Paver patios, driveways, and pool decks for Orlando-area homes

It depends on the size and shape of the area, what has to be removed first, access for equipment, how much base work the soil needs, the material and pattern, borders, drainage, and extras such as steps or seat walls. Two patios of the same size can differ a lot below the surface, so we don’t publish one-size prices. After a site visit you’ll get a written, itemized proposal. The cost guide explains what moves the number.

Standard pavers are not a permeable system. Most rain runs off the surface, a little enters the joints, and the rest has to drain by slope. Permeable paver systems are different: they use units with wider joints filled with open-graded stone over a stone base designed to hold and infiltrate water. They cost more, need suitable soils, and need their joints kept open. See the drainage guide.

Sometimes. An overlay can work when the slab is sound, sheds water, and leaves enough height at doors and edges. Cracked, settled, or poorly sloped slabs are usually better removed. The decision comes down to thresholds, slope, cracks, drainage, and the edge detail — see what to check before an overlay.

No. Pool-deck work covers the surface around the pool — the pavers, porcelain, or stone, the base beneath them, and deck drainage. Pool construction, resurfacing the pool interior (plaster, pebble, or tile), structural pool repairs, and pool equipment, plumbing, or electrical work are handled by pool professionals. When the coping or the pool edge is involved, the work is coordinated with your pool contractor.

Many Central Florida neighborhoods have homeowners’ associations that review exterior changes, including patios, driveways, pergolas, and sometimes paver colors. Check your community’s rules early. Drawings, product names, and samples make applications easier, and work shouldn’t start until any approvals you need are in hand. The planning guide covers the sequence.