sand goes on top, then the pavers, which we compact, sweep sand into the joints and compact again so they lock together. When we can, we leave you some spare pavers from the same batch, so a later fix matches what's already there.
If your driveway runs along a slope or the yard drops off beside it, retaining wall construction holds the soil back so the edge of the driveway stays put. And if the brick or stone on the front of the house looks tired next to new pavers, our masonry restoration work repairs it to match, so the whole front of the house looks like it belongs together.
Why Mission homeowners call Premier Mission Concrete and Masonry for driveway pavers
The owner gives every estimate
I come out to look at every job and give the estimate myself. A crew lead runs the work on site with our masons and I check in along the way, so the person who explained the job is still keeping an eye on it.
Running this business since 2013
I learned the trade working beside masons on a busy building company's jobs, then started this business in 2013. I'd rather build the driveway your lot needs than sell you the biggest job I can.
Licensed and insured on every job
We're licensed and insured, and we're glad to show you that before work starts. A driveway means digging and heavy equipment on your property, so it should be covered.
Base planned for your soil
Where a lot sits on Hidalgo series soil, which the USDA describes as deep and well drained on nearly level ground, the industry's base guidance for well-drained soil fits the job. We look at what's actually under your driveway once it's dug out, because that's what the base gets planned around.
On a paver driveway, the base is the part you'll never see again once it's done, so ask us about it. Call (956) 379-6055 or use our contact form, and include the driveway's rough size in square feet and whether an old driveway comes out first.
Get a free on-site estimate for your paver driveway
Send us the rough size of your driveway and whether an old one comes out, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, walk the driveway with you and explain each part of the estimate. There's no obligation.
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Questions before you book driveway pavers
How much does a paver driveway cost in Mission, TX?
Near Mission, a sand-set concrete paver driveway with its base and sand bedding usually runs about $13 to $16 per square foot, based on McAllen pricing. That figure assumes a 4-inch compacted gravel base and leaves out removing an old driveway, so a replacement adds that step to the cost. Every job we do is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Do I need a permit for a paver driveway in Mission, TX?
Mission requires a permit for any concrete or asphalt slab worth $100 or more, and that list doesn't name paver driveways, so check with the city about yours. Ask the city's Inspections Division, which issues permits, at 956-580-8691 about your own project. When a job needs a city permit, we handle the paperwork and build the wait into the schedule.
Can pavers be lifted to fix a sunken spot or reach a buried pipe?
Yes, the pavers can be lifted, the base or utility underneath repaired, and the same pavers set back in place. That means a repair under the driveway doesn't leave a mismatched patch the way cutting into concrete usually does.
How deep should the base be under a paver driveway?
Industry guidance says a home driveway on well-drained soil should have a base at least 6 inches thick. That's deeper than the 4-inch base in the McAllen price above, so ask every contractor what depth their quote covers before you compare numbers.
How long does a new paver driveway take before I can drive on it?
You can drive on pavers right after they're installed, because there's no concrete to wait on while it cures. The start date can still move, since one industry guide says sand and pavers shouldn't go down in heavy rain, so a wet spell can push things back.
What is the best way to get ready for a paver driveway estimate in Mission?
Measure the rough length and width of your driveway so you have its size in square feet, and note whether an old concrete or asphalt driveway has to come out first. If your home sits in a historic district, tell us early so any extra review is part of the plan. Then call (956) 379-6055 or send the form.
Other work that often goes with a new driveway
- Retaining wall construction
Planning raised beds, a terraced front yard or a level spot for parking? A block or stone retaining wall holds the ground where you want it, season after season.
- Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone that's stained, crumbling at the joints or patched over the years can be cleaned and repaired to match, so the house looks cared for again.