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Paver Installation Albertville — Patios, Walkways & Driveways

Searching for paver installation near you? Landscapes Unlimited builds patios, walkways, and driveways designed to last for decades — interlocking concrete, brick, and natural stone set over properly compacted bases.

Patios | Walkways | Driveways | Pool Decks | Permeable Pavers

ICPI-Certified Installers Fully Insured, Workers' Comp Covered 8,000 PSI Interlocking Pavers 5-Year Workmanship Warranty
No Shortcuts on Base, Edges, or Compaction

5 Highlights on Our Paver Installation

Paver installation is a hardscaping service that places interlocking concrete, brick, or natural stone units over a compacted aggregate base. Every project starts with a site evaluation and a written estimate — no surprises.

4x Stronger Than Poured Concrete

Interlocking concrete pavers rated to 8,000 PSI, four times stronger than poured concrete slabs, installed for driveways, pool decks, and patios.

Permeable Paver Systems

Stormwater drains through open graded aggregate, reducing runoff and meeting local drainage codes.

ICPI-Certified Installers

We grade, compact, and screed every base layer to Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute specifications before setting a single paver.

Polymeric Sand Jointing

Locks units in place, blocks weed growth, and resists ant infestation between joints.

Custom Laying Patterns

Herringbone, running bond, basket weave, and ashlar patterns matched to your home's architecture and landscape design.

Paver patio leading into a pool house with a fireplace, installed by Landscapes Unlimited
A Patio That Lasts 30 Years, Not 3

Why Choose Our Paver Installation

Professional paver installation is what separates a patio that lasts 30 years from one that heaves, settles, and shifts within three. We follow Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute standards on every job.

  • Qualified crews. ICPI-certified installers, full liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, and foremen averaging 12 years of hardscape experience.
  • Built to spec. We excavate to proper depth, install geotextile fabric over the subgrade, and compact crushed aggregate in lifts of no more than four inches.
  • Guaranteed work. Five-year workmanship warranty covering settling, shifting, and edge failure — and we register manufacturer warranties (often lifetime) for you.
  • The details others skip. 811 utility locates before excavation, a quarter inch per foot slope away from your foundation, and edge restraints spiked at 12-inch intervals so border courses never migrate.
  • Respect for your property. We show up on schedule, protect existing plantings and irrigation lines, and leave the site clean.
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8,000 PSIPaver Strength — 4x Poured Concrete
12 yrsAverage Foreman Hardscape Experience
5-yrWorkmanship Warranty on Every Install
2–5 daysTypical Residential Installation
Residential & Commercial

Paver Projects We Install

From front-entry walkways to complete outdoor living spaces with seat walls, lighting, and defined zones for cooking and lounging.

Paver patio installation with outdoor fireplace

Paver Patios

Convert wasted turf into functional living space, complete with seat walls, built-in lighting, and defined zones for dining and lounging.

Paver walkway installation

Walkways & Front Entries

Level, slip-resistant surfaces with consistent joint spacing that replace heaved flagstone, sunken brick, and crumbling asphalt.

Paver driveway installation

Driveways & Aprons

Deeper compacted bases engineered for vehicle loads, with 8,000 PSI units that shrug off Minnesota freeze-thaw cycles.

Paver pool deck installation

Pool Decks

Slip-resistant surface textures and heat-reducing colors for barefoot areas, sloped to drain away from the water line.

Permeable paver system installation

Permeable Paver Systems

Open graded base stone lets stormwater infiltrate the soil instead of flooding your basement or drowning your turf.

Paver steps and seat wall construction

Steps, Seat Walls & Fire Pit Areas

Architectural slabs, steps, and borders that add multi-feature function to patios and outdoor rooms.

Watch for These Five Signs

Signs You Need Paver Installation

Paver installation is the right call when your existing hardscape fails or your outdoor space falls short of how you want to live.

Sign 01

Cracked or Spalling Concrete

Poured concrete cracks as soil moves beneath it, and freeze-thaw cycles cause surface spalling that worsens each winter. Pavers flex with the ground — individual units lift out for repair without demolition.

Sign 02

Pooling Water After Rain

Standing water near your foundation signals poor grading and failed drainage. A permeable paver installation with open graded base stone lets stormwater infiltrate the soil instead of flooding your basement.

Sign 03

Uneven or Hazardous Walkways

Trip hazards from heaved flagstone, sunken brick, or crumbling asphalt expose you to liability and injury. New paver walkways over a compacted base create a level, slip-resistant surface.

