Paver Walkways & Driveways

Why Choose Pavers for Your Walkways and Driveways

Pavers offer advantages that concrete and asphalt simply cannot match. They look better, last longer, and cost less to maintain over their lifetime. Unlike concrete that cracks and needs replacement, pavers flex slightly with ground movement. If a paver ever gets damaged, you replace just that one piece instead of tearing up the whole driveway or walkway.

At KXM Knoxville Masonry, we install paver walkways and driveways throughout Knoxville, TN and the surrounding areas. We work with high-quality pavers in dozens of colors, shapes, and patterns. Whether you want a simple, functional driveway or an elaborate walkway with curves, borders, and decorative patterns, we bring the skill and experience to create exactly what you envision.

We understand the local conditions in East Tennessee. Our clay-heavy soils shift and settle, which causes problems for rigid concrete and asphalt. Pavers handle these conditions beautifully because they move as a system rather than as a single rigid slab. Proper installation is the key, and we have been doing it right for years.

Paver Walkways That Welcome You Home

Front Walkways

Your front walkway sets the tone for your entire property. A beautiful paver walkway improves curb appeal and creates a welcoming entrance. We design walkways that complement your home's architecture and flow naturally from the street or driveway to your front door. You can choose from straight, curved, or meandering paths depending on your style and landscape.

Backyard Paths

Backyard walkways connect different areas of your outdoor space. They guide guests from your patio to the garden, from the deck to the shed, or around the side of your house. Paver paths prevent worn grass trails and muddy tracks. They also reduce maintenance by defining clear traffic areas and protecting your lawn.

Garden Paths

Garden paths add charm and function to your landscape. They let you enjoy your gardens without trampling plants or dealing with muddy shoes. We can create winding paths through flower beds, straight utility paths to vegetable gardens, or decorative stepping stone paths that blend seamlessly with natural landscaping. For more extensive outdoor living spaces, consider our custom stone and paver patios that integrate perfectly with walkway designs.

Paver Driveways Built to Last

A paver driveway is a major investment in your property. Done right, it will outlast concrete and asphalt while looking better the entire time. Paver driveways handle freeze-thaw cycles better than other materials because each paver can move independently. This prevents the cracking that destroys concrete driveways after a few hard winters.

We start every driveway project with proper excavation and base preparation. Most driveway failures happen because contractors skip steps or use substandard base materials. We excavate to the correct depth based on your soil conditions and expected traffic. We install a thick layer of compacted aggregate base that distributes the load and prevents settling. This foundation work costs more upfront but saves you thousands in repairs over the life of your driveway.

Edge restraints are critical for driveways. Without proper edge restraints, pavers shift and spread apart over time. We install commercial-grade edge restraints around the entire perimeter. These keep your pavers locked in place even under the stress of daily vehicle traffic and turning wheels.

We install pavers in your chosen pattern, cut edges precisely, and sweep polymeric sand into the joints. This special sand locks the pavers together and prevents weeds from growing between them. The result is a driveway that looks professionally installed and performs flawlessly for decades. Many of our paver driveways are still looking great after 20 or 30 years.

Frequently Asked Questions About Paver Installations