Paver Walkways

A paver walkway is one of the most versatile and visually striking ways to connect your Long Island home's driveway, patio, garden, and front entry into a cohesive outdoor living space. At Brothers Paving & Masonry Corporation, we have installed thousands of linear feet of paver walkways across Nassau and Suffolk Counties, and we understand the unique soil conditions, drainage challenges, and aesthetic expectations that come with building on Long Island.

Interlocking concrete pavers are manufactured units that lock together over a compacted aggregate base and a thin bedding layer of sand. Unlike poured concrete, a paver walkway is not a single rigid slab. Each individual unit can flex independently, which is critical in a climate where winter frost heave and spring thaw cycles put enormous stress on hardscape surfaces. If the ground shifts slightly, pavers move with it and can be reset without tearing out an entire section. This flexibility translates directly into lower long-term maintenance costs and a surface that looks great decade after decade.

When you choose Brothers Paving for your paver walkway, the process begins with an on-site consultation where we evaluate your property's grading, soil type, and drainage patterns. We discuss your vision for the space, review color and pattern options, and take precise measurements. Our design team then produces a layout that accounts for curves, borders, transitions to other surfaces, and any steps or grade changes along the route.

Preparation is where most of the real work happens. We excavate to a depth of eight to twelve inches depending on soil conditions, remove organic material, and install geotextile stabilization fabric to prevent base migration into the subsoil. Next, we place and compact processed gravel in multiple lifts, checking grade and slope at every stage to ensure positive drainage away from foundations and toward appropriate outlets. A one-inch bedding layer of coarse concrete sand is then screeded to a uniform thickness before pavers are laid.

We work with leading manufacturers including Cambridge Pavingstones, Nicolock, and Belgard, giving you access to a huge range of colors, textures, and shapes. Popular choices on Long Island include Cambridge Ledgestone for a clean modern look, Nicolock Colonial for a traditional aesthetic, and tumbled pavers that mimic the character of aged natural stone. Borders and soldier courses in contrasting colors add definition and visual interest to any walkway design.

After the pavers are placed and cut to fit, we compact the entire surface with a plate compactor fitted with a protective pad. Polymeric sand is then swept into the joints and activated with a light misting of water. This sand hardens to lock the pavers in place, inhibit weed growth, and resist ant tunneling, three of the most common maintenance concerns homeowners raise.

Long Island's coastal environment means salt air, occasional nor'easters, and heavy foot traffic during summer entertaining season. Pavers handle all of this with minimal upkeep. We recommend a simple cleaning once or twice a year and reapplication of a breathable sealer every three to five years to maintain color vibrancy and stain resistance. If a paver ever chips or stains beyond cleaning, it can be individually replaced without disturbing the surrounding surface.

Beyond durability, paver walkways add measurable value to Long Island properties. Real estate professionals consistently note that well-designed hardscaping is one of the highest-return exterior improvements a homeowner can make. A paver walkway leading from the driveway to a beautifully framed front entry creates an immediate impression of quality and care that buyers respond to.

Whether you need a simple three-foot-wide path from your driveway to the backyard or an elaborate curved entryway with integrated lighting and planting beds, Brothers Paving has the experience and craftsmanship to deliver. Contact us today for a free consultation and estimate on your Long Island paver walkway project.