Frequently Asked Questions — Central Florida

Ocoee Concrete & Pavers was founded in 2020 by Luan Silva. We've installed hundreds of paver and concrete projects across Central Florida since then.

We serve a 30-mile radius from Ocoee: Ocoee, Winter Garden, Orlando, Kissimmee, Windermere, Apopka, Clermont, Davenport, Lake Nona, Dr. Phillips, Four Corners, Celebration, and surrounding areas.

Yes — we carry general liability insurance and workers compensation insurance. Certificates of insurance are available for any commercial project bid. For residential work in Florida, paver and concrete installation work doesn't require a state contractor license, but we follow all local building permit requirements.

We don't offer in-house financing, but most home improvement financing services (Home Improvement Loans, Hearth, GreenSky, etc.) cover paver and concrete projects. Many of our customers also use HELOC for larger projects.

Yes — all estimates are free with no obligation. We come to your property, measure the area, discuss material options, and provide a written itemized estimate within 48 hours of the on-site visit.

No — initial on-site estimates are free.

Properly installed paver driveways on an 8-inch compacted limerock base with woven geotextile fabric last 25-50 years before needing significant work.

Both are Florida-manufactured premium brands with lifetime structural warranties. Belgard has slightly wider color/style options; Tremron typically prices 5-10% lower for equivalent products. We work with both and recommend based on your specific design goals.

Sometimes — if the existing concrete is structurally sound (no major cracks or settlement). If concrete is cracked or settling, removal and proper base prep is the right approach. We confirm during the on-site estimate.

For a 500-900 sq ft residential driveway in standard concrete pavers: $8,000-$14,000 in 2026. Larger driveways or premium materials run $16,500-$26,000.

Polymeric sand is the material that fills the joints between pavers. When activated correctly with water, it cures into a flexible-but-solid joint that prevents weeds, ants, and washout. Properly activated polymeric sand is the difference between a 5-year driveway and a 25-year driveway.

Individual pavers can crack from heavy point loads (rare), but unlike concrete slabs, pavers don't have continuous cracking failure modes. A single cracked paver is replaced individually without the surrounding pavers showing damage.

PSI is the compressive strength rating of the concrete. 3,000 psi is the minimum residential standard; 4,000 psi has 33% more cement and significantly better long-term durability in Florida's heat-rain cycle. We pour 4,000 psi as our standard mix.

Concrete reaches 70% of design strength at 7 days and 100% at 28 days. For practical purposes: walkable in 24 hours, vehicle-driveable in 7-10 days, full-load-ready at 28 days.

All concrete eventually develops hairline cracks (under 1/16 inch). With proper control joints every 8-10 feet, 4,000 psi mix, and fiber reinforcement, hairline cracks should be minor and stay that way for 15-20+ years. Major cracking (1/4 inch+) within 5 years usually indicates installation problems.

Residential driveway minimum: 4 inches with rebar grid or fiber reinforcement. For trucks or heavy vehicles: 5-6 inches. Commercial driveways: 6-8 inches with rebar.

Pavers last longer (25-50 years vs 15-20 for stamped), don't crack, and can be repaired invisibly. Stamped concrete is cheaper upfront (40-50% less than pavers), has no joint maintenance, and can be poured as a continuous surface. Choice depends on budget, longevity priorities, and aesthetic preference.

Typical timeline: estimate approval → permit application (1-3 weeks depending on jurisdiction) → start date scheduling (within 1 week of permit) → installation. Total time from approval to start: 2-4 weeks for most projects.

For a 600-800 sq ft residential driveway: 3-5 working days from demolition through final polymeric sand activation.

Not continuously, but we recommend being available the first morning (we walk through the plan with you), at key milestones (after base prep, after first pavers laid), and at the final walkthrough. Most days, we're working independently.

Yes, for the duration of installation. We coordinate so you have time to move vehicles. For longer projects, we sometimes arrange temporary parking with neighbors or designate a section of yard for vehicle access.

We monitor forecast carefully and won't pour concrete or activate polymeric sand if heavy rain is forecast. Paver laying can sometimes continue in light rain. Most weather delays add 1-2 days to total project time, not weeks.

Most new driveway installations require a permit in our service area. Patio additions in detached backyards under 200 sq ft typically don't. We confirm requirements during the estimate and handle the permit application as part of the project.

Most HOAs in our 12-city service area approve pavers without issue, especially in neighborhoods that already have paver examples. We provide the HOA architectural review packet (manufacturer spec sheets, color samples, photos) as part of project planning.

Most Central Florida jurisdictions process permits within 1-3 weeks. Some HOAs add another 2-4 weeks for architectural review. We submit immediately upon estimate approval to minimize delay.

Rare — most denials come from setback violations or material restrictions that we identify and resolve before submitting. If you have an unusual lot or HOA, we discuss specifics during the estimate phase.

2-year written workmanship warranty on every installation, transferable to the next property owner. Plus the lifetime manufacturer warranty on Belgard and Tremron pavers.

Settlement, polymeric sand failure, edge restraint failure, drainage issues, and concrete cracking beyond normal hairlines. Excludes acts of God, vehicle impact, root damage, and post-installation modifications by others. Full details at /warranty/.

Annual: garden hose rinse to clear surface grit, spot-treat oil stains promptly. Every 2-3 years: polymeric sand refresh if needed. Every 5-7 years: optional sealing. The driveway itself needs no resurfacing during 25-50 year life.

Optional but beneficial. Sealing enhances color, protects against stains, and stabilizes joint sand. Recommended every 5-7 years for film-forming sealers.

Our written warranty is 2 years, but we service customers post-warranty at our cost (no markup). Most settlement repairs in years 3-5 run $200-$600.

Variables include: paver brand and grade, design complexity (patterns, borders, accent banding), site conditions (demolition needs, base condition, slope), accessibility (truck access, distance from material drop point), and required permit/HOA work. Same square footage can range 40-60% in price based on these variables.

Yes — typically 30% deposit at signing, 30% at delivery of materials, balance at project completion and final walkthrough. Smaller projects (under $3,500) sometimes 50% deposit and 50% completion.

Check, ACH transfer, Zelle, major credit cards (3% processing surcharge on credit), and financing through customer-arranged lenders.

Yes — bundling a driveway, patio, and walkway in one project typically saves 15-25% vs hiring them sequentially. Same crew, same mobilization, single material delivery.