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Cambridge Pavers Driveway & Pavers: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
Cambridge Pavers driveway and paver installation in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $7,000 – $18,000 for an average residential driveway, installed, with most projects completed in 5 – 10 working days. We stock and install Cambridge Pavers-compatible products, match replacement pavers to your existing layout, and can often start within two weeks of your written estimate. Most homeowners find out there’s a problem the same way: a paver shifts underfoot, a corner starts sinking after a heavy rain, or the sand between joints washes out and weeds show up faster than the lawn can keep up.
Which Cambridge Pavers Models This Applies To
Cambridge Pavers makes its paving stones in three broad families that matter for Fort Lauderdale driveways: Ledgestone, Sherwood, and RoundTable cobble systems. The Ledgestone line is the most common residential choice here because it handles consistent vehicle traffic without shifting when the base is done correctly. Sherwood pavers run larger and chunkier, which some homeowners prefer for longer driveways along Victoria Park or Rio Vista. RoundTable is the classic cobble look, often used for driveways that blend into a paver patio or walkway.
The critical compatibility gotcha: Cambridge color names repeat across different product lines, but the stone shape and size do not. A “Onyx” Ledgestone paver is not interchangeable with an “Onyx” Sherwood paver. The dimensions differ (Ledgestone runs 6″×9″ or 6″×6″ depending on the pattern; Sherwood runs 6″×12″ plus small squares), which means the joints won’t line up and the surface will look patchy. If you don’t have your original paperwork, a photo of the paver next to a tape measure is enough for us to identify the line and match the color. We also work with Belgard and Unilock for homeowners who are replacing a failing section with a different brand entirely.
Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale is an independent contractor. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge Pavers, though we install and source their products regularly across Broward County.
Styles & brands we work with
Signs Your Cambridge Pavers Driveway & Pavers Is Failing
- Sinking or depressions in the wheel paths. This almost always means the base layer (the compacted rock underneath the sand) was never thick enough for South Florida’s sandy, shifting soil. Fort Lauderdale’s high water table makes this worse: a base that works in Orlando fails here within two years.
- Pavers rocking or wobbling underfoot. One side of the paver has lost its sand bed support, usually because heavy rain washed the bedding sand out through an edge or a cracked joint. On a driveway, this gradually becomes a tripping hazard and spreads to neighboring stones.
- Wide gaps where the joint sand used to be. Humid, rainy summers in Fort Lauderdale erode polymeric sand faster than anywhere else in the state if the sand was installed without proper edge restraint. Once the gaps open, ants and weeds move in immediately.
- Pavers cracking across the middle, not the edges. This is a vehicle load problem, not a paver defect. Cambridge pavers are rated for driveway use when the base is right; a cracked paver usually means a soft spot underneath that’s flexing every time a car rolls through.
- Pavers separating from the edges, especially near a garage apron or lawn line. Without a concrete or aluminum edge restraint, the pavers can drift outward over time, creating a sawtooth edge along the driveway. It starts subtle, then becomes an eyesore within a season.
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AfterReplacement Cost & What’s Included
A Cambridge Pavers driveway installation in Fort Lauderdale typically lands between $7,000 and $18,000, which covers demolition of the old surface, excavation to the correct depth, a minimum 4 – 6″ compacted rock base, bedding sand, the pavers themselves, edge restraint, and polymeric sand in the joints. Smaller jobs – a paver patio or a repair section – run roughly $3,500 – $11,000 depending on size and access.
What moves the number: total square footage (the single biggest factor), paver style (Ledgestone is more affordable than Sherwood), the depth of excavation required, and whether we need to haul away an old concrete driveway. Access matters too: a tight backyard in Sailboat Bend where a bobcat can’t fit costs more in labor than an open driveway in Coral Ridge. We give every homeowner a written price before work starts, with the exact paver line, square footage, and labor broken out line by line. That number is the number on the invoice. If something shifts during the job, you know before we pick up another tool.
Every paver driveway we install carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if it’s not done right, we come back and make it right at no charge. If a repair fails within the year, the follow-up visit is free, no re-inspection fee.
DIY or Call Us?
For a paver driveway, the honest split is this: replacing a single cracked paver or re-sanding the joints is something a careful homeowner can handle on a weekend, assuming the base underneath is still solid. You’ll need a rubber mallet, a flat bar to lift the stone, and the right joint sand. What you should not attempt: building a driveway from scratch, or repairing a section that’s sinking. Subgrade failure in Fort Lauderdale’s sandy, high-water-table soil means digging down and rebuilding from the bottom. If the base is wrong, the repair will fail in six months and you’ll have paid twice for the same square footage.
Call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll take a look. Tell me what you need, I’ll tell you what it costs – then we’ll get it done.
FAQs
How long do Cambridge Pavers driveways last in Fort Lauderdale? A properly installed Cambridge Pavers driveway lasts 25 – 35 years in this climate, though you’ll need to re-sand the joints every 3 – 5 years because of our heavy summer rains. The pavers themselves rarely fail if the base is right; the joint sand is the wear item.
Can a sinking paver section be repaired instead of replaced? Yes, if the paver itself is intact and the issue is a washout in the bedding sand, we can lift the section, re-level the base, and set the same pavers back down. If the rock base underneath is inadequate, patching the top layer will not hold; we’ll tell you that before we quote anything, not after the work starts.
How long does a Cambridge Pavers driveway installation take? A standard two-car driveway in Fort Lauderdale takes 5 – 10 working days from demo to final sand. The paver setting itself is usually 2 – 3 days; the rest is excavation, base compaction, and edge restraint work, which is what actually determines whether the driveway lasts.
Do you stock Cambridge Pavers for repairs or small jobs? We stock common Ledgestone and RoundTable colors in Fort Lauderdale, and we can source any Cambridge line within two weeks. If you need a color matched to an existing driveway, bring us a photo with a measurement reference and we’ll verify it before we order a single stone.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner, Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale at Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
