Paver driveways & pool decks for Fort Myers homes

A cracked concrete driveway is one of the most common reasons Fort Myers homeowners call us. Concrete can’t be patched invisibly, so once cracks spread or sections settle, replacing it with pavers is often the better long-term move. We break out and haul away the old concrete, correct the subgrade, build a compacted base designed for vehicle traffic and install the pavers with a solid edge restraint so the whole field stays tight.

Longer driveways on larger lots leave room for design: a contrasting border, a banded apron at the street or a circular drive with a guest parking pad. They also mean planning for volume — more base material, more pavers and a sequence that keeps part of the driveway usable when the layout allows. Paver driveways in Southwest Florida typically run $10–$20 per square foot, and we provide a free, detailed estimate after measuring.

Many older Fort Myers pools have a painted or textured concrete deck that now peels, cracks or gets too hot underfoot. Replacing it with pavers changes the whole backyard. Depending on the condition of the slab, we either remove it and install pavers on a new base or, when the slab is sound and the elevations allow, install pavers over it. We can also replace the pool coping at the same time, so the edge and the deck match.

Pool decks under older screen enclosures need extra care. Cage footers may sit right at the slab edge, and an original deck may slope the wrong way after years of settling. We check those elevations before designing anything, aim for a consistent slope toward drains or the yard, and suggest lighter pavers that stay comfortable on summer afternoons. Pool deck pavers typically run $12–$25 per square foot, and most installations take 5–10 days.

Fort Myers is known for its palms, and the royal palms along McGregor Boulevard are part of the city’s identity. Mature palms, oaks and ficus on older lots are beautiful, but their roots are a leading reason older driveways and walkways crack or lift. We design layouts with those trees in mind, plan the base around major roots where possible and talk through root barriers when a tree sits close to the new surface.

Closer to the water, in areas like Iona, salt air and low elevations call for careful drainage and, often, sealing. Fort Myers is also a patchwork of jurisdictions: some addresses are inside the City of Fort Myers, while areas such as Iona, Whiskey Creek and much of South Fort Myers fall under unincorporated Lee County. Where your scope requires a permit, we confirm which office handles it and take care of the application.

Newer communities east of I-75, including much of Gateway, usually add an HOA review on top of any permit. For those homes, we prepare the site plan and the paver product, color and pattern details the association asks for, then schedule the work once approval comes through. It’s a different rhythm from an older McGregor-area property, and we plan each project accordingly.