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PGT Driveway & Pavers: The Orlando Owner’s Guide
We stock and install PGT-compatible driveway and paver components here in Orlando, with most complete paver driveway installations running between $7,000 and $18,000 depending on square footage, base condition, and the specific PGT paver line you’re matching. If you’re dealing with a failed section, sunken pavers, or a crumbling edge, we can usually get eyes on it within a day or two so you have a written price before any work starts. Most Orlando homeowners discover the problem after a heavy summer downpour, when water stops draining the way it used to and a low spot becomes a small lake in the driveway.
What you’re looking at isn’t always a full replacement. Sometimes it’s a failed base layer under a 10-by-12 section. Sometimes it’s an edge restraint that let go and allowed the whole field to shift. Either way, the fix starts with knowing exactly what failed, not guessing at it. That’s where we come in. Isaac Pruett grew up in Los Angeles and learned the trade at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, and he’s spent the years since applying that training to real problems, including paver driveways that Florida’s heat and rain have been working over for a decade or more.
Which PGT Models This Applies To
PGT’s hardscape lines are specified differently than their window and door products, so the first step is confirming exactly what you have. Most PGT driveway and paver work we see in Orlando falls into concrete interlocking pavers or segmental retaining wall block systems, sized for residential driveways, walkways, and patio applications. The paver thickness matters, and it’s where owners get tripped up: a 60mm paver is fine for a walkway but is too thin for a driveway that sees daily vehicle traffic. Driveway-rated pavers typically run 80mm thick, and that’s the specification we check before quoting anything.
You can identify your PGT paver line by checking the underside of any loose paver for a stamped mold code, or by measuring the paver face. Mixing aftermarket pavers with factory PGT units without matching the mold code leads to color drift and slight size mismatch that becomes obvious in Orlando’s direct sunlight. For most jobs, we recommend OEM PGT units when they’re still in production. When they aren’t, we source measured aftermarket equivalents and test-fit them against your existing field before the crew installs a single paver.
Styles & brands we work with
Signs Your PGT Driveway & Pavers Is Failing
- Standing water after rain. Orlando’s afternoon thunderstorms expose base failure fast. If water pools for more than an hour after a storm, the base under that section has likely settled or washed out. The paver surface is doing its job; what’s under it is not.
- Sunken or rutted wheel tracks. Two parallel dips where your car tires sit means the aggregate base wasn’t compacted deeply enough for vehicle weight. This gets worse every year as sand migrates out from under the pavers.
- Pavers shifting or separating at the edges. Edge restraint failure lets the entire field creep outward. You’ll see gaps opening along the driveway border, and individual pavers will start to rock underfoot because the interlock is gone.
- Efflorescence or surface spalling. A white chalky film is normal for concrete pavers in humid climates, but flaking or pitting of the paver surface means water is getting in and the paver itself is degrading. This is more common on pavers that sit in constant shade against the north side of an Orlando home.
- Weeds or ant mounds pushing through joints. Joint sand loss happens when polymeric sand breaks down from UV exposure. Once that sand is gone, Orlando’s aggressive weed growth and fire ants move in fast. The pavers aren’t the problem yet, but the joint system has failed and the pavers will follow.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
For a full paver driveway installation in Orlando, our written quotes run $7,000 to $18,000, and that range covers everything from a compact two-car driveway to a longer driveway with a walkway tie-in. Partial repairs, where we’re replacing a failed section and re-setting existing pavers, typically run less than half of a full replacement depending on how much base reconstruction is needed. Sealing an existing paver driveway runs $250 to $700, and that’s a maintenance item Orlando’s sun makes worth doing every two to three years.
Every quote we write includes removal of the failed pavers, base excavation and re-compaction, new bedding sand, paver installation, edge restraints, and joint sand. We don’t do verbal estimates that grow on the final bill. The price on the written quote is the price. That’s a Threshold Standard we’ve kept since 2004, and it applies whether we’re replacing three pavers or rebuilding your entire driveway. All our hardscape work is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not right within a year of completion, we return and make it right at no cost to you.
DIY or Call Us?
You can safely check a few things yourself: look for standing water after rain, walk the driveway and feel for rocking pavers, and check whether the edges are pulling away from the curb or sidewalk. Those observations help us quote faster, and they cost you nothing. What typically goes wrong with DIY paver repair is the base. An owner replaces pavers on top of a failed base and the same low spot returns in six months. The pavers are not the root of the problem, and in Florida’s sandy soil, a proper base means excavating deeper than most people expect and compacting in lifts with the right equipment.
If you want an honest assessment of whether it’s a paver problem or a base problem, call us at (850) 920-7745. We’ll tell you what we find, and the estimate is free. Tell me what the problem is. We’ll figure out the rest from there.
How much does a PGT paver driveway cost in Orlando?
A complete PGT-compatible paver driveway installation in Orlando typically runs $7,000 to $18,000, while driveway sealing runs $250 to $700 and partial repairs fall somewhere in between depending on base damage. The biggest cost driver is the condition of the base under your existing pavers: a clean re-set over a healthy base is dramatically less expensive than a full excavation and re-compaction. Call (850) 920-7745 for a written quote, not a verbal range, and we’ll measure your actual driveway before we put any number in front of you.
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AfterHow long do PGT driveway pavers last in Florida?
Properly installed concrete pavers in Orlando typically last 25 to 40 years, but the joint sand and sealer only last 2 to 5 years before they need attention. The Florida heat accelerates UV breakdown of polymeric sand, and our rainy season tests drainage faster than any other climate in the country. If your pavers are failing before the two-decade mark, it’s almost always a base installation problem, not a product problem.
Can a damaged PGT paver section be repaired instead of replaced?
Yes, isolated sections of a PGT driveway can often be repaired by removing the affected pavers, rebuilding the base in that area, and re-setting the original pavers. The catch is that you need enough matching pavers to rebuild the area, and if the original product line is discontinued, we may need to source measured aftermarket units. The repair only makes sense if the surrounding base is still stable, which is something we verify before recommending one path or the other.
How long does a paver driveway replacement take?
Most paver driveway replacements in Orlando take 3 to 5 working days from demolition to final joint sand, depending on driveway size and whether we encounter roots, old concrete, or unexpected soil conditions. Weather is the biggest variable, since our crew works between afternoon thunderstorms during the wet season. We give you a schedule in writing before work starts and we hold to it.
Do you stock PGT driveway pavers?
We stock common PGT-compatible paver profiles and edge restraints on our Orlando trucks, which lets us handle most partial repairs without waiting on a supply order. For full driveway replacements or discontinued product lines, we order the specific pavers for your project from our supplier partners and confirm the lead time before we schedule your start date. If you need it matched exactly, we’ll pull a sample from your driveway and verify against the factory mold code before the order goes in.
If your PGT driveway is pooling water, sinking at the wheel tracks, or pulling apart at the edges, call (850) 920-7745 and describe what you’re seeing. We’ll schedule a free estimate, measure the affected area, and hand you a written price before any work starts. We also stock parts and materials for KraftMaid cabinetry, Cambria and Silestone surfaces, and other major brands our Orlando clients already have in their homes, so we’re used to matching existing products properly.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner, Mason Remodeling Co Orlando at Mason Remodeling Co Orlando, serving Orlando and nearby areas.
