Reno Sparks Repair & Restoration
Providing paver repairs to stop erosion, add structural support, and elevate your landscape. Serving Reno and Sparks homeowners and businesses with sturdy, beautifully designed solutions that blend strength and style.
Restore Your Pavers in Reno
Your paver patio was probably the best part of your backyard once, but now you avoid looking at it. They’re sinking here and there, weeds growing everywhere, and the whole thing just looks beat up and dirty. We get calls constantly from Reno and Sparks families and businesses asking if their old pavers can be saved.
Most problems that look terrible can actually be fixed without tearing everything out. We’ve restored pavers that homeowners were ready to jackhammer, and the results usually surprise everyone.
The key is knowing what can be restored versus what needs replacement. After years of restoration in Northern Nevada, our paver contractors can tell within minutes if they’re worth saving. In some cases, restoration is smarter than starting over.
What Goes Wrong with Pavers Over Time?
Pavers don’t just turn ugly for no reason. Something specific happened to make them look bad. Figure out what went wrong and you’ll know whether it’s worth fixing or time to rip them out.
Settling and Uneven Surfaces
Most of the time it’s pavers that have shifted around. You get low areas where water sits, and high spots that catch your toe when you’re not paying attention. This happens when the base wasn’t prepared right originally, or water has washed away base material over time.
Fixing uneven pavers is a popular service, especially where sprinkler systems have been over-watering or drainage was poorly planned. We fixed a sunken patio in Spanish Springs where half the patio had dropped three inches because a broken irrigation line washed away the base.
Repairing cracked pavers often goes with leveling work. When they settle unevenly, they create stress points that crack. Individual cracks are easy to replace, but you need to fix the underlying cause or more cracks appear.
Professional Paver Restoration
Cracks, Stains, and Fading
Northern Nevada weather beats up pavers. Our crazy weather does a number on them. Scorching heat, freezing cold, downpours.
Plus all the stuff that happens on them like barbecue spills, kids’ art projects, people walking around. Good pavers still end up looking beat up.
Replacing broken pavers is straightforward when caught early. They crack from impacts, there’s that freeze-thaw damage, or the simple fact of aging.
The nice part is you only have to replace the bad ones and then everything else stays put.
Staining and fading often happen together. Oil stains, rust marks, and organic stains from leaves make pavers look permanently damaged. UV exposure gradually fades color, especially on cheaper pavers with poor color retention.
How We Restore Pavers That Look Beyond Hope
We’ve taken pavers that looked like complete disasters and made them look amazing again.
The secret is fixing things in the right order and doing stuff that actually lasts instead of slapping a band-aid on the problem.
Cleaning and Assessment
Every paver restoration starts with thorough cleaning and assessment. Power wash alone can sometimes transform hopeless-looking pavers, with the amount of dirt, mold, and buildup that accumulates, back into that amazing appearance when they were brand new. We use professional equipment homeowners don’t usually have.
After cleaning, we see the real condition and identify what needs repair versus what just needed cleaning. This determines whether we’re doing simple restoration or extensive repair work.
Removing stains that appear set in stone usually depends on picking the right cleaners and methods. Oil stains, rust marks, and organic stains each need different approaches. Some years-old stains come out completely with the right professional treatment.
Repairs and Re-leveling
Leveling service is where real transformation happens for settled pavers. We take out the damaged pieces, fix the base problems that caused the settling, and put everything back level and solid. This usually involves adding or replacing base material and improving the drainage.
Joint sand replacement is crucial for appearance and performance. Old joint sand gets washed out, contaminated with weeds, or breaks down over time. Fresh polymeric sand for locks everything together and prevents weed growth.
Edging repair gets overlooked but makes a huge difference in how things hold up long-term. Damaged or missing edge restraints let pavers spread and settle unevenly. Good edging holds everything firmly in place.
Sealing and Protection
Cleaning and sealing is what really makes the whole restoration worth doing. The sealer keeps stains from soaking in, brings back the color, and makes it way easier to clean next time. The difference between sealing and unsealing shows within months.
We recommend sealing every few years in our climate, but newly restored pavers benefit from immediate sealing to lock in the work. Quality sealers also restore color of faded pavers by bringing back depth that weather dulled.
Trusted Paver Repair Specialists
Fixing Every Type of Paver Problem
Weed removal between pavers is often the first restoration step. Weeds don’t just look bad, their roots push pavers apart and create gaps for water and debris. We remove weeds completely, treat to prevent regrowth, and install fresh polymeric sand.
