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Paver Driveway Repair in Columbus, OH
Sunken tracks, wandering edges or cracked units, fixed with your own pavers. Get a free quote.
Serving Columbus and 31 towns, from Powell to Lithopolis and Hilliard to Pataskala
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Paver Driveway Repair
Paver Driveway Repair for Columbus, OH
A paver driveway that has dipped in the tire tracks, rolled at the edges or opened wide joints rarely needs replacing. The pavers themselves almost always outlast the base under them. Repair means pulling up the affected section, correcting whatever let it move, and putting the same pavers back in the same pattern. Done well, the repaired area vanishes into the rest of the driveway, which is something a patched concrete slab can never manage. Same pavers, same pattern, no visible seam.
The cause decides the fix. Dips along the tire paths usually mean a base that was too thin or poorly compacted. Edges that spread mean a missing or failed restraint. A low spot near a downspout points to water softening the clay. Joints full of weeds mean the sand washed out. We pin down which one it is, rebuild the base or restraint in compacted stone, relay the pavers, and refill the joints with polymeric sand so the section locks up again.
What's included
What goes into paver driveway repairs
- 01
Sunken track repair
Pavers lifted from dipped tire paths, the base rebuilt and compacted, and the same units relaid.
- 02
Edge rebuilds
Rolled or spreading edges reset and held with a new edge restraint.
- 03
Single paver swaps
Cracked or oil-stained pavers pulled and replaced with the closest match available.
- 04
Joint sand refill
Washed-out joints cleaned out and refilled with polymeric sand.
- 05
Apron and border fixes
Sunken pavers where the driveway meets the street, garage or walk brought back to grade.
- 06
Water-related causes
Grade or downspout problems that softened the base are pointed out so the repair stays put.
Examples
Paver Driveway Repair: examples
Example photos of the type of work.
How it works
Paver Driveway Repair, step by step
- 1
Find the cause
We look at where the driveway moved and why, from base and restraint to roof water and soil.
- 2
Lift and stack
Pavers in the damaged area are pulled, cleaned and stacked in order for reuse.
- 3
Rebuild underneath
Soft material is dug out, stone base is placed and compacted, and the bedding sand is screeded fresh.
- 4
Relay and lock
The same pavers go back in their pattern, are compacted and get new polymeric joint sand.
Questions
Paver Driveway Repair questions
Why did my paver driveway sink after a few Ohio winters?
Most sinking traces back to water in the clay under a base that was too thin or loosely compacted. Freeze-thaw and the weight of cars then press the pavers down where the tires run. Rebuilding that section on a proper stone base usually ends it.
How much does paver driveway repair cost?
It depends on the size of the area, how deep the base problem goes, whether edge restraint has to be replaced and how many pavers are broken. Reusing your own pavers keeps material costs down. We give a free quote after seeing it.
What should I do before someone looks at the repair?
Move cars off the damaged area and note when you first saw it sink or spread, and whether it gets worse after rain. Photos of standing water after a storm help a lot. Any digging waits for the 811 utility locate.
Can you match pavers if mine are discontinued?
Sometimes not exactly, so the goal is to reuse every original paver. When a few new units are needed, they can go where they show least, with originals moved to the most visible spots. Colors also fade with age, so a new paver looks brighter at first.
Can weeds and ants in the joints be fixed without lifting everything?
Usually. If the base is sound, the old joint sand can be cleaned out, the joints refilled with polymeric sand and the surface compacted. Lifting is only needed where the pavers have actually moved.
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Service area
Paver Driveway Repair around Columbus
We design and lay paver driveway repairs across Columbus and in every town on this list.
Franklin County
Pickaway County
Fairfield County
Delaware County
Licking County
Talk to us about paver driveway repairs
Tell us about the house and the driveway, and we will set up a free quote at the curb.