Brick Pavers

HOW MUCH DO BRICK PAVERS COST?

Depending on the place that you live in, prices may vary but the typical price should be about $5 per square foot. You will be charged extra if you request for any customization so keep that in mind too. Professional installation will be around $15 to $30 per square foot although it can increase if you want fancier designs. These are just some rough estimates but it should be good enough for you to have an idea of the typical cost. Just to give you an idea, concrete pavers or poured concrete can be around $6 to $10 per square foot.

BRICK PAVER INSTALLATION

As with any other driveway materials, the basis of a good brick paver surface lies in the preparation that you do before and during installation. This is where a professional like the GetPro Contractors with their years of experience comes into play. Keep in mind that cars or other heavy payloads will be using the paver surface so don’t skimp out on proper installation.  

Here’s a simplified version of  the steps involved when laying down brick pavers:

1. Ground Preparation – clean the area and make sure its rubble free and levelled out before tamping down firmly with a mechanical compactor. This will also make it easier for you to outline the area you intend to pave using layout strings as markers.
2. Sand Spreading – this is usually done with two runner boards with notches or markers to indicate a uniform level for you to follow. Loosely spread sand over the entire paving area using the notch or mark on the running boards to give you a rough levelled surface before measuring carefully with spirit levels.
3. Laying Pavers – with your specific design in mind, start laying pavers in the pattern that you want. Carefully place each paver onto the sand and gently tap it into place using a rubber mallet. Make sure there’s around 2mm of gap in between each brick.
4. Compacting Process – after laying the pavers, use a plate compactor to level the surface. Keep in mind that there are specific frequencies and area coverage used when using a plate compactor so we reiterate that having a professional contractor is the best way to have this done. 
5. Joint Filling & Clean Up – after finishing the section use a soft brush to remove excess materials or debris for the surface. Sweep white washed dry sand into all joints until they are filled evenly. The sand will act as a sealant for the joints ensuring that each brick is sealed and locked tightly with each other. 
6. Edge Barrier Installation – this step is crucial especially on the outermost bricks that don’t push against a solid surface. Edge restraint barriers can be installed using pre-mixed concrete which should even extend under the brick and not just the sides to ensure that the individual bricks don’t spread up and separate from each other under heavy load.

We do not recommend doing it yourself to save on labor cost because it’s really not practical to have it re-done by a contractor if you messed up on just 1 brick along the way. Here’s a simple guide to show you how it’s done.