Hardscaping
Driveways & Walkways
The first thing anyone sees. Interlock driveways and walkways built strong enough for your trucks and sharp enough to stop people on the street.
A driveway takes more abuse than anything else on your property: the weight of every vehicle, turning tires, snow, salt and freeze-thaw. An interlock driveway handles it, but only if the base is built for the load. Groundwork Landscaping excavates deeper for driveways than for patios, uses patterns that lock together under turning tires, and ties the walkway and front steps into one look.
What's included
- Removal of old asphalt, concrete or stone, hauled away.
- Deep excavation and a thick, compacted granular base for vehicle weight.
- Vehicle-rated patterns, such as herringbone, which resist shifting under tires.
- Borders and inlays to frame the driveway and walkway.
- Drainage sloped to the street or a drain, away from the garage and house.
- Edge restraint and joint sand to lock everything in place.
How it's built
- Check the rules. Widening a driveway or changing the curb cut usually needs municipal approval.
- Remove and dig. Old surface out, excavated deep for the load.
- Base and lay. Granular base compacted in lifts, then pavers laid and cut.
- Compact and sand. Pavers compacted into the bedding and joints filled.
Complete the entrance
A walkway that matches the driveway, new front steps and path lighting finish the front of the house. Already have interlock that's sinking or weedy? Try interlock repair and sealing first.
What affects the cost of driveways & walkways
Driveways are priced by square footage, with a deeper base than a patio to carry vehicles. Removing old asphalt or concrete, the paver and pattern, borders, curves, drainage and permit requirements affect the total. Walkways cost more per square foot than driveways, because they have more cuts and edges for their size.
Driveways & Walkways questions
Is interlock better than asphalt?
Interlock costs more up front but lasts longer, looks better and can be repaired in sections. Asphalt is cheaper but needs resealing and eventually repaving.
Will my driveway sink where I park?
Not when the base is built deep enough for vehicles. Sinking ruts usually come from a thin base or poor compaction.
Do I need a permit to widen my driveway?
Often, yes. The section between the sidewalk and the street is usually municipal property, so we check with the city or town before changing it.
Can I use salt on an interlock driveway?
Yes, regular de-icers are generally fine on concrete pavers. Avoid sharp metal shovel and plow edges on the surface.
How long before I can drive on it?
Usually as soon as the pavers are compacted and the joints are sanded. Polymeric sand may need a day or two to set first.
Can a driveway be heated?
Yes, heating cables can be installed under interlock during construction. It adds cost and needs a licensed electrical contractor, but it keeps snow and ice off.
Will oil stains come out of interlock?
Fresh stains clean up well with the right cleaner, and a badly stained paver can be lifted and replaced, which isn't possible with poured concrete.
Can you match my driveway to my front steps?
Yes. We plan the driveway, walkway and steps together so the colours, borders and materials work as one entrance.
Where we offer driveways & walkways
We provide driveways & walkways for homes and businesses in Windsor, LaSalle and Tecumseh. See what to expect in your area:
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