Permeable Paver Installation

What This Service Involves

Permeable pavers are engineered with wider joints and an open-graded stone base so rainwater drains straight through into the ground instead of sheeting off toward the street. That makes them ideal for the Pacific Northwest, where heavy winter rainfall and tightening stormwater regulations push homeowners toward on-site infiltration. Beneath the surface we build a layered reservoir of clean, washed aggregate that stores and slowly releases water, easing pressure on drains and protecting Puget Sound waterways. The result is a firm, attractive surface that helps manage runoff and can support driveway loads.

Benefits

Infiltrates stormwater and reduces surface runoff; Helps satisfy local drainage and impervious-surface codes; Eliminates puddling and ice on the surface; Recharges groundwater and protects local waterways; Supports pedestrian and vehicle loads

Our Process

1) Assess soil infiltration and design the reservoir depth; 2) Excavate and install geotextile fabric; 3) Build layered open-graded aggregate base; 4) Set permeable pavers with open joints; 5) Fill joints with clean chip stone and compact

What Affects the Cost

Soil infiltration rate and reservoir depth; Square footage and load requirements; Volume of open-graded aggregate; Geotextile and underdrain needs; Permitting and stormwater compliance

Best Time of Year

Excellent for our rainy climate and best built in the dry season when deep open-graded excavation stays workable.