Sign 04

A Bare or Unusable Backyard

Lawns that turn to mud in spring can't hold a dining table or a fire pit. A paver patio converts wasted turf into functional living space with seat walls and built-in lighting.

Sign 05

Weak Curb Appeal Before a Sale

Hardscaping ranks among the highest-return exterior upgrades. A paver driveway apron or front entry walkway distinguishes your listing from every plain concrete competitor on the street.

Any of These Describe Your Property?

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Reliable paver installation starts with a site evaluation and a written estimate.

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Every Stage in Sequence, No Corners Cut

Our Paver Installation Process

Paver installation is a precise, multi-stage construction process, and we complete every stage in sequence.

Site Consultation & Design

We measure your space, assess drainage and soil conditions, and present material samples. You receive a scaled design and an itemized quote.

Excavation & Grading

We call 811, mark utilities, then excavate 7 to 13 inches deep depending on the application — driveways need deeper bases than patios. The subgrade slopes away from structures.

Base Construction

Geotextile fabric goes down first, then crushed aggregate in lifts. A plate compactor achieves 98 percent density on each lift. This base carries the entire load.

Bedding & Laying

We screed one inch of concrete sand, then set pavers in your chosen pattern. Border units are cut with a wet saw for tight, clean edges.

Edge Restraints & Jointing

Edge restraints are spiked along every open border, polymeric sand swept into the joints, the surface compacted, and the sand activated with water.

Final Walkthrough

We inspect the finished installation with you, review warranty terms, and explain seasonal care.

Most residential paver installations wrap up in 2 to 5 days

Materials Matter as Much as Craftsmanship

Brands We Use

Paver installation quality depends on the materials as much as the craftsmanship, and we install products from the industry's best manufacturers.

BelgardNationwide leader in concrete pavers and wall systems
UnilockPremium units with EnduraColor surface technology
Techo-BlocArchitectural slabs and permeable collections
Cambridge PavingstonesArmorTec finished pavers with lifetime warranties
PavestoneDependable pavers for patios and driveways
NicolockPaver-shield color protection throughout each unit
Keystone HardscapesRetaining walls and paver systems
Oldcastle APGAggregates, pavers, and jointing materials
Alliance GatorPolymeric sand and edge restraint products
SEK SurebondSealers and joint stabilizers
Your family walks on these surfaces every day, so we install them right. We select slip-resistant surface textures for pool decks, ADA-compliant joint widths for accessible walkways, and reflective, heat-reducing colors for barefoot areas. Our installers wear proper PPE, secure work zones with barriers, and follow OSHA silica dust rules when cutting units with wet saws.
Recent Work

Paver Installation Gallery

Completed paver hardscape project by Landscapes Unlimited Paver patio with outdoor living features Custom paver installation project Finished paver hardscape and landscaping Residential paver patio project Paver hardscape integrated with landscape design
Straight Answers

FAQs About Paver Installation

It's the construction of a hardscape surface using individual concrete, brick, or stone units set over a compacted aggregate base and locked together with jointing sand.

Spring through fall works best in most climates. Crews need ground that isn't frozen and temperatures above 40°F for polymeric sand to cure properly.

Material and labor run higher upfront, but pavers resist cracking, allow spot repairs, and last 25 to 50 years. Lifetime cost often runs lower than replacing cracked concrete twice.

A typical 400 square foot patio takes two to four days. Driveways and multi-feature projects with seat walls or fire pits take one to two weeks.

Yes, in some cases. An overlay works when the slab drains well and sits at the right elevation. We assess each slab before recommending overlay or full excavation.

Our work carries a five year workmanship warranty. Most manufacturers back their pavers with lifetime warranties, and we register those on your behalf.

Sweep regularly, rinse spills, and reapply joint sand every few years. Optional sealing every three to five years deepens color and repels stains.

Looking for Paver Installation Near You?

Every project starts with a site evaluation and a written estimate. No surprises. No shortcuts on base preparation, edge restraints, or compaction.

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Proudly Serving Albertville, Minnesota

About Albertville

Albertville is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The City is a Northwest suburb of the Minneapolis- St Paul "Twin Cities" metropolitan area. The population was 7,044 at the 2010 census..


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Landscapes Unlimited crews are around Albertville properties year-round, so we know the soil, the grades, and the local permitting office. Every project gets the same compacted bases, engineered drainage, and written warranty we bring to all of our paver installation work.


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