How long do pavers last?

Properly installed pavers regularly last several decades. The pavers themselves are extremely durable; what determines lifespan is the base underneath and the edge restraint holding everything in place. That's why we put so much of the work into preparation you'll never see.

Do pavers need to be sealed?

Sealing is optional but worthwhile for most Chesapeake patios and driveways. It deepens the color, resists stains from grills and vehicles, and slows weed growth and moss in the joints. We'll recommend a sealer suited to your paver type and let you know how often to reapply.

What happens if a paver cracks or sinks?

That's one of the biggest advantages of pavers over poured concrete. A damaged paver can be lifted and replaced individually without disturbing the rest of the surface. A sunken section usually means a base issue, which can be corrected by lifting the affected pavers, re-compacting, and resetting them.

Are permeable pavers a good choice in Chesapeake?

Often, yes. Chesapeake is flat, low-lying, and wet, and standing water is a common backyard problem. Permeable pavers let rain drain straight through the surface into a gravel reservoir below instead of pooling or running off, which helps with both drainage and stormwater management.

Can you install pavers over an existing concrete patio?

Sometimes. If the existing slab is sound, level, and drains properly, a paver overlay can be an option. If it's cracked, heaving, or holding water, it's better to remove it and build a proper base. We'll assess the slab during your free quote and recommend the right approach.

Norfolk Paver Installation Services

Norfolk is a tough place to lay pavers well. Much of the city sits low, the water table is high, and a heavy summer storm can leave yards in Larchmont or Ocean View standing in water for days. Pavers installed on a thin base in these conditions sink, shift and puddle within a few seasons. Andrae's Landscaping provides paver installation services built for Norfolk ground, with deeper bases, planned drainage and materials chosen to match the character of your home. From patios in Ghent to pool surrounds in Wards Corner, every project is designed, built and finished by our own crew.

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Paver Patio Installation

A paver patio turns an unused patch of lawn into the best room in the house. Our paver patio installation starts with how you’ll use the space, whether that’s dining for eight, a quiet corner for morning coffee or a fire pit gathering spot, and sizes the patio to fit. On Norfolk’s compact lots, we often design patios that wrap the house or step down from a deck to make every foot count. Patterns, borders and colors are chosen to suit your home, from classic red brick looks that match older Norfolk architecture to clean modern finishes.

Paver Walkway Installation

A walkway sets the tone before anyone reaches your front door. Our paver walkway installation covers front entry paths, side yard connectors and garden walks, each built with clean edges and a base that keeps every paver level for years. In older Norfolk neighborhoods where cracked concrete paths are common, replacing them with pavers is one of the quickest ways to lift curb appeal. And if tree roots or settling ever cause a problem, individual pavers can be lifted and reset without tearing out the whole path.

Pool Surrounds

Pavers are one of the best surfaces you can put around a pool. They stay cooler underfoot than poured concrete, offer better grip when wet and drain through the joints instead of pooling. We build pool surrounds that frame the water cleanly, slope away from the pool edge and hold up to constant sun, splashing and chlorine. For retaining walls, fire pits and full backyard builds around your pool, see our hardscape construction services.

Our Installation Process

The pavers are the last thing to go in and the only thing you'll see, but the quality of the job is decided long before that.

1. Site visit and plan

We measure the space, check drainage and access, and help you choose the material, pattern and layout. You'll get a free itemized quote before anything is booked.

2. Excavation and base

We dig to the right depth for the job and build a compacted gravel base in layers. On low lying Norfolk lots, we plan the grade so water moves away from your home instead of collecting on the new surface.

3. Laying and cutting

A level sand bed goes down, then the pavers are set in your chosen pattern and cut cleanly at every edge and curve.

4. Lock-in and walkthrough

Edge restraints hold the perimeter, joint sand locks every paver in place, and we walk the finished surface with you before we call it done.

Our Work in Norfolk

From paver patios and poolside hardscaping to complete
backyard transformations, our portfolio shows what's possible.
Browse our recent projects below, then picture your own yard on the list.

Outdoor Pavers

Walking Pavers

Poolside Pavers

Backyard Walkway + Patio

Garden + Walkway

Landscape Design

Paver Patio

Lawn Maintenance

Hedge + Bush Maintenance

Lawn + Bush Maintenance

Lawn Maintenance

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Paver Installation Pricing

Paver installation starts at $20 to $25 per square foot installed.* As a rough guide, a 300 square foot patio typically runs $6,000 to $7,500, and a 100 square foot walkway runs $2,000 to $2,500. Natural stone, complex patterns, extra drainage work and removal of old concrete can raise the total. For a deeper breakdown, see our paver installation cost guide.

*Final pricing is confirmed after a free site visit.

Frequently Asked Questions About Paver Installation in Norfolk

How much does paver installation cost in Norfolk?

Paver installation starts at $20 to $25 per square foot installed. A 300 square foot patio typically runs $6,000 to $7,500. Final pricing is confirmed after a free site visit. Call 757-908-3855 to book yours.

Will pavers hold up with Norfolk's flooding and high water table?

Yes, when the base is built for it. We excavate deeper on wet lots, compact the gravel base in layers and grade the surface so water drains away from your home. For yards that flood often, permeable pavers let rainwater soak through the surface instead of pooling on top.

Can you match the brick look of an older Norfolk home?

Absolutely. Clay brick pavers and brick style concrete pavers are a natural match for the historic homes in Ghent, Colonial Place and Larchmont. We'll bring samples to your site visit so you can see them against your house.

Are pavers a good choice around a pool?

They're one of the best. Pavers stay cooler than concrete, give better grip when wet and drain through the joints. If you're weighing a raised surface instead, our Norfolk deck builders can price a pool deck so you can compare.

How long does paver installation take?

A walkway usually takes a day or two. A standard patio takes two to five days, and larger pool surrounds can take a week or more depending on excavation and drainage work.

Which Norfolk neighborhoods do you serve?

We install pavers across Norfolk, including Ghent, Larchmont, Colonial Place, Edgewater, Talbot Park, Wards Corner, Bayview and Ocean View, as well as Virginia Beach and Chesapeake.

Norfolk Paver Installation Services

Paver Patio Installation

Paver Walkway Installation

Pool Surrounds