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Serving Larkspur, CA and surrounding areas. (415) 390-3464
Your driveway is cracked, sinking, or sending water toward your garage. We install paver driveways built for Marin winters, hillside lots, and local drainage rules.
Driveway pavers in Larkspur means removing your existing surface, excavating and building a compacted gravel-and-sand base, then setting individual stone or concrete units in place. Most standard residential driveways take two to five days from start to finish.
Many homeowners in Larkspur come to us after a cracked or sinking concrete slab has started directing water toward their garage. Pavers solve that problem, and because individual pieces can be swapped out, you are never looking at a full replacement if a root shifts a corner or a heavy vehicle damages a section. If your yard has a slope that needs containment alongside the driveway, take a look at our retaining wall construction service for a complete solution.
The base preparation is what separates a 30-year driveway from one that shifts after the first rainy season. On Larkspur hillside lots, where clay soil expands and contracts through a wet winter, that base work is not a detail to skip.
Cracks running across the driveway, sections that have lifted unevenly, or low spots where water collects after rain are signs the base underneath has failed. In Larkspur's wet winters, standing water in those low spots accelerates further damage quickly.
A properly graded driveway directs water away from your home. If you see water collecting near your garage door or running along the foundation wall after a storm, your driveway's drainage is working against you - a particularly common problem on Larkspur hillside lots.
When plants grow through your driveway, the surface has gaps or cracks large enough for root penetration. Larkspur's mature redwood and bay laurel tree canopy is beautiful, but roots are a persistent threat. Patching over root damage is rarely a lasting fix.
Most poured concrete driveways installed before 2000 are approaching the end of their useful life, especially in Marin County where wet winters and tree roots take a steady toll. Problems often develop from underneath before they are visible on the surface.
We handle the full scope of residential paver driveway work, from tearing out your old surface to the final sand sweep on the finished install. For homeowners who want to extend the project, our walkway construction service lets us connect your new driveway to your front entry or side yard with matching materials and a consistent design.
If your lot has a slope that needs addressing at the same time, we also build retaining walls that work with your new driveway to manage drainage and prevent soil movement. We coordinate both scopes under one crew so you are not managing two separate contractors.
Best for homeowners replacing a failed concrete or asphalt surface with a paver system built to last.
Right for Larkspur lots where impervious surface limits or stormwater rules require a design that drains through the joints.
Suited to sloped lots where the base prep and grading work are as important as the surface material itself.
For homeowners who need more parking width or want to extend an existing surface to meet a detached garage.
Larkspur averages around 40 inches of rain per year, most of it falling hard between November and March. That sustained moisture means your driveway base must be built to drain properly. A poorly prepared base will shift and settle as the soil repeatedly saturates and dries out across a long rainy season. Contractors who know Marin County build for that cycle from the first shovel of excavation. We also navigate the City of Larkspur permit process, which is required for most driveway replacement projects involving changes to drainage or grading.
Terrain varies considerably across our service area. Homeowners near the flat bayfront streets have different grading considerations than those on the steep hillside lots closer to Baltimore Canyon. We work throughout Larkspur and the surrounding communities, including Mill Valley and Corte Madera, where similar hillside conditions and Marin County drainage requirements apply. The Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association sets regional guidelines on impervious surface coverage that affect which paver systems are appropriate for your specific lot.
We schedule a property visit to look at your driveway size, current condition, slope, and any drainage issues. You will hear back within one business day to confirm timing. Most estimate visits take 20 to 40 minutes.
You receive a written quote that covers demolition, base prep, materials, and permit fees. For most Larkspur driveway projects, we handle the city permit application before any work begins. Budget one to three weeks for permit review.
We remove your old surface and haul debris away, then excavate and build the compacted gravel-and-sand base. This is the most important phase. It can take a full day or more before a single paver is set.
Pavers go down in the pattern you selected. Edge restraints are installed, fine sand is swept into the joints and compacted. We walk the finished surface with you before we leave. You can typically drive on it within 24 hours.
Free on-site estimate. No pressure. We handle the city permit so you do not have to.
(415) 390-3464Marin County's clay-heavy soil expands when wet and shrinks when dry. We build our bases specifically to handle that cycle, so your driveway does not shift after the first rainy season. Proper drainage design is part of every install we do.
We handle every permit required by the City of Larkspur and give you documentation to keep in your home file. Work done without permits can create complications when you sell your home. We do not let that happen on our jobs.
Sloped driveways require grading skills that flat-lot jobs do not. We have completed hillside installations across Larkspur, Corte Madera, and Mill Valley. If your lot has a grade, we know how to build a surface that manages water and stays level over time.
The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute sets the industry standard for base preparation and paver installation. We follow those standards on every job. See the ICPI guidelines at icpi.org for more on what proper installation involves.
Our commitment to base quality and permit compliance is what separates a driveway that holds up for 30 years from one that needs attention after the second winter. When you call Larkspur Masonry, you get a contractor who treats your investment like one.
Pair your new driveway with a properly drained retaining wall that holds your hillside slope in place through Marin winters.
Learn MoreConnect your new paver driveway to your front entry or side yard with matching materials and a continuous design.
Learn MoreDry-season installation slots fill up fast - reach out now and we will get your project on the calendar before the rains return.