Worn Concrete Replaced with Angelus Pavers in San Diego
This finished project was a $25k-$30k build.
Project Gallery
The walk toward the back of the house, with new planting in both beds
Pavers run the length of the side yard along the fence
The side yard paving meets the back yard and a river rock bed
Pavers beside the river rock bed at the back corner of the house
Pavers replaced the concrete strip along the back of the house
Pavers continue under the covered patio
Project Snapshot
Project Story
Overview
Old, worn concrete at this San Diego home in 92111 was dated and less safe to walk on. Install It Direct replaced it with about 910 square feet of Angelus Courtyard Combo pavers, planter borders of pavers set on end in concrete, 120 feet of drain line with eight downspout connections, a strip of turf and new planting. Crew on site April 28 to May 29, 2026.
The Challenge
- The existing concrete was dated and worn.
- Aging, uneven concrete was less safe to walk on.
- Roof water from eight downspouts needed somewhere to go.
What Changed
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Before & After
Before: a stained concrete walk between the two wings of the house
After: Angelus pavers with planter beds edged in pavers set on end
Before: concrete and loose turf mats along the fence
After: one continuous paver surface along the fence
Before: a concrete strip along the back of the house
After: pavers along the house and under the covered patio
Design & Build
The Plan
Remove the worn concrete and rebuild the base.
Trench 120 feet of 3 inch SDR35 drain line and connect eight downspouts, with a pop-up outlet.
Lay about 913 square feet of Angelus Courtyard Combo pavers in 60 mm with polymeric sand.
Set pavers on end in concrete to form planter borders.
Add a turf strip, 17 new plants and mulch.
The Build
Demo
The old concrete was broken out and hauled away.
Drainage
120 feet of drain line went in with eight downspout connections and a pop-up drain.
Pavers
About 913 square feet of Angelus Courtyard Combo pavers were laid over compacted base and locked with polymeric sand.
Planters and planting
Pavers set on end in concrete formed the planter borders, then 17 plants, mulch and a turf strip went in.
Investment
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to replace concrete with pavers in San Diego 92111?
This project came in at about $25,000 to $30,000 for about 913 square feet of Angelus pavers, 120 feet of drain line with eight downspout connections, paver planter borders, a turf strip and new planting.
Should downspouts be tied into drains under new pavers?
That is the right time to do it, because the ground is already open. This project connected eight downspouts to 120 feet of new drain line before the pavers went down.
Are pavers a good choice over clay soil?
Pavers handle small ground movement through their joints, and a single paver can be lifted and reset if it settles, where concrete tends to crack instead. In both cases a compacted base is what keeps the surface flat.
How long did it take?
The crew was on site from April 28 to May 29, 2026, and the project closed out June 9.
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