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CGI Driveway & Pavers: The Dallas Owner’s Guide
We stock and install CGI-compatible driveway and paver systems across Dallas, with typical installed jobs running $7,000 to $18,000 depending on square footage, substrate condition, and paver series. Most CGI driveway failures we see in Dallas come down to two things: base erosion from our clay soil’s expansion cycles, or edge restraints that let individual pavers drift out of line. You’ll usually spot the problem as a low spot that holds water after rain, a paver that rocks underfoot, or a joint that’s losing sand faster than the rest of the surface.
What a Dallas homeowner really needs on a failed CGI driveway is a straight diagnosis, a written price, and a crew that puts it back in writing before the first paver comes up. That’s exactly how we run it. Straight number, real scope, no surprises on delivery day.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI produces pavers and driveway systems in several product lines, and the compatibility question matters more than most people think. The three families we work with most often in Dallas are the CGI Pavers line, the CGI Eco-Pavers permeable series, and the CGI StoneCraft line that mimics natural stone profiles. Each series uses different joint widths, thicknesses, and base requirements. A StoneCraft paver is typically 60mm to 80mm thick and tolerates vehicle loads when the base is done right. A permeable Eco-Paver needs an open-graded base with specific aggregate sizing, and it will not drain properly if someone laid it on a standard compacted sand bed.
The quickest way to identify your CGI paver is to flip one over. Most CGI units carry a mold stamp or series code on the underside. If the stamp is worn or missing, measure the thickness with a tape: 60mm is standard for driveways, 80mm for heavier vehicle traffic or commercial approaches. When it comes to replacement, OEM CGI pavers keep color and texture matched across the run. Quality aftermarket equivalents from manufacturers like Belgard or Unilock can work structurally, but color drift between old and new sections will be visible in Dallas sun within two years. For patch work, we recommend OEM. For full replacements, aftermarket opens up more color options without a structural penalty.
Styles & brands we work with
Signs Your CGI Driveway & Pavers Is Failing
- Paver rocking or tipping underfoot. This usually means the sand bedding layer has washed out beneath that paver. In Dallas, where we get short, hard downpours followed by dry spells, water finds a path through the joints and takes the bedding sand with it. A rocking paver is the first visible sign the base is going.
- Low spot or puddle that stays for more than an hour after rain. Standing water on a paver driveway means the base has settled unevenly. Dallas clay expands when wet and contracts when dry. If the base wasn’t stabilized for that cycle, you’ll get dips that hold water and accelerate paver degradation.
- Joint sand disappearing or weeds pushing through repeatedly. Joint sand is supposed to lock pavers together. When it washes out or sprouts weeds consistently, the edge restraints are failing or the sand was never compacted properly. You’ll see this first along the driveway edges.
- Edge pavers drifting outward. The edge restraint is the metal or plastic strip that holds the outside row in place. Once it pulls loose from the soil, the entire field of pavers can start to spread. In Dallas, edge restraints fail most often where a driveway meets a lawn that gets regular irrigation.
- Cracked or chipped pavers in the wheel path. This points to a base that was too thin for vehicle loads or pavers that were rated for foot traffic only. We see this on older Dallas driveways that were originally installed as patios and later repurposed for parking.
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AfterReplacement Cost & What’s Included
CGI driveway and paver replacement in Dallas runs $7,000 to $18,000 for a standard two-car driveway. The spread comes down to square footage, whether we’re doing a repair section or a full tear-out, and what the existing base looks like once we open it up. A 400-square-foot driveway with a sound base sits at the lower end. A 700-square-foot driveway with a failed base, drainage correction, and new edge restraints lands at the upper end.
Every quote we write breaks out the paver cost, base material, labor, and any drainage or subgrade work as separate line items. You see the number before we start, and that number does not move at the door. Bradford Remodeling Co Dallas works under The Garrison Standard, which means a written price before any work begins and a signed 365-Day Done Right Promise at the end. If the paver surface fails inside a year, we come back and correct it at no charge.
For smaller repairs, expect pricing that scales to the area: a patch of 50 to 100 square feet with new bedding sand and joint sand typically runs $800 to $2,500 depending on access and paver matching. Call (903) 326-8963 and we’ll give you a real number in writing.
DIY or Call Us?
There is a real safety question with pavers, though it’s not the same kind of hazard as a garage door spring or an electrical panel. The danger here is slower: a paver driveway that loses its base can shift under a car, and if a heavy vehicle runs over a voided area, the pavers can crack suddenly and throw debris. Lifting a few pavers to check the sand depth is fine for an owner. Re-compacting a base, re-grading for drainage, or resetting edge restraints is not a weekend job, and doing it wrong just puts the failure back on a timer.
What an owner can safely check: measure paver thickness, inspect edge restraints for pullout, note where water pools after rain. What we handle: base stabilization, drainage correction, load-rated bedding, and a written guarantee on the finished surface. If you have a CGI driveway in Dallas that is drifting, pooling, or rocking, call (903) 326-8963 and we’ll come look at it. The estimate is free, and it will be in writing.
FAQs
A properly installed CGI paver driveway in Dallas should last 20 to 30 years before the pavers themselves need replacement, though you may need to re-sand joints every 3 to 5 years in our climate. What usually fails first is the base, not the paver. Call (903) 326-8963 for an exact assessment; estimates are free.
Yes, if the failure is isolated. A section of shifted pavers with a sound base can be lifted, re-bedded, and re-sanded without touching the rest of the driveway. When the base itself has failed or the edge restraints are gone, a full repair is usually the cheaper long-term option because patch work on a bad base will fail again inside a few Dallas storm seasons. Call (903) 326-8963 and we’ll tell you which one you have.
A repair section of 100 square feet or less is typically done in one day. A full driveway replacement usually runs 3 to 5 days, with most of that time spent on base preparation and compaction. We take longer on the base than a lot of crews because that is the part that decides whether the driveway holds. Call (903) 326-8963 for a schedule estimate with a written price.
We can source OEM CGI pavers matched to your existing series through our supplier network, and we carry common joint sand, bedding sand, and edge restraint materials for same-visit repairs. Color matching on older installs may require ordering from the manufacturer, which adds a few days. We’ll tell you before we order whether the match will be tight or acceptable. Call (903) 326-8963 to confirm availability for your specific CGI series.
Written by Curtis Lane, Owner at Bradford Remodeling Co Dallas, serving Dallas and nearby areas.
