Professional paver installation that handles New England weather while creating the outdoor space you actually want to use.
You’re tired of looking at that cracked concrete or patchy lawn where you wanted a real patio. The space that was supposed to be perfect for morning coffee or weekend barbecues just sits there, unused and disappointing.
Quality paver installation changes everything. You get a surface that handles Hudson’s freeze-thaw cycles without cracking. You get drainage that actually works instead of creating puddles. You get a space that looks intentional and finished, not like an afterthought.
The right pavers don’t just survive New England weather—they handle it better than any other outdoor surface. While your neighbors deal with concrete repairs and deck maintenance, you’ll have an outdoor space that stays beautiful and functional year after year.
Academy Masonry has been installing pavers throughout Hudson and central Massachusetts for years. We understand the soil conditions here, the drainage challenges, and exactly how to prep your base so your pavers stay level and stable.
We’re not the crew that shows up, throws down some sand, and calls it done. Every job starts with proper excavation and base preparation because that’s what determines whether your pavers look great in year five or start settling and shifting.
You’ll work with the same team from estimate to completion. No subcontractors, no surprises, no wondering who’s actually responsible when you have questions.
First, we excavate to the proper depth—usually 8-10 inches depending on your soil and intended use. This isn’t negotiable. Shallow excavation leads to settling and uneven pavers within a few seasons.
Next comes the base layer: crushed stone that gets compacted in lifts. We use a plate compactor, not hand tamping, because proper compaction prevents future settling. Then comes the leveling sand, screeded perfectly flat.
The pavers go down with tight joints and proper edge restraints. Finally, we sweep polymeric sand into the joints and compact everything one final time. The whole process typically takes 3-5 days depending on size and complexity, but you’ll have a surface that stays put for decades.
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We handle everything from design consultation to final cleanup. You’ll see material samples in your actual space, not just in our showroom, because lighting and surroundings affect how pavers look.
Our installations include proper drainage solutions—not just hoping water runs off somewhere. We grade everything so water moves away from your house and doesn’t pool on your new surface. In Hudson’s clay soils, this attention to drainage prevents the heaving and settling that ruin cheaper installations.
You get a written warranty on both materials and workmanship. More importantly, you get installation done right the first time by people who’ll still be here if you need service later. We’re not the crew that disappears after cashing your check.
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