Driveway pavers in Camarillo CA - a solid base that drains and stays level
Cracked concrete, puddles or sunken spots at the end of the drive? We lay pavers on a base built for how your lot drains.
Digging out and grading
We dig out to the depth your base needs.
Compacted gravel base
Packed in layers so the pavers have firm footing.
Sand bed and pavers
Interlocking pavers set on a smooth, even sand bed.
Drainage planned in
Drain pipe or permeable pavers where your lot drains slowly.
What goes into a paver driveway in Camarillo?
Driveway pavers in Camarillo are interlocking precast pavers laid on a sand bed over a packed gravel base, and at G&R Camarillo Concrete and Masonry we build that base around how your lot drains, so water has somewhere to go and the pavers stay put under your cars.
Most of the decisions sit under the pavers. One paver maker's guide says a traditional gravel base is time tested but drains slower and needs a lot of compaction, while a permeable base costs slightly more in materials, needs less compaction and suits rainy weather. On lots that drain slowly, I'll talk you through drain pipe and whether permeable pavers make sense for you.
Your price mostly comes down to the driveway's size, how deep the base goes, which pavers and base you pick, any drain pipe, and whether an old driveway has to come out. The schedule turns on whether the city wants a permit, how wet the ground is and what we find once it's dug. I'll put your own number in writing after I've seen the driveway.
- Base depth told to you up front
- Drainage planned for your lot
- A straight answer on permeable pavers
- Owner check before we call it done
How do you know your driveway is due for pavers?
If your driveway is cracking, sinking or holding water after rain, it's worth finding out what's happening underneath before the problem spreads.
Cracked, broken concrete
Wide cracks and broken slabs that keep spreading usually mean the ground under them moved, and patching won't change that.
Pavers sinking in spots
Dips where the tires roll usually point to a thin or poorly packed base under the pavers, not the pavers themselves.
Water standing after rain
Puddles that sit on the driveway or along its edges tell you the water has nowhere to go on your lot.
Loose or rocking pavers
Pavers that shift underfoot or spread at the edges have lost the support that keeps them locked together.
Weeds and washed-out joints
When sand washes out of the joints, pavers start to move and weeds take root, which loosens the surface over time.
A driveway that's too small
If the drive no longer fits your cars, rebuilding it in pavers is a good time to widen it and fix the drainage.
Get your paver driveway estimate
Tell us where you are and what the driveway is doing now. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
What I look at for a paver driveway
Before I recommend anything, I look at how your lot drains, how the drive sits on the ground and why the old one failed, because those decide the base.
How the lot drains
I look at where water runs and where it sits, since slow-draining ground is when drain pipe or a permeable base comes up.
Slope and grade
I check how the drive sits on the slope, because a cut bank beside it may need retaining wall construction to hold the edge.
The old driveway and edges
I find out why the old surface failed and look at any worn brick edging or steps, which our masonry restoration work can bring back.
Mud and dust nearby
Bare soil washing onto the drive or blowing dust can clog permeable pavers quickly, which can rule them out for your lot.
How a paver driveway job runs
Every job starts with me on your driveway, and nothing gets dug until you've seen the plan in writing and told us to go ahead.
You get in touch
You call (805) 233-6281 or send the form, and we set up a time for me to come out.
I look it over
I come out myself, look over the whole driveway and lot, and tell you what it needs and what can wait.
Your written estimate
You get the estimate in writing, with the base depth we plan and whether drain pipe or permeable pavers fit your lot.
Our crew builds it
Once you say go, we take care of any permit, have underground lines marked, and our crew digs out, builds the base and lays the pavers.
Final walk-through
I check the work as it goes, then walk the finished driveway with you before we call it done.
Why Camarillo homeowners call G&R for driveway pavers
You get the owner on your driveway, a plain answer about what's worth doing and what isn't, and satisfaction guaranteed.
The owner gives your estimate
I come out myself to look at the driveway, and I check our crew's work as it goes and before we finish.
Six years of fixing causes
We've been in business since 2020, and doing upkeep on rental homes taught me that a cheap patch just means a second trip.
Licensed and insured for your job
We're licensed and insured, so you can ask for our details and check them before you sign anything.
A straight answer on what can wait
I'd rather tell you a driveway can go another season than sell you work you don't need. Call (805) 233-6281 to find out.
Driveway pavers in Camarillo and the cities nearby
Drainage shapes most paver jobs here. Some Camarillo lots sit on deep, slow-draining flood plain soil that, where it isn't drained, stays soaked within 20 to 40 inches of the surface from about January to May in most years. An industry group recommends drain pipe under driveways in soil like that, since the extra years of service repay its small cost many times over.
The City of Camarillo issues a grading permit for any grading, one per site, covering both digging and fill. Whether your driveway needs one is the city's call, so we check first, file it when it's needed and meet the inspector. We're based in Camarillo and do the same work in Oxnard, Thousand Oaks and other cities, so ask if yours isn't listed.
Want to know if your lot suits permeable pavers?
(805) 233-6281Paver driveway questions
How much does a paver driveway cost in Camarillo?
In the Ventura area, a sand-based concrete paver driveway usually costs about $16 to $19 per square foot, including its gravel base and sand bedding. That's what the work typically runs in the area, not our price, and it leaves out removing an old driveway, so ask whether each bid includes that.
How do I compare quotes for a paver driveway?
Ask every bidder how deep they plan to build the base, because that's where bids quietly differ. A 2022 industry guide sets a 6 to 8 inch minimum base for driveways, while the 2022 Ventura price figures above assume a 4-inch base. We tell you our planned depth so you can line our bid up fairly against the others.
Are permeable pavers a good choice for a Camarillo driveway?
They can be, if the groundwater on your lot sits deep enough. Federal highway guidance says permeable pavers generally aren't placed where the seasonal water table is less than 2 feet down, though they've been used on some coastal sandy soils. Since some ground here stays wet close to the surface through winter and spring, I check your lot before suggesting them.
Who is allowed to install pavers in California?
Installing interlocking pavers falls under a concrete-related services license from the state licensing board. Unlicensed workers can only take minor jobs under $1,000 that need no permit and where they hire no one, and most driveways cost more than that, so check any bidder's license before you sign.
How long does it take before I can drive on new pavers?
Permeable concrete pavers are ready for traffic as soon as they're finished, according to an industry group, with no curing time, and they can even go in during light rain. For any paver driveway, I'll tell you when it's ready for your cars at the walk-through.
How do I keep permeable pavers draining well?
Keep sediment and debris off them and have them looked at on time, because dirt from trees, cars and nearby soil slowly clogs the surface and slows how fast water soaks in. Timely inspection and upkeep can limit that or bring the drainage back.
Ask G&R about your paver driveway
Send your driveway's size in square feet and whether an old one needs to come out, so I know what to look at before I arrive.