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Here is a 'during' photo so you can see how it was done:



Pretty self- explanatory, but here goes:

-Remove old driveway and go down 15".

-Add 1/4" minus rock and compact.

-Pin down edging strips.

-Add sand and screed using 2" PVC pipe.

-Lay pavers. (start at the curb and make up the difference at the house/garage). Make sure they are tight against one another.

-Mark edges and cut with a concrete saw.

-Lay edging pavers.

-Compact the whole thing.

-Add horrendously expensive polymer-mix sand to seal the cracks and prevent weeds from growing in the gaps.

-Rinse off.

-Stand back and enjoy.

NOTE: Use barricades to prevent your friends from parking their oil-leaking cars on your new driveway.

I'm not sure how the total cost was broken down, but I used to install these many years ago, and it's not that difficult if you take your time. I have seen classes advertised at home shows- so you can DIY. The guy who did mine also goes down to CA to do this- if you need more info, PM me and we can talk.

Cheers,

Paul.
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