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Driveway & Walkway Paving

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Driveway & Walkway Paving

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Driveways and Walkways Built for Desert Conditions

Updated October 2026

Pavers are a solid choice for a driveway, they handle heat expansion better than poured concrete, they drain faster after monsoon rain, and a cracked section can be pulled and replaced without tearing out the whole surface. That's not a small thing in a climate where summer ground temps crack plain concrete within a few years. InfinityTurf Landscaping LLC handles the full scope: demo, base prep, sand setting, paver placement, and final compaction and sealing. The crew is STC Certified and has been doing this across the Phoenix Valley for over a decade. Call (623) 263-2652 for a free on-site quote.

The cost of a driveway or walkway paving project depends on the square footage, the paver material you choose (concrete, travertine, or brick), the condition of the existing surface, and how much demolition is needed upfront. A small decorative walkway and a full double-wide driveway are entirely different scopes. Our paver installation and repair work covers both residential driveways and foot-traffic pathways, and every job includes proper base compaction so the surface doesn't shift or settle after the first summer. Every job is different, contact InfinityTurf Landscaping LLC for an accurate estimate.

Why Pavers

Concrete Slabs vs. Pavers in Desert Heat Pavers

In the Phoenix Valley, pavers outperform poured concrete for one simple reason: they move with the heat instead of cracking under it.

Poured concrete expands and contracts with temperature swings. Out here, that means control joints that blow out and slabs that heave or sink within a few seasons. Pavers are individual units set in compacted sand, so thermal movement doesn't build up into a crack. If one unit does shift, you pull it, re-level the base, and reset it. You don't jackhammer the whole driveway. For walkways, travertine is especially popular in the Valley because it stays cooler underfoot than concrete or dark pavers. A real consideration when you're walking barefoot from the pool. Our full hardscaping services include both material options, and we'll tell you straight which one suits your specific yard and use case.
Artificial turf installation with integrated putting green and sand bunkers in a residential backyard setting.

What the Installation Process Covers

One crew, start to finish, no subcontractors, no handoffs.

  1. 01

    Demo and Haul-Off

    We remove the existing surface, concrete, asphalt, or old pavers, and haul it off. The demolition is included in the project scope, not billed as a separate surprise after the fact.

  2. 02

    Base Prep and Compaction

    Caliche soil in the Phoenix Valley doesn't drain on its own. We cut to proper depth, add a compacted gravel base, and layer in bedding sand before a single paver goes down. Skip this step and the surface sinks inside a year.

  3. 03

    Paver Layout and Setting

    Pattern, field cuts, and edge restraints are all part of the install. Straight lines matter on a driveway, and consistent joint spacing matters on a walkway, both take time to do right.

  4. 04

    Compaction, Joint Sand, and Cleanup

    Once the field is set, we compact the entire surface, sweep polymeric sand into the joints to lock units in place, and clean up the site completely. You get a finished product, not a construction zone.

Materials

Paver Options for Driveways and Walkways

Concrete Pavers

Durable, cost-effective, and available in dozens of colors and profiles. Concrete pavers handle vehicle load well and are the most common choice for driveways in the Phoenix Valley. They can be laid in running bond, herringbone, or basket-weave patterns depending on the look you're after.

Travertine

A natural stone option that stays noticeably cooler than concrete underfoot in direct sun. Popular for pool decks, backyard walkways, and front entries where barefoot traffic is common. Travertine pairs naturally with artificial turf for a clean, low-water yard design.

Brick Pavers

Classic look, proven longevity. Brick holds color without fading and handles heavy vehicle loads without issue. It's a less common choice in the Valley, but it's available and it's the right call for certain architectural styles where concrete looks cheap by comparison.

How Driveways and Walkways Work Together

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Most of the projects we see combine both. A new driveway that ends at a concrete pad looks unfinished; a paver walkway that connects the driveway to the front entry, or wraps around to a custom outdoor living space in back, ties the whole property together visually. We design these as connected systems, not separate jobs. If you're already demoing the driveway, adding a walkway during the same mobilization saves you significantly versus scheduling two separate crews on two separate visits. Browse completed projects in our photo gallery to see how the combinations look in real yards.

