It happens all too often—a poorly installed paver driveway, walkway or patio begins to shift or sink, compromising users’ safety, diminishing the beauty of the space, causing puddling, or worse. That’s one of the reasons the Van Zelst team was brought in for this project. The previous installers had cut corners on compacting deep enough layers of sand and gravel, causing the paver driveway to fail. Once we saw the previous workmanship firsthand, we weren’t surprised that it hadn’t stood up to the weight of cars and SUVs, as well as seasonal changes in the weather.

Together, the Van Zelst team and the homeowners considered more than a dozen paver options before deciding that reclaimed clay pavers provided just the look they desired. These offered a weathered, variegated look that beautifully complement the home’s exterior and, installed by our in-house team, will perform beautifully in a paver driveway for generations to come.