Davis County — Between Mountain and Lake

Several site conditions are specific to Davis County and shape how we design outdoor projects here. Canyon winds out of Farmington Canyon and Parrish Canyon create consistent wind exposure on the Kaysville and Farmington benchlands — windbreaks and wind-tolerant plant selection matter more here than in more sheltered Holladay or Draper microclimates. Low-lying areas near the Great Salt Lake and Davis County's western communities — Syracuse, Clinton, and the Clearfield flatlands — can carry elevated soil salinity that limits turf species selection and affects irrigation system efficiency.

The county's rapid residential growth has also left many newer lots with compacted soil, minimal import topsoil, and builder-grade landscaping that's already underperforming by the third summer. A proper soil assessment before any planting or irrigation work often reveals why a lawn is struggling despite consistent watering — and what it would actually take to fix it rather than just maintain it.

Poured concrete cracks. In Utah's freeze-thaw climate — where ground temperatures swing from single digits in January to 95°F in July — concrete expands and contracts until it fails. Paver systems flex with those temperature changes. Individual units can shift slightly without cracking, and if one does get damaged, it can be replaced without demolishing the whole surface.

We've installed pavers for 93 projects across the Salt Lake Valley — patios, driveways, pool decks, walkways, and retaining wall caps. The key to a paver installation that lasts is what you can't see: proper base depth, compaction, and edge restraints. We build ours to last, which is why we've been installing pavers in Utah since 2007.

We work with Belgard, Unilock, EP Henry, and Techo-Bloc. Most HOA communities in Draper, South Jordan, and Herriman accept these brands — we can verify your HOA's approved materials list before design is finalized.

• Site measurement and design — We measure the space, review grade and drainage, and help you select pattern, color, and border options.
• Excavation — 8–12 inches of excavation depending on application (more for driveways, less for walkways). All material hauled off-site.
• Base installation — Compacted road base in 3–4 inch lifts, verified with a plate compactor. The base is the most important part of any paver job.
• Edge restraints — Aluminum or plastic edge restraint spiked into the base keeps the field from spreading. Required on all four sides.
• Sand bedding layer — One inch of coarse bedding sand screeded perfectly level. Pavers are set into this layer.
• Paver installation — Hand-laid to pattern, cut to fit at borders, compacted into the sand bed with a plate compactor and rubber pad.
• Polymeric sand — Joint sand swept in and activated with water. Locks joints, resists weeds and ants, and stabilizes the surface.
• Sealer (optional) — Penetrating or film-forming sealer enhances color and protects against staining. Recommended every 3–5 years.

Paver installation cost in Utah depends on area, paver type, base depth, and project complexity:

• Paver patio (standard Belgard or EP Henry, 200–400 sq ft): $18–$28 per square foot installed
• Paver driveway (standard, 400–800 sq ft): $22–$35 per square foot (deeper base required)
• Paver walkway: $20–$30 per square foot
• Premium pavers (Techo-Bloc, large format, tumbled): Add $5–$10 per square foot

A typical 300 sq ft patio with standard Belgard pavers runs $6,000–$9,000 installed. A full driveway replacement can run $15,000–$35,000 depending on size and paver selection. Free estimates are available — we'll measure and give you an exact price.