Three Reasons Paver Jobs Fail

Most paver problems trace back to the same shortcuts taken during install.

  1. 01

    Inadequate Base Depth

    A driveway base that works in Colorado needs to be deeper in clay-heavy Phoenix soil. Installers who cut depth to save time produce driveways that sink at the edges within two summers.

  2. 02

    No Edge Restraints

    Pavers without solid edge restraints migrate outward over time. The joints widen, the pattern distorts, and eventually a full reset is the only fix. Edge restraints add maybe an hour to a project. Skipping them adds years of problems.

  3. 03

    Wrong Sand in the Joints

    Regular mason's sand in paver joints washes out in the first monsoon. Polymeric sand sets into a semi-rigid material that resists water, ants, and weed germination. It's not optional. It's how the surface stays locked.

What You're Getting With This Crew

STC Certified. 4.9 stars. 10+ years across the Phoenix Valley.

InfinityTurf Landscaping LLC is STC Certified and has installed pavers across Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and the wider Phoenix Valley for over a decade. Twenty-seven Google reviews average 4.9 stars. We handle every phase, demo through final cleanup, with no subcontractors involved.
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  • 4.9-star average across 27 Google reviews Verified, published, and current
  • 10+ years of local installs Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and the greater Phoenix Valley
  • Full-scope work: demo through cleanup One crew, one call, no handoffs
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Common Questions About Driveway and Walkway Paving

Are pavers a good choice for a driveway in the Phoenix Valley?
Yes, and they hold up better than poured concrete in most cases. The heat cycles in the Phoenix Valley are severe enough that concrete slabs develop cracks at control joints within a few years. Pavers flex slightly with temperature changes because they're individual units set in sand. If one shifts or cracks, you replace that unit only. Not the whole driveway. For high-heat climates, it's the more durable option over a 10-to-15-year horizon.
How deep does the base need to be under a paver driveway?
For a residential driveway that handles standard vehicle loads, a compacted gravel base of at least 4 to 6 inches is standard. Phoenix-area soil often contains caliche, which is hard and slow-draining. Proper base prep means cutting through the native material to stable depth, adding crushed gravel, compacting in lifts, and then laying the sand bedding layer. Skipping any of those steps is the primary reason pavers sink or shift after install.
What's the difference between concrete pavers and travertine for a driveway?
Concrete pavers are the workhorse choice, they handle vehicle weight, come in a wide range of colors and profiles, and are cost-effective for large areas. Travertine is a natural stone that stays cooler underfoot in direct sun, which makes it a better fit for walkways and pool surrounds where barefoot traffic is common. For a full vehicle driveway, concrete pavers are typically the practical call. For a front-entry walkway or pool path, travertine is worth the extra cost.
Can an existing concrete driveway be replaced with pavers, or does it need full demo?
Full demo is almost always the right call. Laying pavers over existing concrete raises the finished surface height significantly, which creates drainage problems and transition issues at garage thresholds and sidewalks. It also prevents you from addressing the base under the slab, which may already be compromised. Our demo crew handles the full removal and haul-off as part of the project scope, so there's no separate contractor to coordinate.
How do polymeric joint sand and standard sand differ, and does it matter?
Standard mason's sand washes out of joints during heavy rain, which in the Phoenix Valley means every monsoon season. Once the sand is gone, pavers shift, weeds establish in the gaps, and ants colonize the base. Polymeric sand activates with water and cures into a semi-rigid binder that holds the joints together. It costs more than standard sand for maybe an extra hour of labor. Every job we do uses polymeric sand, no exceptions.
What's the difference between concrete pavers and travertine for a driveway or walkway?
Concrete pavers handle vehicle weight, come in a wide range of colors and profiles, and are cost-effective for large areas. Travertine is a natural stone that stays cooler underfoot in direct sun, which makes it better for walkways and pool surrounds where barefoot traffic is common. For a full vehicle driveway, concrete pavers are typically the practical call. For a front-entry walkway or pool path, travertine is worth the extra cost.

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