Borders & Aprons · Columbus Driveway Pavers
Driveway Paver Borders & Aprons in Columbus, OH
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Paver Borders & Aprons
Driveway Paver Borders for Columbus, OH
Not every driveway needs replacing. If your concrete is sound but plain, a paver border can change how the whole front of the house reads. A ribbon of pavers down each side widens the driveway visually, ties it to a paver walk, and gives the lawn a crisp edge instead of a crumbling one. A paver apron or entry band at the top or bottom of the driveway works like a welcome mat for the property, marking the point where the street ends and your place begins.
A border is built like a narrow driveway of its own. The soil beside the slab is dug out to full depth, stone base is compacted tight against the concrete edge, and the pavers sit on screeded sand with a restraint along the lawn side. That matters because tires drift onto borders constantly, and a shallow strip of pavers set in dirt will sink within a season or two. Where the border meets the concrete, the joint is kept tight so water runs off it instead of down into it.
What's included
What goes into paver borders and aprons
- 01
Side ribbons
One or two courses of pavers along each edge of the driveway, set flush with the concrete.
- 02
Widening strips
A wider paver band that adds real room for opening doors and stepping out of the car.
- 03
Paver aprons
A paver section at the garage or street end, where the rules for the right-of-way allow it.
- 04
Entry bands
A crosswise band partway up a long driveway that breaks up the slab and lines up with the front walk.
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Full-depth base
The same compacted stone base a driveway gets, so borders hold when tires run over them.
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Sawcut edges
Where the old edge is ragged, the concrete is cut straight so the pavers meet it with a clean, tight joint.
Examples
Paver Borders & Aprons: examples
Example photos of the type of work.
How it works
Paver Borders & Aprons, step by step
- 1
Read the slab
We check that the concrete is worth keeping, since a border around a failing driveway only frames the problem.
- 2
Lay out the frame
Border width, color and any apron or entry band are marked so you can judge the proportions from the street.
- 3
Dig and base
The strip beside the slab is excavated to driveway depth and stone base is compacted in lifts.
- 4
Set and finish
Pavers go down flush with the concrete, the outer edge is restrained and the joints are sanded.
Questions
Paver Borders & Aprons questions
Will a paver border heave away from my concrete in winter?
Not if the base under the border is as deep and well drained as a driveway's. Borders lift when they sit in wet clay that freezes, so the strip is dug out fully and compacted stone takes its place. The joint at the concrete stays tight so water does not feed the ground below.
How does the cost of a border compare with a new driveway?
A border is the smaller project, since the concrete stays, but its cost depends on length, width, the paver, any saw cutting of the old edge and whether an apron is included. Curved driveways take more cuts than straight ones. We give you a free quote once we have seen the driveway.
Can I put a paver apron where my driveway meets the street?
Sometimes. That section usually sits in the public right-of-way, where Columbus and each suburb set their own rules for materials and may require a permit. Some insist on concrete there, so we look into it before designing a paver apron, and a band at the top of the driveway is the fallback.
How wide should a driveway border be?
Most borders run from one to three paver widths per side. A single course reads as trim, while two or three add usable width and look more deliberate on a broad two-car driveway. We mark the options on the ground so you can compare them from the street.
Can a border match a new paver walk?
Yes, and that is one of the best reasons to add one. Using the same paver and color on the border and the front walk ties the driveway to the door, so the front of the house reads as one design.
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Service area
Paver Borders & Aprons around Columbus
We design and lay paver borders and aprons across Columbus and in every town on this list.
Franklin County
Pickaway County
Fairfield County
Delaware County
Licking County
Talk to us about paver borders and aprons
Tell us about the house and the driveway, and we will set up a free quote at the curb.