Restoring old paver patio projects often involve multiple repair types. We might replace several broken ones, re-level settled sections, clean years of stains, and reseal everything. These comprehensive restorations can make twenty-year-old blocks look almost new.
Some of our most satisfying work involves areas homeowners think are beyond saving. We restored a Damonte Ranch patio neglected for over two decades – weeds everywhere, multiple cracks, severe staining, uneven settling. After restoration, it looked better than when first installed!
Successful restoration addresses root causes, not just symptoms. If pavers settle because of drainage problems, we fix drainage. If they crack from inadequate base prep, we improve the base. Cosmetic fixes without structural solutions just create repeat problems.
Should You Repair or Start Over?
Repair contractors should give straight advice about when restoration makes sense versus when replacement is better investment.
Generally, if more than thirty percent of pavers are damaged or there are major structural base issues, replacement might be more cost-effective. But if problems are mainly cosmetic or limited to specific areas, restoration usually makes financial sense.
Age isn’t necessarily a factor as we’ve restored thirty-year-old areas that performed beautifully for many more years. Quality older pavers were often built better than cheaper modern options, so restoration can be a great investment.
Location and visibility also matter. Highly visible front entrances might justify replacement for appearance, while utility areas might be perfect for restoration even if results aren’t perfect.
Keeping Restored Pavers Looking Great
After we fix them up, keeping them nice is pretty easy. Don’t let dirt sit there forever or it soaks in and becomes permanent. Spray them off when they look dirty and scrub them down a couple times a year.
Plan to reseal them every three to five years or so, depending on how hard you are on them. Areas that get walked on constantly or bake in the sun all day might need it more often. Shady areas can usually last longer between treatments.
Keep an eye out for early problems like loose pavers, small dips, or joint sand washing out. Handle these quickly to prevent bigger headaches that require major restoration.
DIY vs. Professional Paver Restoration
Homeowner restoration attempts usually focus on cleaning and sealing, which can make things look better. But structural issues like settling, drainage problems, and proper joint sand installation require professional equipment and experience.
We fix a lot of DIY sealing disasters where homeowners used the wrong stuff and trapped water underneath. The pavers end up worse than before. Good sealers applied right make a huge difference in how they look and last.
Time investment for DIY restoration is also substantial. Projects taking us one or two days can consume several homeowner weekends, and results often aren’t as good due to equipment and experience limitations.
Ready to See What’s Possible?
Think your pavers are beyond help? We’d love to assess them and give honest advice about restoration versus replacement. Most homeowners are surprised by what’s possible with professional paver restoration.
Contact us for free assessment of your current pavers. We’ll tell you straight what can be restored, what needs replacement, and realistic options for your budget and timeline.
Affordable Paver Restoration Solutions for Reno and Sparks
Contact us today to learn how our custom paver repair and restore process can help make your property look better and fit your style!
Give Us a Call!
When you call, you’ll speak with a friendly person who knows pavers inside and out.
We’ll take the time to understand your project, answer all of your questions, and recommend solutions that fit both your home or business and your budget.
You may need a brand‑new patio, a resurfaced driveway, a decorative walkway, or a retaining wall, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
We break down your options in plain language so you always know what to expect. Our crew works hard to get the job done right, using quality materials that stand up to Reno and Sparks weather for years to come.
We want you to feel confident and delighted with the results, treating every property as if it were our own.
Best of all, we provide a free, no‑obligation quote before any work begins. That means you’ll know exactly what the project will cost, with no pressure to decide right away.
Give us a call today as we’re ready to make your paver project easy, stress‑free, and built to last!
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FAQs
A standard repair, like replacing cracked or shifted pavers, resetting joints, and resealing, usually takes 1 to 2 business days for a 200 square foot patio or driveway. Larger restoration projects that involve removing the old ones, re‑grading the base, and reinstalling a new layout can take 3 to 5 days, depending on the size and complexity. We always provide a clear timeline during the free estimate so you know exactly what to expect.
After restoration, keep the surface clean by sweeping regularly and pressure‑washing gently a few times a year (spring and fall). Re‑apply a high‑quality sealer every 3 to 5 years to protect against moisture, freeze‑thaw cycles, and UV fading common in Reno’s weather. With this routine care, restored pavers can remain strong and attractive for 20 + years.