Paver Driveway Options
Compare paver driveway options side by side: new drives, extensions, circular layouts, permeable systems and natural stone.
Which Paver Driveway Options Fit Your Home?
Paver driveway options come down to three questions: how you park, how water moves across the lot, and the look you want from the street. For example, a family with two cars and a boat needs a very different layout than a single-car villa.
Below are the options we build most often. Each one uses the same foundation: a compacted base, solid edge restraint and vehicle-rated pavers. Then the layout, material and pattern change to suit the house.
If you are still deciding on a look, start with our driveway designs page and the pattern guide.
Driveway Types We Build
Full paver driveway
First, the classic choice: a complete new driveway from the garage to the street apron. See driveway installation.
Concrete to pavers
Instead of patching, remove an old slab and replace it with pavers on a new base. See concrete to paver driveways.
Extensions and parking pads
Add width for another car, a side pad for a trailer or a walkway link. More on driveway extensions.
Circular driveways
Similarly, a loop or half-circle that lets guests pull in and out without backing up. See circular paver driveways.
Permeable pavers
In addition, wider joints and an open-graded stone base that let rain soak in. Read about permeable driveways.
Travertine and brick looks
Finally, natural stone or brick-style concrete pavers for a classic finish. Compare them in the travertine guide.
What Every Option Has in Common
A base that drains
Sandy soil and heavy rain punish weak bases. So we excavate deeper than a patio and compact crushed stone in lifts.
Slope away from the house
Also, every driveway pitches water toward the street or a drain, never toward the garage.
Locked edges
In addition, edge restraint holds the field of pavers in place. Without it, the outer rows drift and joints open.
Joint sand that stays put
We sweep and compact joint sand so the pavers interlock. Also, see our polymeric sand guide.
Paver Driveway Options by Town
For town-by-town details, including common lot types and HOA notes, see the local driveway pages on venicepavers.com.
Driveway Options FAQs
What is the most popular paver driveway option?
In fact, a full paver driveway in a herringbone pattern with a contrasting border is the most common choice we install around Venice.
Can I add pavers to widen my concrete driveway?
Yes, although matching old concrete is hard. Many homeowners use a paver border or band to tie the two together. Our guide to widening a driveway with pavers explains the choices.
Are permeable pavers worth it here?
They can be, especially on lots with drainage problems. However, they cost more and need joint maintenance. The permeable driveway guide covers the trade-offs.
Which paver thickness do driveways need?
Driveways need vehicle-rated pavers, commonly 60 mm for cars and 80 mm for heavier loads. See the paver thickness guide.
Not Sure Which Option Fits?
We will look at your lot, parking needs and drainage, then show you two or three options side by side.
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