Interlocking Pavers and Stone Patios

Houston Landscape Images specializes in free form design of interlocking Pavers. We offer many different sizes, shapes, colors, blends and textures; imagination is the only limit. (Click here to see the patio design sequence) We are an Authorized Contractor for Belgard Hardscapes, also members of the ICPI (INTERLOCKING CONCRETE PAVEMENT INSTITUTE) the governing body of the paver industry. They provide the guidelines by which all pavers should be installed for maximum efficiency. Our installers have been certified by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute, That means the institute has educated them on the proper installation techniques for brick pavers, so you can get: the most out of your hardscape project. Houston Landscape Images adheres strictly to the standards set forth by the ICPI. Pavestone and Belgard are the manufacturers of the concrete paver brick and block products that we install. We have been using their products for years and have found them to be superior in strength and durability, color and consistency.
Pavestone and Belgard (needless to say) are the authority on the manufacturing of hardscaping products, but the success of their products depend on the installation. Again, we say “Installation”. Once we have helped you choose the layout, style and colors of your driveway, patio, walkway or wall system, “Hands Down” the most important part of the project is how it is installed! If you do your homework, you will find that Pavestone and Belgard are very specific about the process in which their products are installed. They have pioneered a process where, when followed step by step, your hardscaping project will last......year after year, even exceeding the life span of traditionally poured concrete.

We take pride in the fact that when we install your project, we do not stray from this process. Unfortunately, we need to be aware that not all contractors use this process, even though they are using the same products. Like any type of construction, there are many ways to cut corners and increase profits on a job that was awarded for it’s “terrific price” or the “great deal”. We have found over and over again that the area where another company’s project has failed is in the base preparation. A poor base preparation usually does not have an immediate effect on the finished look of the project (unless a contractor is extremely inexperienced) so it looks great at the time of completion, right?

After a period of time, settlement is noticed in high traffic areas or water begins to puddle after a hard rain. Brick shifting may occur and gaps form between bricks. This is completely unacceptable. To read more about things to avoid click on the following link: Contractor Qualifications. Thank you for considering Houston Landscape Images as your “Hardscaping” contractor!