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Before
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We stock and install CertainTeed-compatible driveway and paver components in Mountain View, with typical installed replacement costs running $5,000-$14,000 for driveway replacement and $7,000-$18,000 for full paver driveway installation depending on substrate condition and square footage. Most CertainTeed paver edge restraints, joint sand, and stabilization fabric are available same-day through our supplier network in Santa Clara County. Homeowners usually discover the failure when pavers start shifting after winter rains, when edge restraints pull away from the border, or when weeds push through joints that used to hold polymeric sand.
Which CertainTeed Models This Applies To
CertainTeed’s hardscaping line centers on the LandMark Pavers and LandMark Driveway systems, plus the older Belgard-compatible specifications CertainTeed specified before 2019. The current LandMark series uses a 60mm thickness standard for vehicular loads, which matters because residential driveways in Mountain View’s clay-heavy soil zones need that full depth to prevent settling along the Calabazas Creek drainage area.
To identify your exact system, check for the stamped “CT” logo on the paver edge, or look for a spec sheet left by your original installer. The model year matters for edge restraint compatibility: pre-2020 installations used a plastic spike-in restraint that CertainTeed phased out due to UV degradation in California sun. We stock both the current aluminum L-channel restraint and the older PVC profile, though we recommend upgrading to the aluminum if your edge is failing again. OEM CertainTeed polymeric sand runs $45-$65 per bag through our supplier; equivalent-spec Techniseal or Sakrete aftermarket runs $35-$50 and carries the same ASTM C-144 gradation. We quote both and let the owner decide.
Signs Your CertainTeed Driveway & Pavers Is Failing
- Pavers shifting or rocking underfoot. The bedding layer beneath has eroded, usually from water intrusion through failed joint sand. In Mountain View, this accelerates where downspouts dump directly onto the driveway edge instead of into a drain line.
- Weeds growing between joints. The polymeric sand binding layer has broken down, which happens faster on south-facing driveways where surface temperatures hit 140°F in July and August. The sand turns to loose dust and loses its lock.
- Edge restraints pulling away from the border course. The plastic or metal strip that holds the outer pavers in place has lost its spikes to corrosion or soil movement. We see this most on homes near the Stevens Creek corridor where the clay soil swells and contracts with winter moisture.
- Standing water or low spots developing. The base compacted poorly or has settled unevenly. CertainTeed’s spec calls for 6 inches of compacted Class II base in residential driveways; shortcuts here show up in year three or four, not immediately.
- Pavers spalling or flaking at the surface. De-icing salt damage or, more commonly in Mountain View, pressure-washing at too narrow a fan angle. CertainTeed’s LandMark surface is hard enough for normal use but will micro-fracture under a 0-degree pressure tip held close.
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For CertainTeed driveway and paver work in Mountain View, here’s how our pricing breaks:
| Service | Price Range | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Driveway sealing (maintenance) | $250-$700 | Clean, repair joints, apply breathable sealer |
| Paver patio installation | $3,500-$11,000 | Excavation, base, pavers, edge restraint, joint sand |
| Concrete driveway installation | $4,500-$12,000 | Remove old, form, pour, finish, control joints |
| Paver driveway installation | $7,000-$18,000 | Full system: base, bedding, pavers, restraint, polymeric sand |
| Driveway replacement (full) | $5,000-$14,000 | Removal, disposal, new base and surface per spec |
The wide range on paver driveways comes down to three things: square footage, whether the existing base can be salvaged, and access for our mini-excavator. A standard two-car driveway in the Monta Loma neighborhood with good side access and salvageable base runs toward the lower end. Tight access between homes in Old Mountain View, or a failed base requiring full removal and recompaction, pushes toward the higher end. Every quote is a flat written price with line-item scope before work starts, under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation, and we pull permits when the city requires them.
DIY or Call Us?
There’s honest work an owner can do and work that wastes money. Re-sanding joints with polymeric sand is straightforward: pressure-wash out the old, let it dry 48 hours in Mountain View’s summer humidity, sweep in new, mist to activate. Check your CertainTeed spec sheet first; the wrong sand gradation won’t lock properly.
Where DIY goes wrong is base repair and edge restraint replacement. Pulling up pavers to fix a low spot without recompacting the base in lifts with a plate compactor guarantees the dip returns in one winter. And edge restraint installed without checking grade against the adjacent concrete or lawn creates a trip hazard that fails city inspection. We carry a plate compactor, laser grade, and the 12-inch aluminum spike gun on every truck. Call (669) 215-4852 if you’re past the maintenance stage and into structural repair. We’ll give you a written price, and if you have another contractor’s quote, we’ll review it line by line free under our Second Opinion offer.
FAQs
Properly installed CertainTeed LandMark pavers last 25-30 years in Mountain View’s Mediterranean climate, though joint sand needs refreshing every 4-6 years and edge restraints typically need attention at year 8-10 where UV exposure is highest. The clay soils near Permanente Creek and Stevens Creek shrink and swell more than the sandy loam up toward the San Antonio Road corridor, which can shorten edge restraint life by a couple years. Call (669) 215-4852 for an exact quote on your specific site - estimates are free.
Individual pavers can be lifted and re-laid if the base is sound, which saves roughly 60-70% versus full replacement. If the base has failed, spot repairs usually look good for 18 months then show the same settling pattern. We photograph the exposed base and show you what we found before you decide. Call (669) 215-4852 to schedule an evaluation.
A standard two-car CertainTeed paver driveway in Mountain View takes 3-5 working days: one day removal and base prep, one day base compaction and bedding, one day laying, half day cutting and edge restraint, half day joint sand and cleanup. Weather delays are rare here, but we don’t lay polymeric sand if rain is forecast within 24 hours; it activates prematurely and won’t lock. Call (669) 215-4852 to check current scheduling.
We stock polymeric sand, edge restraint profiles, and stabilization fabric on the truck for same-day repair work. Full paver color matches require a 2-3 day pull from our San Jose supplier; CertainTeed discontinues colors periodically, so we verify availability before quoting. For KraftMaid, Cambria, or Silestone work inside the home, we coordinate those orders separately. Call (669) 215-4852 to confirm stock on your specific CertainTeed color and profile.
Measure twice, write it down, then build it that way. That’s how we’ve kept 4,000-plus projects within a few percent of the written price since 2007.
Written by Grant Rowan, Owner, Rowan Construction Group Mountain View at Rowan Construction Group Mountain View, serving Mountain View and nearby areas.