A driveway built correctly will service your home for a lifetime. At Boston Brick & Stone we start by removing the old driveway. Then we grade the exact area down to 8 inches below the finished top of the new driveway. We compact 4 inches of filler and then float wired squares of rebar 2 inches above the fill. Once all of this is completed along with any framing, 4 inches of cement is poured.

By constructing the driveway in this manner, we can prevent many of the problems driveways in Southern California because of earth movement caused by seismic activity. The procedure for a brick or paving stone driveway is very similar.

Many people want a brick ribbon or a special insert, or sections of cement with grass in between. The color of the cement can be tinted in the mixing process and the wet cement can be stamped with a repeating design or texture.

We always suggest considering what you are planning to use the driveway. Simple answer: to have a smooth surface to pull into the garage, or to park one or more cars. However other clients have family gatherings and other celebrations that spill out on to the driveway. This may change the choice of surface, or even length and breathe of the driveway.

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