Long approaches
Hillsborough's 25-foot front setback and large lots mean long driveways and front walks. Pavers handle the slope and curves of a long approach and can be repaired one section at a time.
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Pavers & Concrete · Hillsborough, CA
Paver Driveways, Walkways & Patios in Hillsborough, CA
Garcia's Landscape & Hardscape builds paver driveways, curved walkways and patios for Hillsborough homes. With 25-foot front setbacks and long approaches, a Hillsborough driveway is often the largest surface on the lot, and big projects that move 50 cubic yards of soil or more need Town design review first.
- Hillsborough 94010
- 18 years of experience
- Free estimates
Pavers & Concrete in Hillsborough
What Hillsborough homeowners should know
Design review on bigger jobs
Moving 50 cubic yards of soil or more, or rehabilitating more than 10,000 sq ft of landscape, triggers design review under Hillsborough Municipal Code §17.56.050. We flag that at the first visit so the schedule accounts for it.
Materials that match the house
Hillsborough homes range from traditional to modern. Paver color, size and edge detail are chosen to suit the architecture, often with a border that frames the drive.
Pavers & Concrete services we offer in Hillsborough
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
Hillsborough design review and wall rules
Hillsborough's Planning and Building Departments handle design review and permits. We confirm which review applies to your address at the site visit.
| Location / item | Limit |
|---|---|
| Moving 50 cubic yards of soil or more | Design review (§17.56.050) |
| Landscape rehabilitation over 10,000 sq ft | Design review (§17.56.050) |
| Synthetic turf visible from the street | Design review (§17.56.050) |
| Retaining wall over 4 ft or holding a surcharge | Building permit + engineered design (CRC §R105.2) |
| Setbacks | 25 ft front, 20 ft interior |
| BAWSCA Lawn Be Gone! rebate | $1 per sq ft; no rain garden rebate |
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 Hillsborough: FAQ
Does a new paver driveway in Hillsborough need design review?
It can. Projects that move 50 cubic yards of soil or more or rehabilitate more than 10,000 sq ft of landscape trigger design review under §17.56.050. Smaller replacements usually don't.
Are pavers good for long, sloped driveways?
Yes. Pavers give good traction on slopes, resist cracking because the joints flex, and single sections can be lifted and reset if roots or settling move them.
Can you match pavers to my home's style?
Yes. We show paver colors, sizes and patterns at the estimate and can add borders or bands to frame the driveway and walkways.
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Ready to start your Hillsborough project?
Garcia's Landscape & Hardscape builds pavers & concrete projects across Hillsborough and nearby cities. Estimates are free.