Brick pavers are one of the most requested materials we install across Broward County — and one of the most misunderstood. Homeowners often assume pavers are simply “the expensive option,” without knowing what actually separates a paver driveway or patio from a concrete one, or how each holds up under South Florida’s heat, rain, and salt air. Eagle Concrete Corp is a licensed Florida general contractor (FL license CGC1529373), family-owned and operated since 2005 and based in Hollywood, FL, and we install and repair paver driveways, patios, walkways, and pool decks throughout Broward County.
What Makes Brick Pavers Different
Unlike a poured concrete slab, which cures as one continuous surface, pavers are individual interlocking units set into a compacted base and bedding layer of sand, then locked together with joint sand. That segmented design is the source of most of their practical advantages — and a couple of trade-offs worth knowing before you choose a material.
Why Pavers Hold Up Well in South Florida
Florida’s climate is hard on hardscaping: intense UV exposure, heavy seasonal rain, humidity, and for coastal properties, salt air. Pavers handle a few of these conditions particularly well:
Individual units flex instead of cracking. Florida’s sandy, shifting soil and the seasonal wet/dry cycle can cause ground movement that cracks a solid concrete slab. Because pavers are independent units on a flexible base, minor ground shifts show up as slight settling in one or two pavers — not a crack running across the whole surface.
Damaged sections are repairable, not replaceable. If a paver cracks, stains, or sinks, we can lift and replace that individual unit without redoing the whole driveway or patio. A damaged section of concrete generally means patching (which rarely matches the original color and texture) or replacing the full slab.
Permeable joints help with drainage. Sand-filled joints between pavers allow some water to drain through the surface rather than sheeting off entirely, which can help during Florida’s intense summer downpours.
Brick Pavers vs. Stamped Concrete vs. Travertine
All three materials work well in Broward County; the right choice depends on your budget, maintenance tolerance, and the look you want.
Brick pavers offer the widest range of colors, patterns, and textures, and are the easiest of the three to repair piece-by-piece. They do require periodic joint-sand replenishment and, over time, re-sanding and resealing to keep the surface locked and the color even.
Stamped concrete is a poured, textured, and colored surface designed to mimic the look of pavers, stone, or wood at a lower material cost, with a more seamless appearance and less joint maintenance — but it cracks and stains as one continuous surface rather than in repairable sections, and cracks are harder to disguise. See our stamped concrete patio guide for a closer look at that option.
Travertine is a natural stone that stays noticeably cooler underfoot in direct sun — a real advantage around a pool deck — and has a higher-end, more uniform natural look, typically at a higher material cost than pavers or stamped concrete. Our travertine material guide covers where it makes the most sense.
Where We Install Brick Pavers
Pavers work well for driveways, front walkways, pool decks, and patios. For driveways specifically, proper base preparation matters more than the surface material itself — a paver driveway installed on an inadequately compacted base will shift and settle no matter how good the pavers are. We excavate, install and compact a proper aggregate base, then set and compact the pavers before sanding and sealing the joints, so the finished surface performs the way it’s supposed to for years, not just for the first season.
Keeping Pavers Looking Right
Paver joints benefit from periodic re-sanding as sand naturally washes out over time, and a quality sealer helps resist staining, inhibits weed growth in the joints, and keeps the color from fading under South Florida sun. See our guide on why sealing concrete and pavers matters in Florida for more on maintenance timing.
Serving Broward County
Eagle Concrete Corp installs and repairs brick paver driveways, patios, and pool decks throughout Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale, Margate, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Tamarac, and the surrounding areas. See our full services page or our service area to find your city.
Get a Free Paver Estimate
Thinking about pavers for a driveway, patio, or pool deck? Call Eagle Concrete Corp at (954) 288-6131 for a free, no-obligation estimate from a licensed, family-owned Broward County contractor.
Stamped concrete is one of the most requested patio materials we install across Broward County, and it’s easy to see why: it gives you the look of stone, brick, or tile at a lower cost and with less long-term maintenance than most alternatives. Eagle Concrete Corp is a licensed Florida general contractor (FL CGC1529373), family-owned and operated since 2005 and based in Hollywood, and we build stamped concrete patios for homeowners throughout Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding county.
What Stamped Concrete Actually Is
Stamped concrete starts as a standard poured concrete slab. While it’s still workable, we press textured stamps into the surface to create a pattern — flagstone, cobblestone, brick, wood plank, and dozens of other looks — then apply color through an integral pigment, a surface-applied color hardener, or both. The result is a single continuous slab that reads as a patterned material, without individual joints, seams, or units that can shift over time.
Why It Holds Up Well in South Florida
Because it’s a single poured slab rather than individual units, there are no joints for weeds, ants, or sand to work their way into over time, and no individual pieces to shift, sink, or heave the way pavers occasionally can if the base wasn’t compacted correctly. Properly sealed, a stamped concrete patio also resists staining from pool chemicals, mildew, and everyday outdoor use. The tradeoff is that if a crack does develop, it shows across the slab rather than being isolated to one paver — which is why getting the base prep and control joints right at installation matters more with stamped concrete than with most other patio materials.
