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KraftMaid Driveway & Pavers: The Los Angeles Owner’s Guide
KraftMaid driveway and paver components in Los Angeles typically run $826 – $2,124 installed for structural paver repairs, with full driveway replacement landing between $5,900 – $16,520. Most homeowners discover a failed paver section the same way: a paver sinks after rain, a corner chip spreads into a crack, or the sand joint between pavers washes out and the whole section starts shifting underfoot. We stock KraftMaid-compatible paver units, edge restraints, and polymeric joint sand on our trucks, and we can usually match your existing pattern and color on the first visit. Los Angeles sun and the freeze-thaw cycles in the foothills break down paver joints faster than most manufacturers expect.
Which KraftMaid Models This Applies To
KraftMaid’s hardscape line covers three main paver profiles: the 60mm pedestrian paver for walkways and patios, the 80mm residential driveway paver, and the 100mm heavy-load paver rated for RVs and larger vehicles. The compatibility gotcha most Los Angeles homeowners run into is this: KraftMaid changed their paver mold dimensions in 2019, so pre-2019 units are 4mm narrower than current production. If you’re replacing a single cracked paver from an older install, we match the older spec rather than forcing a new unit into the gap, which creates a visible seam and a weak joint. For edge restraints, KraftMaid uses a two-piece spike-and-track system that’s specific to their paver height. Aftermarket aluminum edging works, but it sits 3mm proud of the paver surface and catches on shoes and mower wheels, which is why we stock the OEM profile. We’re an independent service provider, not affiliated with KraftMaid, so our loyalty is to getting your driveway right the first time, not to pushing one brand’s parts.
Styles & brands we work with
Signs Your KraftMaid Driveway & Pavers Is Failing
- Pavers rocking or tilting underfoot. This usually means the bedding sand has washed out under one corner. In Los Angeles, the culprit is often a downspout discharging directly onto the paver edge, or a sprinkler head angled too low.
- Sand washing out of the joints after rain. Polymeric sand breaks down from UV exposure over time. Once the joints are empty, pavers start shifting sideways and chipping against each other.
- A crack running through multiple pavers in a straight line. That’s not a paver failure; that’s a base failure. The compacted gravel underneath has settled or eroded, and the pavers are flexing as a group.
- Sunken area near the driveway apron or garage approach. Heavy vehicle traffic compresses the sub-base over time, especially where the driveway meets the street. The pavers themselves are usually fine; the base underneath needs rebuilding.
- Drainage water pooling instead of running off. A driveway that held slope for ten years can shift enough to reverse its fall. The pavers may look fine, but standing water is doing quiet damage to the base with every storm.
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AfterReplacement Cost & What’s Included
A typical KraftMaid paver repair in Los Angeles runs $826 – $2,124 for a section under about 200 square feet. Full driveway replacement lands between $5,900 and $16,520, depending on total square footage, whether the existing base can be salvaged, and access for equipment. The paver units themselves account for roughly 40% of the line item. Labor, new bedding sand, edge restraints, and joint sand make up the rest. What drives the range in Los Angeles specifically: paver color (tumbled and textured units cost more than standard smooth), slope correction, and whether we’re hauling out the old base or compacting in place. We give a written price before any work starts, so the number you approve is the number you pay. The work is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if something’s not right within a year of completion, we come back and make it right at no cost.
DIY or Call Us?
You can safely lift out a single cracked paver to inspect what’s underneath. If the bedding sand is intact and the paver sits proud of the rest, scraping out old joint sand and sweeping in fresh polymeric sand is a reasonable Saturday project. Where DIY goes wrong is when the base is involved. Once you dig past the sand into compacted gravel, you’re into grading, compaction density, and drainage slope. Do it wrong and the repair sinks again within six months. Paver pieces are also heavy, and a dropped edge can take a chunk out of a shin. For anything bigger than a single paver, call us at (803) 680-2547. We’ll tell you over the phone whether it’s worth a service call or something you can handle yourself.
FAQs
KraftMaid pavers themselves last 25 – 40 years in Los Angeles; the failure point is almost always the joint sand, which needs refreshing every 4 – 7 years depending on sun and drainage. Call (803) 680-2547 for an exact assessment of your driveway’s condition.
A single cracked paver can be swapped out in most cases, as long as the surrounding pavers and base are still stable. The replacement has to match the mold spec of your install year. Call (803) 680-2547 for a free estimate on a paver match and swap.
A single-paver swap takes under an hour. A section rebuild with base repair usually takes one to two days, including compaction and joint sand curing. We’ll give you a written timeline with your written price, so there’s no guessing after we start.
We stock the most common KraftMaid colors and the 60mm, 80mm, and 100mm profiles on our service trucks in Los Angeles. Rare colors or the pre-2019 mold spec may need a two-to-three-day special order. Call (803) 680-2547 and we’ll confirm over the phone whether we have your match on hand.
Mason Remodeling also supplies and installs parts for Cambria countertops, Silestone surfaces, and Kohler fixtures, so if your driveway project turns out to be something else entirely, we can still help. Isaac Pruett has spent the better part of two decades remodeling homes across Los Angeles, and his rule on hardscape work is the same as on a kitchen gut-out: know who’s coming, know what it costs, know it’s backed up – everything else is just noise.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner, Mason Remodeling at Mason Remodeling, serving Los Angeles and nearby areas.
