Artistic Pavers Ltd.
Victoria Driveways and Patios

We are professional installers of interlocking pavers for driveways, patios, sidewalks, pool surrounds, steps, pre-cast concrete planters, retaining walls, and more. We are a family-owned business located in Victoria, B.C. on beautiful Vancouver Island. Our prime working areas include anywhere in the vicinities of Sooke to Sidney to Duncan. We will also work in the Gulf Islands if requested.

All Artistic Pavers Ltd. Work Is Guaranteed For 3 Years

Reputation

We take great pride in our honesty and integrity. Our reputation is solid as can be verified through the Better Business Bureau. 

We have been installing pavers since 1981

• All Artistic Pavers' quotes are "COST PLUS" - which is fairest to you. 
• Thorough, professional, quality work is guaranteed.
• Quotes include materials, job expenses and labour.
• We will bid on any size job.
• All estimates are free.
• NO hidden costs.

*** We are ICPI certified in pavers, retaining walls and aquapave***

We proudly use Canadian made products 

Brief History of Interlocking Pavers 

Traditionally paving for driveways, patios, and other forms have been done in asphalt or concrete (broom-finished, exposed aggregate).

In the last 10 to 20 years, a new alternative has become increasingly popular, and
that is interlocking pavers which can be used in all the same projects.

Interlocking pavers boast several distinct advantages over asphalt or concrete, and
are now being specified by practically all architects for jobs that require aesthetically pleasing finishes.

How Pavers are installed 

Pavers can be installed by the home-owner, but it is a physically demanding job. As professional installers, we are accustomed to this and come with the knowledge and appropriate equipment to do the job professionally. When installing, the first consideration is the finished height, and the slope required for drainage purposes. Often excavation is required to remove old materials prior to commencing the work.

To insure stability and level over the years, a properly compacted gravel base must be prepared first. Once the base is in and has been compacted, a layer of sand is added which is also required to be compacted and then screeded level. The pavers are then laid on this layer of sand and custom cut to properly fit the work area.

In 95% of the jobs, a hidden concrete bead is laid to hold the outside pavers in place (absolutely essential in some cases) and then sand is compacted into the entire area.

A sealant can be applied on the pavers to seal the cracks and to give a bright, shiny appearance. Most customers prefer not to use this technique, as they find the natural look more appealing. If you do choose a sealant be very careful; the correct sealant is required and it must be applied properly and at the correct time or you run the risk of obtaining a poor finish that is unsightly.

When the work is performed by Artistic Pavers, a site clean-up is performed on completion.