Stamped Concrete vs. Pavers vs. Travertine
All three are legitimate options and the right one depends on your budget and priorities. Stamped concrete typically costs less than pavers or travertine for a comparable footprint and finished look, and it’s a faster install since it’s a single pour rather than laying and setting individual units. Pavers cost more but let you replace a single damaged section without touching the rest of the patio, and they’re available in a wider range of true material colors since the color isn’t just a surface treatment. Travertine costs the most but stays noticeably cooler underfoot in direct sun, which matters most right around a pool. We’ll walk through the real tradeoffs for your yard and budget at your estimate rather than push one option across the board.
Design Options
Pattern and color are where stamped concrete gives you the most flexibility. Common patterns we install include ashlar slate, running-bond brick, cobblestone, and wood-plank textures, in earth-tone, gray, or custom-matched colors to complement your home’s exterior. Borders and contrasting accent bands are a common upgrade to frame a patio or transition into a walkway.
Maintenance
A sealed stamped concrete patio needs periodic resealing — generally every couple of years in this climate, sooner in high-traffic or full-sun areas — to keep the color from fading and the surface protected from stains and moisture intrusion. Between resealing, it’s low-maintenance: rinse off pool chemicals, leaves, and dirt, and address any hairline cracking early rather than letting water work its way underneath. See our guide to sealing concrete and pavers for more detail on why that step matters in Florida specifically.
Serving Fort Lauderdale & Broward County
We build stamped concrete patios throughout Fort Lauderdale and the rest of Broward County, alongside our driveway, pool deck, and new pool construction work. See our full services overview or check our service area to confirm we cover your neighborhood.
Get a Free Patio Estimate
Call (954) 288-6131 and we’ll come take a look at your yard, walk through pattern and color options, and give you a straight price — no pressure, no obligation.
A pool deck takes more abuse than almost any other concrete surface on a South Florida property — constant sun, chlorine and salt splash-out, afternoon downpours, and bare feet walking across it every day. Eagle Concrete Corp is a licensed Florida general contractor (FL CGC1529373), family-owned and operated since 2005 and based in Hollywood, and pool deck resurfacing is one of the jobs we’re called out for most often across Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, and the rest of Broward County.
Why Pool Decks Wear Out Faster Here
Standard concrete pool decks in this climate deal with a specific combination of stress: constant UV exposure that fades and chalks the surface, chlorinated or salt water splashing onto the same spots day after day, and a freeze-free climate that still puts concrete through heavy expansion and contraction as it heats up in direct sun and cools fast during a summer storm. Over years, that combination shows up as surface cracking, pitting, discoloration, and decks that get uncomfortably hot underfoot even when the rest of the yard is shaded.
Signs It’s Time to Resurface
A few things we hear consistently from homeowners before they call: hairline cracks that have started spreading or connecting, a deck surface that’s gone rough, pitted, or chalky instead of smooth, color that’s faded unevenly, water pooling in low spots instead of draining toward the yard, and a deck that’s noticeably hotter to walk on than it used to be. Any one of those on its own might just be cosmetic. Several together usually means the surface has aged past the point where sealing alone fixes it.
Resurfacing Options We Install
There isn’t one right answer for every pool deck — it depends on your budget, how the deck is used, and how it ties into the rest of your landscaping.
Stamped or textured concrete overlay: the most cost-effective way to resurface an existing deck that’s structurally sound. We apply a bonded overlay in a non-slip texture and pattern of your choice, which also lets us correct minor color and drainage issues without breaking out the old slab.
Brick pavers: higher upfront cost, but individual pavers can be lifted and replaced if one section cracks or stains, and they give you a wide range of colors and patterns to match your home. A popular choice for homeowners who want the deck to read as a real design feature, not just a surface around the pool.
Travertine: the option we install most often specifically for pool decks, because it stays noticeably cooler underfoot in direct sun than concrete or most pavers — a real advantage on a surface people are walking across barefoot. It’s a premium material, but it’s naturally slip-resistant and holds up well to pool chemicals.
What the Process Looks Like
We start with a free on-site assessment to determine whether the existing deck can be resurfaced as-is or needs sections removed and repoured first — that matters most around the pool coping and any areas with drainage or settling problems. From there we prep the surface, install the overlay, pavers, or travertine, and finish with the appropriate sealer. If the scope requires a permit, we pull it and handle the inspection. The owner is on site for the work, not just a crew you’ve never met.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach & Broward County
We resurface pool decks throughout Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, and the rest of Broward County, alongside our driveway, patio, and new pool construction work. See our full services overview or check our service area to confirm we cover your neighborhood. If you’re also considering a full pool renovation rather than just the deck, our pool remodeling guide covers what to think through first.
Get a Free Pool Deck Estimate
Call (954) 288-6131 and we’ll come take a look at your pool deck, walk through the resurfacing options that make sense for it, and give you a straight price — no pressure, no obligation.
