Driveway Remodeling Cracked Concrete to Angelus Pavers
A complete driveway transformation replacing an aging, cracked concrete surface with Angelus Courtyard pavers, new base preparation, and a cleaner approach to the home.
The problem wasn't just the appearance. The concrete had reached the end of its useful life.
The existing driveway had extensive cracking and no longer provided the clean, finished approach the property deserved. Rather than covering or patching the failing surface, the old concrete was removed completely.
After demolition, the driveway was rebuilt from the ground up with new base preparation before installing Angelus Courtyard pavers across the finished driveway.
The result is a driveway with a more refined material palette, stronger visual definition, and a much cleaner arrival experience.
Existing cracked driveway concrete was demolished and removed.
The driveway was prepared with a new paver base before installation.
Angelus Courtyard pavers were selected for the finished driveway surface.
Demolition, base preparation, paver installation, and finishing were coordinated as one project.
The original cracked concrete driveway.
The existing driveway showed significant cracking across multiple areas, creating a worn appearance at the front of the property.
A successful paver driveway starts below the finished surface.
Removing the old concrete was only the first step. The new paver system required proper demolition, base preparation, layout, transitions, and installation.
Failed Concrete Surface
Extensive cracking meant the existing driveway needed complete removal rather than cosmetic patching.
Base Preparation
The driveway needed a properly prepared paver base before the new Angelus surface could be installed.
Driveway Layout
Paver alignment, edges, transitions, and the overall field needed to remain consistent across the large driveway area.
Removing the failed driveway completely.
The cracked concrete driveway was demolished and removed to expose the underlying area and prepare the site for a new paver system.
Preparing the driveway for a completely new system.
Once the concrete was removed, the driveway area could be properly prepared for base installation and final paver elevations.
The finished pavers depend on what happens underneath.
After demolition, the driveway base was prepared before paver installation so the new surface could be laid at the proper elevations.
Angelus Courtyard pavers.
The old concrete driveway was replaced with Angelus Courtyard pavers, giving the front of the property a more finished, architectural hardscape surface.
Selected as the finished paver material for the complete driveway remodeling project.
Building the new driveway one section at a time.
Angelus Courtyard pavers were installed over the prepared driveway base with attention to layout, edges, transitions, and the overall finished field.
Selected for this driveway remodel
- Angelus Courtyard pavers
- New driveway paver base
- Driveway edge and transition detailing
- Jointing material for the finished paver surface
Complete driveway replacement
- Existing cracked concrete driveway demolition
- Concrete removal and disposal
- Driveway excavation and preparation
- New paver base preparation
- Elevation and transition coordination
- Angelus Courtyard paver installation
- Edge and field detailing
- Final jointing and cleanup
The 3-Zone System™
The driveway is one of the first elements people experience at a property. Our 3-Zone System™ helps us consider arrival, living, and activity as connected parts of the complete outdoor environment.
Learn About the 3-Zone System™ →Arrival Zone™
This project is primarily an Arrival Zone™ transformation. The new paver driveway reshapes the first visual and physical experience of approaching the property.
Living Zone™
The driveway connects the home to the surrounding exterior areas and helps establish a consistent hardscape language across the property.
Activity Zone™
Vehicle circulation and everyday driveway use are considered alongside the visual design and transition into the home.
Project planning at a glance.
These figures describe this specific La Crescenta-Flintridge project. Similar driveway projects vary based on driveway size, demolition, site access, base conditions, paver selection, transitions, and total scope.
Concrete demolition, removal, base preparation, Angelus Courtyard pavers, installation, and finishing.
Demolition, site preparation, paver base work, installation, detailing, and final cleanup.
Failed concrete removed and replaced with a completely new paver driveway system.
The completed Angelus paver driveway.
The finished driveway replaces the cracked concrete with a cleaner Angelus Courtyard paver surface that changes the entire approach to the property.
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Questions about projects like this one.
These answers describe this completed La Crescenta-Flintridge project. Other driveway projects vary by size, access, base conditions, material selection, and construction scope.
What was included in this La Crescenta-Flintridge driveway remodel?
The project included demolition and removal of the existing cracked concrete driveway, site preparation, new paver base preparation, and installation of Angelus Courtyard pavers.
Why was the old concrete driveway removed instead of repaired?
The existing driveway had significant cracking across the surface. For this project, the concrete was removed completely so the driveway could be rebuilt with a new paver base and finished paver surface.
What pavers were used on the new driveway?
Angelus Courtyard pavers were installed as the finished driveway material.
Was a new base installed under the pavers?
Yes. After the existing concrete was removed, the driveway area was prepared with a new paver base before the Angelus Courtyard pavers were installed.
What was the investment range for this driveway project?
This La Crescenta-Flintridge driveway remodeling project was completed in approximately the $45,000 range. Similar projects vary depending on driveway size, demolition, access, base preparation, paver selection, and site conditions.
How long did the driveway remodeling project take?
The construction timeline for this project was approximately two weeks, including concrete demolition, removal, base preparation, paver installation, and finishing.
Is your driveway cracked, dated, or ready for a complete redesign?
We can help evaluate the existing surface, demolition requirements, base preparation, paver options, layout, and surrounding hardscape to create a cleaner arrival to your property.