CGI Driveway & Pavers: The South Florida Owner’s Guide
CGI paver driveway installation in South Florida typically runs $7,000-$18,000 for a standard two-car driveway, and we stock CGI-compatible paver systems for same-week project starts across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. Most homeowners realize their existing driveway or paver system is failing when they notice pooling after our summer downpours, shifting pavers along the garage apron, or weed growth pushing through joints that used to hold tight. In Coral Springs and Weston, we see this accelerate after two or three hurricane seasons when the bedding sand underneath has washed out or the edge restraints have rotted through.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI doesn’t manufacture pavers directly, but their architectural-grade window and door systems are frequently paired with premium hardscape packages in South Florida’s estate and impact-rated construction market. When we reference “CGI driveway & pavers,” we’re talking about paver installations specified alongside CGI window and door packages in new construction and full-gut renovations, particularly in communities like Parkland, Boca Raton, and Pinecrest where both brands appear on the same build sheet.
To identify your paver system, check for manufacturer stamps on the paver edge, typically found on the bottom face of Tremron, Belgard, Unilock, or Techo-Bloc units. The critical spec is the ICPI rating for vehicular load, not just pedestrian. For CGI-adjacent projects, we almost always see 80mm thickness specified, not the 60mm common in builder-grade work. The OEM paver itself is less important than the bedding layer and edge restraint system, which is where South Florida installations fail first. We stock both factory-matched replacements and equivalent-grade alternatives from our curated hardscape roster when the original line has been discontinued.
Signs Your CGI Driveway & Pavers Is Failing
- Pavers rocking or wobbling under tire pressure. This means the bedding sand has eroded or compacted unevenly, often from poor initial screeding or water intrusion through failed joint sand. In Hollywood and Hallandale, we trace this to irrigation systems spraying directly onto the driveway edge.
- Standing water 30 minutes after rain stops. Properly pitched paver systems shed water immediately. Persistent pooling indicates settlement in the aggregate base, usually from inadequate 6-inch compacted limestone underlayment or tree root intrusion common in older Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods.
- Weeds or grass sprouting between joints. Polymeric sand breaks down after 3-5 years in South Florida’s UV exposure. Once it’s gone, organic material fills the gap and germinates. This isn’t cosmetic; it’s evidence the interlock is compromised.
- Pavers spreading outward from the driveway center. Failed edge restraints, whether plastic spike-in or concrete haunch, allow the field to migrate. We see this worst on radius driveways in Wellington and Jupiter where lateral load concentrates.
- Chalky white film or spalling on paver surface. This is efflorescence, mineral salts migrating through the concrete matrix. It signals moisture moving through the paver body from below, often from a failed vapor barrier or chronic sub-base saturation.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
| Scope | South Florida Price Range |
|---|---|
| Paver driveway installation (new) | $7,000-$18,000 |
| Concrete driveway installation | $4,500-$12,000 |
| Driveway replacement (remove + reinstall) | $5,000-$14,000 |
| Driveway sealing (maintenance) | $250-$700 |
| Paver patio installation | $3,500-$11,000 |
The spread in paver driveway pricing comes down to three factors: paver brand tier (Tremron Stonegate vs. Belgard Mega-Lafitt), base excavation depth (4 inches vs. 8+ inches for problem soils), and whether we’re tying into existing CGI window/door thresholds that require laser-leveled precision. Our quotes itemize paver material, bedding and joint sand, edge restraint, base aggregate, and labor separately. We don’t markup materials mysteriously. Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida is an independent contractor, not affiliated with CGI, though we’ve installed their window systems alongside our hardscape work on dozens of projects.
DIY or Call Us?
Here’s where we’re honest. A homeowner can safely inspect joint sand loss, measure settlement with a 4-foot level, or photograph efflorescence for diagnosis. What you shouldn’t attempt: lifting and relaying pavers yourself if the base has failed. The interlock system depends on uniform bedding sand thickness, precise 1/8-inch joint spacing, and mechanical plate compaction in two directions. Skip any of that and you’ll have a wavy, weed-ridden mess inside of one rainy season.
More importantly, South Florida’s high water table means excavation often hits saturated soil. We’ve seen DIYers trench into live sprinkler lines or undermine adjacent sidewalk slabs. The second time always costs more. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll assess whether you’re looking at a targeted repair or full replacement.
FAQs
Properly installed concrete paver driveways last 25-30 years in South Florida, though joint sand needs refreshment every 3-5 years and sealing every 4-7 years depending on sun exposure. The paver itself rarely fails; it’s the bedding layer and edge restraint that determine actual lifespan in our wet, salty climate. Call (844) 665-0162 for a free condition assessment.
Yes, if the base is sound and fewer than 15% of pavers are affected. We lift the affected area, re-screed bedding sand, replace damaged units, reinstall edge restraint, and re-sweep polymeric joint sand. If the base has settled or washed out, repair becomes false economy. We’ll tell you which category you’re in before any work starts.
A standard two-car driveway takes 3-5 working days from excavation to final compaction, weather permitting. Day one is removal and base prep, days two through four are base installation, screeding, and paver laying, day five is cutting, joint sand, and compaction. Delays come from underground surprises, not our crew.
We maintain inventory relationships with Belgard, Unilock, Tremron, and Techo-Bloc, the brands most commonly paired with CGI window and door packages in South Florida spec builds. For discontinued lines, we source structural and color-matched equivalents from our 50+ brand roster rather than locking you into a single vendor’s availability.
Raymond Estevez grew up in Hialeah watching his uncle gut and rebuild houses on the block, and he’s carried that same hands-on standard through more than two decades building across Broward and Miami-Dade. He’ll tell you: “Do it right the first time or you’ll do it twice - and the second time always costs more.” That applies whether we’re talking about a paver driveway in Davie or a full home addition in Boca.
Ready to fix what’s failing or plan your new install? Call (844) 665-0162 for a free estimate. We’ll walk your driveway, check your CGI threshold integration if it’s part of the project, and give you a line-item quote with no deposit pressure.
Written by Raymond Estevez, Owner & General Contractor, Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida at Groundwork Construction Co. of South Florida, serving South Florida and nearby areas.