Paver Driveway Installation in Fairfax, VA

Pavers are the longest-lasting driveway surface we build, but only when the base is right, and Fairfax clay is hard on a weak base. We dig out, lay fabric, compact stone in lifts, and lock the edges so the field cannot spread. Every paver install comes with Summit's 15-year no-settlement warranty, and we only use paver brands that carry a lifetime manufacturer warranty.

Building a paver base on Fairfax soil

Fairfax County's soil maps show shrink-swell clays in many neighborhoods, and its homeowner guide on marine clay notes that water percolates very slowly through these soils. Water trapped under a driveway softens the subgrade, and pavers on a soft subgrade rut.

So the subgrade gets dug out to firm soil and covered with fabric, and the stone base goes in and is compacted in lifts. If water collects at the low end, we plan where it goes, whether that is a graded outlet or a permeable section.

Who approves what in Fairfax

In unincorporated Fairfax County, a new or reshaped apron on a state-maintained road needs a VDOT land use permit. In the independent City of Fairfax, removing or replacing a driveway apron needs a right-of-way permit from the City's Department of Public Works.

Widening a driveway or adding a parking pad can bring in the county's front-yard coverage limits, and many Fairfax subdivisions require HOA approval for a change of material. We confirm all of this with you before the design is final.

From asphalt to pavers

Most of the paver driveways we are asked about in Fairfax replace an old asphalt or concrete driveway. Removal and base work are a large part of the job, so we look at what is under the existing surface during the estimate and tell you how deep we expect to dig. Borders, banding, and a paver apron are all options. You pick the paver, color, and pattern; we bring samples.