Side yards that stay wet
Daly City homes often have narrow side passages that never fully dry in the fog. A compacted gravel base and a slight slope away from the house keep pavers level and stop water from pooling at the foundation.
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Pavers & Concrete · Daly City, CA
Paver Patios, Walkways & Concrete in Daly City, CA
Garcia's Landscape & Hardscape is based in Daly City and builds paver patios, side-yard walkways, driveways and concrete slabs across Westlake, Serramonte and the rest of the city. Daly City's narrow, damp side yards need pavers laid on a compacted base with a planned slope for water.
- Daly City 94014, 94015
- 18 years of experience
- Free estimates
Pavers & Concrete in Daly City
What Daly City homeowners should know
Check the strip behind the sidewalk
The City easement or right-of-way can extend up to 12 feet behind the sidewalk. Before paving there, Daly City's Engineering Division (650-991-8064) confirms what is allowed and whether an encroachment permit applies.
Patios on sloped backyards
Many backyards in Westlake and the hillside neighborhoods step down from the house. Pavers with built-in steps or a low seat wall turn a slope into a usable patio.
Pavers & Concrete services we offer in Daly City
Interlocking paver driveways, patios and walkways, plus concrete walkways, slabs and steps, built on a compacted base with drainage planned in from the start.
- Paver driveways, patios and side-yard walkways
- Permeable pavers that let rain soak into the ground
- Concrete walkways, patio slabs and steps
- Front sidewalk replacement, with the city permit when it sits in the right-of-way
- Releveling and repair of sunken or shifted pavers
Daly City wall, fence and right-of-way rules
Building Division (650-991-8061) issues wall permits; Engineering (650-991-8064) handles right-of-way, easements and encroachment permits.
| Location / item | Limit |
|---|---|
| Retaining wall over 48 in (bottom of footing to top) | Building permit + licensed engineer design |
| Wall under 48 in holding a surcharge or uphill slope | Building permit + licensed engineer design |
| Wood retaining wall | Under 48 in, landscape backfill only, treated lumber |
| Fence: side and rear yards | 6 ft max (DCMC 17.40.020) |
| Fence: required front yard | 3 ft max |
| Work in the City easement / right-of-way | Check with Engineering; encroachment permit may apply |
Pavers vs. poured concrete
| Interlocking pavers | Poured concrete | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Many colors, sizes and patterns | Clean, simple finish; can be brushed or colored |
| Cracks and repairs | Joints flex; single pavers can be lifted and reset | Can crack; repairs usually mean cutting out a section |
| Rainwater | Permeable options let water soak in | Solid surface; water must be sloped to a drain |
| Best fit | Patios, driveways and walkways where looks matter | Sidewalks, slabs, steps and simple walkways |
Our pavers & concrete process
- 1
Site visit
We measure, check slope and drainage, and confirm if any part of the work is in the public right-of-way.
- 2
Layout and material choice
You pick paver style, color and pattern, or a concrete finish, with a written estimate.
- 3
Excavation and base
We dig to depth, then install and compact the gravel base in layers so the surface stays flat.
- 4
Install
Pavers are laid, cut, edged and sanded in, or the concrete is formed, poured and finished.
- 5
Clean-up and walk-through
We clean the site and review the finished surface and care tips with you.
Pavers & Concrete in Daly City: FAQ
Do I need a permit for pavers in Daly City?
Not for a patio or walkway on your own property. Driveway approaches, sidewalks and work in the City easement behind the sidewalk need a check with Engineering and may need an encroachment permit.
How do you keep pavers from sinking in a damp Daly City side yard?
By digging out soft soil, compacting a gravel base in layers and sloping the surface so water runs away from the house instead of soaking the base.
How close is your crew to my Daly City home?
Our office is in Daly City, so most Daly City jobs are a few minutes away. That makes site visits and follow-ups quick.
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Ready to start your Daly City project?
Garcia's Landscape & Hardscape builds pavers & concrete projects across Daly City and nearby cities. Estimates are free.