Sunrise covers a lot of ground, from older single-family neighborhoods to large planned communities with canal-front lots near Sawgrass Mills. Driveway needs vary just as much — straightforward replacement on aging concrete in the older sections, and wider pads or premium paver work in the newer, larger developments. We’re a licensed Florida general contractor (FL CGC1529373), family-owned and operated, building and replacing concrete, paver, and travertine driveways for Sunrise homeowners.
Code Compliance & Driveway Condition
If your driveway has been flagged for cracking or drainage issues, or a community association has specific driveway guidelines, we’ll assess honestly whether resurfacing solves the problem or whether it needs to come out and be repoured. We pull the permit and handle the inspections either way.
Concrete, Pavers, or Travertine
A broom-finish concrete driveway is the most budget-friendly option and holds up well to Florida weather. Brick pavers cost more but let you repair a single damaged section without repouring the whole driveway, and are a common choice in Sunrise’s newer planned communities. Travertine is a premium option we install more often on patios and pool decks, but it’s available for driveways too. We’ll go over the real trade-offs for your property at your free estimate.
What to Expect
The owner is on site for every job, not just a crew you’ve never met. We do a free, no-pressure estimate at your property, handle the permit paperwork, and prep the base and drainage correctly before anything gets poured — that’s the part that determines whether your driveway is still flat in ten years.
Beyond Driveways
We also build patios, pool decks, and new custom in-ground pools for Sunrise properties. See our full services overview or our service area for the rest of Broward County.
Nearby Areas We Serve
We also work in nearby communities including Lauderhill, Tamarac, and Fort Lauderdale.
Get a Free Estimate in Sunrise
Call (954) 288-6131 and we’ll come take a look at your driveway, walk through your options, and give you a straight price — no pressure, no obligation.
Lauderhill is a densely built community with a lot of single-family homes and townhomes dating to the 1960s and 70s, and driveway replacement is one of the most common calls we get in the area — original concrete from that era is well past its service life. We’re a licensed Florida general contractor (FL CGC1529373), family-owned and operated, building and replacing concrete, paver, and travertine driveways for Lauderhill homeowners.
Code Compliance & Driveway Condition
If code enforcement has flagged your driveway for cracking, spalling, or a trip hazard, we’ll assess honestly whether resurfacing solves the problem or whether it needs to come out and be repoured. We pull the permit and handle the inspections either way.
Concrete, Pavers, or Travertine
A standard broom-finish concrete driveway is the most budget-friendly option and the most common choice for replacing original driveways in older Lauderhill neighborhoods. Brick pavers cost more but let you repair a single damaged section without repouring the whole driveway. Travertine is a premium option we install more often on patios and pool decks, but it’s available for driveways too. We’ll go over the real trade-offs for your property at your free estimate.
What to Expect
The owner is on site for every job, not just a crew you’ve never met. We do a free, no-pressure estimate at your property, handle the permit paperwork, and prep the base and drainage correctly before anything gets poured — that’s the part that determines whether your driveway is still flat in ten years.
Beyond Driveways
We also build patios, pool decks, and new custom in-ground pools for Lauderhill properties. See our full services overview or our service area for the rest of Broward County.
Nearby Areas We Serve
We also work in nearby communities including Sunrise, Tamarac, North Lauderdale, and Fort Lauderdale.
Get a Free Estimate in Lauderhill
Call (954) 288-6131 and we’ll come take a look at your driveway, walk through your options, and give you a straight price — no pressure, no obligation.
Deerfield Beach sits at the northern edge of our Broward service area, with a mix of beachside homes, inland neighborhoods, and canal-front properties. Canal-front lots often come with wider driveways or extra parking pads for boats and trailers, which changes the scope compared to a standard single-car driveway. We’re a licensed Florida general contractor (FL CGC1529373), family-owned and operated, building and replacing concrete, paver, and travertine driveways for Deerfield Beach homeowners.
Code Compliance & Driveway Condition
If your driveway has been flagged for cracking or drainage problems, or you’re planning ahead of a sale, we’ll assess honestly whether resurfacing solves the problem or whether it needs to come out and be repoured. We pull the permit and handle the inspections either way.
Concrete, Pavers, or Travertine
A broom-finish concrete driveway is the most budget-friendly option and works well for wider pads and boat or trailer parking. Brick pavers cost more but let you repair a single damaged section without repouring the whole driveway, and hold up well on properties with heavier vehicle traffic. Travertine is a premium option we install more often on patios and pool decks, but it’s available for driveways too. We’ll go over the real trade-offs for your property at your free estimate.
What to Expect
The owner is on site for every job, not just a crew you’ve never met. We do a free, no-pressure estimate at your property, handle the permit paperwork, and prep the base and drainage correctly before anything gets poured — that’s the part that determines whether your driveway is still flat in ten years.
Beyond Driveways
We also build patios, pool decks, and new custom in-ground pools for Deerfield Beach properties. See our full services overview or our service area for the rest of Broward County.
Nearby Areas We Serve
We also work in nearby communities including Pompano Beach and Coconut Creek.
Get a Free Estimate in Deerfield Beach
Call (954) 288-6131 and we’ll come take a look at your driveway, walk through your options, and give you a straight price — no pressure, no obligation.
