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IKO Driveway & Pavers: The West Palm Beach Owner’s Guide

IKO driveway and paver systems installed in West Palm Beach typically run $7,000-$18,000 for a full paver driveway replacement, and we stock IKO-compatible base materials, edge restraints, and joint sand for same-day repair starts. Most West Palm Beach homeowners notice the problem after a heavy rain, when pooled water, sunken sections, or weed growth through joints signals the bedding layer or edge restraint has failed. In our experience along Flagler Drive and throughout the El Cid and Flamingo Park neighborhoods, the freeze-thaw cycles are mild but the summer saturation events are not, and that combination separates marginal base prep from good base prep faster than most owners expect.

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Which IKO Models This Applies To

IKO does not manufacture pavers directly; they produce the asphalt shingles and roofing membranes most homeowners know them for. When you see “IKO driveway & pavers” in West Palm Beach, you’re usually looking at one of three scenarios: a paver driveway installed by a contractor who also carried IKO roofing products and used the brand association in their marketing; a Belgard, Techo-Bloc, or Unilock paver system installed alongside an IKO roof replacement; or a homeowner searching for the paver brand they remember from a previous estimate. We source base materials, geotextile fabric, and polymeric joint sand that are specification-compatible with any paver system installed in South Florida, including those originally sold under mixed-brand proposals.

To identify what you actually have, check the edge restraint for a manufacturer stamp, or lift one paver from an inconspicuous corner to read the back-side mold marking. If you find a “Belgard,” “Techo-Bloc,” or “Unilock” imprint, that’s your true paver manufacturer. The IKO association, if any, was likely the roofing scope on the same contract. We stock replacement edge restraints in PVC and aluminum profiles, 60-mil geotextile fabric, and ASTM C-144 compliant joint sand, which covers the base and joint repair needs for all major paver lines found in West Palm Beach. Rowan Construction Group West Palm Beach is an independent service provider with no affiliation to IKO.

Signs Your IKO Driveway & Pavers Is Failing

• Sunken or settled sections near the garage apron or street edge. This usually means the aggregate base was insufficiently compacted or the geotextile fabric failed to separate the base from the native soil. In West Palm Beach’s sandy substrate, we’ve seen 4-inch base depths wash out in under three years when fabric was omitted or cheap woven plastic was substituted for non-woven specification material.
• Weeds or grass growing through paver joints. The polymeric joint sand has eroded or was never installed, leaving voids that collect organic material. Florida’s daily summer rain cycles accelerate this; proper joint sand with a supplemental sealer application typically lasts 5-7 years in our climate.
• Pavers rocking or shifting underfoot. The bedding sand layer has scoured or the edge restraint has pulled away from the perimeter. This is common on driveways with heavy vehicle traffic where the original installer used plastic spike-in edging rather than aluminum or concrete curb restraint.
• Standing water more than 30 minutes after rain. The original pitch was insufficient or the bedding layer has settled unevenly. West Palm Beach’s flat coastal topography makes proper drainage design critical; even a 1% grade error becomes visible quickly.
• Efflorescence, the white powdery film on paver surfaces. This is mineral salts migrating through the paver body, usually cosmetic but indicating moisture movement through the system. Persistent efflorescence after two years can signal a compromised vapor barrier or base drainage failure beneath.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

The wide range on full replacement reflects four variables: paver material grade (basic concrete paver at $4-$6/sq ft installed versus premium porcelain or natural stone at $12-$18/sq ft), base depth required (4 inches for pedestrian, 6-8 inches for vehicle traffic), drainage complexity (French drain additions run $800-$2,400), and whether the existing base is salvageable. Under Clause 1 of The Haven Standard, we deliver a written line-item quote before any work starts, every time. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation; manufacturer warranties on Belgard, Techo-Bloc, or Unilock pavers range from lifetime to 25 years depending on product line and are transferable once to a subsequent owner.

DIY or Call Us?

What you can safely check yourself: lift one paver at the edge and measure the base depth with a ruler; photograph the edge restraint profile and any manufacturer stamps; verify whether water drains toward the street or pools against your garage slab. These three checks tell you whether you’re looking at a joint maintenance issue or a base failure.

Where DIY goes wrong: resetting pavers without regrading and recompacting the base guarantees the same settlement in one to two Florida wet seasons. We’ve been called to West Palm Beach homes where the owner spent a weekend relaying pavers, only to have the same section drop three months later because the underlying sand had washed into a void they couldn’t see. Excavation, proper lift compaction in 6-inch passes with a plate compactor, and verified pitch to daylight are not weekend projects. Call (561) 475-3903 and we’ll assess it, photograph what we find, and give you the written price before anyone picks up a shovel.

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