Paver patios, driveways and concrete in Brentwood

Questions homeowners ask

Concrete or pavers — which is right for my yard?

Poured concrete gives you a clean, continuous surface and usually costs less per square foot. Pavers cost more but can be lifted and reset if a section ever settles, and they give you more color and pattern options. Jorge will walk your space and tell you honestly which one fits the shape of the area and how you plan to use it.

Can you match concrete that is already there?

New concrete never cures to exactly the same shade as older concrete, so a seamless match is not realistic. What usually works better is designing a deliberate break — a paver band or a control joint — so the new section reads as an intentional addition.

How much space do I actually need for a patio?

As a rough guide, a table with six chairs wants about 12 by 14 feet so people can push back without stepping into planting beds. Jorge can mark the footprint out on site so you can stand in it before anything is poured.

Can you replace my cracked concrete patio with pavers?

Yes. When pavers replace an old slab, the existing concrete is broken out and hauled away and a new compacted base is prepared before the pavers go down. Jorge will look at the area, the slope and where water drains, and explain what the replacement involves.

Who installs paver patios and driveways in Brentwood?

Most of Jorge's paver work is right here in Brentwood: Bryan's backyard paver patio and turf side yard, Grant's paver driveway, and Angelina's paver entry steps. Every job starts with digging out and compacting the base so the pavers stay level, and old or cracked concrete can come out as part of the new paver project. Call (925) 679-0350 to talk about yours.

Can you combine pavers and artificial turf in one backyard?

Yes. Jorge has combined pavers and artificial turf in several Brentwood yards, including Bryan's paver patio with a paver-and-turf grid side yard and poolside patios with turf set between pavers. The pavers go down on a compacted base first, then the turf is cut and fitted around them.

Do you install pavers around pools in Brentwood?

Yes. Jorge has built paver pool decks and poolside patios in Brentwood, including Cheryl's poolside patio and fire pit. He looks at the pool coping, drainage away from the pool and the surface you want underfoot before agreeing on the layout.