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AfterCWS Driveway & Pavers: The West Palm Beach Owner’s Guide
We stock and install CWS-compatible driveway and paver components in West Palm Beach, with most replacement projects running $5,000-$14,000 for full driveway replacement and $250-$700 for sealing work. Parts are typically available same-day through our supplier network, and we carry common CWS edge restraints, base panels, and paver locking sand on our trucks. Most homeowners discover a problem when they notice pooling after rain, shifting pavers along the garage apron, or a surface that was level in 2019 but now drains toward the house instead of away from it.
Which CWS Models This Applies To
CWS produces driveway and paver systems under several product lines, and the part you need depends on when your surface was installed. The CWS Perma-Edge series, common on West Palm Beach homes built between 2015 and 2020, uses a 6-inch aluminum restraint with integrated stakes spaced every 18 inches. Newer CWS Pro-Lock systems switched to a 8-inch heavy-gauge PVC edge with a snap-in connection that is not backward compatible. Check the inside face of your existing edge restraint for an embossed model code, usually near a stake hole. If the code is worn away, measure the stake spacing and the material thickness, 0.080 inch for Perma-Edge versus 0.125 inch for Pro-Lock.
We source OEM CWS components where they are still manufactured, but we also stock quality aftermarket equivalents from Belgard and Techo-Bloc that match the critical dimensions and often exceed the original spec on UV resistance, which matters in South Florida. The aftermarket decision usually comes down to whether your existing system is discontinued. CWS phased out the Perma-Edge 400 series in 2021, so those homeowners are looking at aftermarket or a partial system replacement.
Signs Your CWS Driveway & Pavers Is Failing
- Pavers settling or rocking underfoot. The bedding layer, usually a 1-inch screed of coarse sand, has washed out or compacted unevenly. In West Palm Beach, this happens faster where irrigation systems overspray or downspouts discharge directly onto the surface.
- Edge restraints pulling away from the border. The stakes have corroded or the restraint itself has cracked from thermal cycling. Aluminum restraints in our market typically show this at 7-10 years, PVC closer to 12-15.
- Weeds growing through joints that were previously tight. The polymeric sand has degraded or was never properly activated with water during installation. Florida’s combination of heavy rain and intense sun breaks down inferior sand within three to five years.
- Standing water 30 minutes after rain stops. The base layer, 4-6 inches of compacted limestone screenings, has settled or was inadequately sloped during original installation. This is structural, not a surface fix.
- Efflorescence, a white powdery film, spreading across paver faces. Salts in the base material or bedding sand are migrating to the surface with moisture. It is cosmetic but indicates water is moving through the system in ways the design did not intend.
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Here is what driveway and paver work costs in West Palm Beach, with parts and labor separated so you can see where your money goes.
| Service | Typical Range | What Drives the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paver driveway installation (new) | $7,000-$18,000 | Area, paver grade, base depth, demolition of existing surface |
| Concrete driveway installation (new) | $4,500-$12,000 | Thickness, reinforcement, finish type, access for pump truck |
| Driveway replacement (remove and replace) | $5,000-$14,000 | Disposal volume, substrate condition, whether permits are required |
| Driveway sealing | $250-$700 | Area, number of coats, whether joints are re-sanded first |
| Paver patio installation | $3,500-$11,000 | Base preparation, edge restraint type, pattern complexity |
The wide range on replacement reflects what we find when we pull the old surface. If the base is intact and properly sloped, you are looking at the lower end. If we find organic soil, inadequate compaction, or a base that was built with recycled concrete instead of limestone screenings, we correct it. Under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, that correction is written into the quote before we start, not added after. Every paver and driveway job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise, and you receive a documented photo record of the base condition, the compaction test, and the finished surface.
DIY or Call Us?
There is a short list of checks a homeowner can safely make. Verify that downspouts are not discharging directly onto the driveway surface. Look for visible cracks in edge restraints and measure how much they have pulled back from the paver line. Check whether individual pavers rock when you press a corner.
What does not work as DIY: base repair, compaction, or anything involving the substrate. The base is structural, it is hidden, and getting it wrong means tearing out the surface you just laid. Re-grading without understanding how water moves across your specific lot in West Palm Beach’s flat terrain leads to foundation moisture problems that cost far more than the driveway. We are an independent service provider, not affiliated with CWS, and we have replaced enough homeowner attempts to know where the line sits. If you are unsure what you are dealing with, call (561) 475-3903 and we will walk through what you are seeing. If it makes sense to send a technician, the estimate is free and written before any work starts.
FAQs
Edge restraints last 7-15 years depending on material, aluminum on the shorter end, PVC on the longer. Polymeric sand needs refreshment every 3-5 years in our climate. The base, if built correctly with limestone screenings and proper compaction, should outlast two surface cycles. Call (561) 475-3903 for an assessment of your specific installation.
Localized settlement can sometimes be addressed by lifting pavers, correcting the base, and reinstalling. This works if the base failure is isolated and the surrounding area is sound. If the problem is widespread or the base was improperly built throughout, partial repair becomes a patchwork that fails at the seams. We evaluate this on site and put the recommendation in writing.
Most residential driveway replacements in West Palm Beach take 3-5 working days from demolition to final compaction, weather permitting. Permitting adds 3-10 business days depending on the municipality. We pull permits as standard, included in the written quote, and schedule inspections so you do not have to manage that process.
We carry common CWS-compatible edge restraints, base panels, and polymeric sand on our trucks. Model-specific or discontinued components we source same-day or next-day through our supplier relationships with Belgard, Techo-Bloc, and other manufacturers. If you have a model number, call (561) 475-3903 and we will confirm availability before we roll.
Measure twice, document everything, then get out of the way and let the work speak. That is how we have operated since 2007, across more than 4,000 projects, and it is how we will handle your CWS driveway or paver issue in West Palm Beach. Call (561) 475-3903 to schedule your free estimate. The price will be in writing before anyone picks up a tool, and the scope will be clear enough to compare line by line against any other quote you have received.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner, Rowan Construction Group West Palm Beach at Rowan Construction Group West Palm Beach, serving West Palm Beach and nearby areas.