Durable, beautiful paver installation that increases your property value and creates the outdoor living space you actually want to use.
Your outdoor space becomes the place everyone wants to gather. No more avoiding that cracked concrete patio or dealing with puddles after every rainstorm.
Quality paver installation gives you a surface that handles New England weather without the cracking and settling issues you see with poured concrete. Individual pavers can be replaced if needed, but properly installed pavers typically last decades with minimal maintenance.
You’ll have design options that actually match your home’s style. Whether you want the classic look of brick pavers for a Cambridge-style walkway or modern concrete pavers for a sleek entertainment area, the material choices let you create something that feels intentional rather than generic.
Academy Masonry has been handling paving projects throughout the Somerville area for years. We understand the specific challenges of working in established neighborhoods with older homes and varying lot conditions.
Most of our work comes from referrals because homeowners see the difference between a quick paver job and one that’s built to last. We handle the permit requirements, work within the space constraints typical of East Somerville properties, and use installation methods that account for our freeze-thaw cycles.
You’re not getting a crew that learned paving in Florida and moved north. We’ve been dealing with Massachusetts weather and soil conditions from day one.
We start with a site visit to assess your space, drainage, and soil conditions. This isn’t a quick sales call – we’re looking at grade, existing utilities, and how water currently moves around your property.
The preparation work determines how long your pavers will last. We excavate to the proper depth, install a graded gravel base, and add a sand leveling layer. This foundation work takes longer than throwing pavers on dirt, but it prevents the settling and shifting that ruin cheaper installations.
Installation involves setting each paver level and properly spaced, then locking everything together with polymeric sand. We clean up completely and walk you through basic maintenance. Most homeowners are surprised how little ongoing care quality pavers actually need.
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Your paver project includes proper excavation, graded base preparation, and professional installation using materials appropriate for Massachusetts weather. We handle any required permits and work around existing landscaping when possible.
East Somerville properties often have unique challenges – tight access, existing utilities, or drainage issues. We’ve handled installations where materials had to be carried through houses and projects that required coordinating with city utilities. These aren’t problems that stop the project, just logistics we plan for.
You’ll get a detailed timeline before work starts and regular updates if weather or unexpected conditions affect the schedule. We protect existing landscaping and leave your property cleaner than we found it. The goal is a finished paver installation that looks like it belongs with your home’s architecture and landscape.
