Proper base prep is everything when it comes to pavers. We excavated the walkway area, removed the material, and left this Leicester, MA homeowner with a correctly prepared base ready for gravel, sand, and pavers.
Project Overview
A homeowner in Leicester, MA was planning a new paver walkway and knew the difference between a job done right and one that fails in two winters. Pavers that shift, heave, or sink almost always come down to the same thing: the base wasn't prepared properly. They wanted the excavation and base prep handled correctly before their paver contractor came in.
We excavated the full walkway area to the correct depth for a compacted gravel and sand base. All the excavated material was loaded into the dump trailer and hauled off-site, leaving a clean, open trench ready for base installation.
The key to a stable paver base is consistency — consistent depth, consistent compaction, and proper slope for drainage. We worked to get the area flat, square, and ready so the base gravel and sand could go in without any issues.
With the excavation and prep complete, the homeowner's paver installer had exactly what they needed: a correctly sized, properly graded opening ready for base installation. Paver walkways built over a proper base like this hold up through freeze-thaw cycles without shifting or heaving.
Scope of Work
Project Details
Material Removed
~15 yards
Fill Hauled In
None
Hours On Site
~5 hours
Equipment Used
Mini Excavator
Project Photos
Walkway area excavated to the correct depth — consistent grade throughout, prepared for compacted gravel base and sand bed before paver installation.
Services Used on This Project
Lavallee Landscaping LLC provides walkway excavation, paver base prep, hardscape site prep, grading, and residential excavation work throughout Leicester, MA, Spencer, Worcester County, Paxton, Holden, Auburn, and surrounding central Massachusetts towns.
We handle the excavation and base prep so your pavers go in right and stay right. Call or send us a message to get the project moving.