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Paver Patios & Walkways in Nanaimo, BC

A paver patio built on a proper base lasts for decades and will not crack the way concrete does. Maxx Contracting installs paver patios, walkways, and driveways across Nanaimo and central Vancouver Island. We do the excavation, base prep, and grading properly, so your patio stays flat and level through every wet winter.

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What we do

Patios & Pavers in Nanaimo

  • Paver patios — interlocking paver patios sized to your yard, in the pattern and stone you choose.
  • Paver & stone walkways and paths — front walks, garden paths, and side-yard connectors.
  • Paver driveways — heavier base and vehicle-rated pavers built to carry traffic.
  • Proper base prep & grading — excavate, lay and compact crushed gravel in lifts, screed the bedding layer.
  • Drainage & slope — every surface pitched to shed water away from the house.
  • Edge restraint & compaction — a locked perimeter and final compaction so nothing shifts or creeps.
  • Repair & re-levelling — we lift, re-base, and re-lay settled or sunken paver sections.

Why Maxx

No low bids. No cut corners.

01
Honest pricing

A detailed written quote after we see your grade and drainage, not a guess per square foot.

02
The base matters most

We are an excavation contractor first, so the part you cannot see is done properly.

03
Timely delivery

We hit the build date and leave the site clean.

04
Experienced crew and modern equipment

Well-maintained machines that meet current emissions standards.

Recent Work

Projects across the Island

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What clients say

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“I would highly recommend Maxx Contracting. I had them build a retaining wall in a very difficult area to get at in Departure Bay. They did a superb job, in a timely fashion, and they have more than enough new or near-new equipment to do the job. You will not go wrong by having them do your project for you.”
Dick Allin

FAQ

Questions about patios & pavers

Pavers, poured concrete, or stamped concrete: which is better for a patio?
Pavers flex with the ground so they do not crack, and any section is repairable. Poured concrete cracks over time, and stamped concrete is the hardest to fix. For our wet-coast freeze-thaw, a paver patio on a proper base is the most durable and the easiest to maintain.
What does a paver patio cost in Nanaimo?
It depends on the size, the paver you choose, and the base and site work involved. We measure on a free site visit and give you a detailed written estimate so there are no surprises.
How long does it take, and how far ahead should I book for summer?
Most patios take a few days to about a week on site. Summer is the busy season on Vancouver Island, so book in late winter or early spring to lock in a summer build date.
How do you prep the base so it does not settle?
We excavate to depth, compact crushed gravel in lifts, screed a bedding layer, set the pavers, lock the perimeter with edge restraint, do a final compaction, and sweep in joint sand. That base is why a proper paver patio stays flat instead of heaving.
Do pavers handle drainage, and can you slope for runoff?
Yes. We build deliberate slope so water sheds away from the house, and the gravel base drains. We can also tie the patio into proper site drainage where needed.
Do you build paver walkways and driveways too?
Yes. Walkways and driveways are the same craft as a patio; driveways just use a thicker base and heavier-rated pavers to carry vehicle weight.

Service Area

Serving Nanaimo & central Vancouver Island

Nanaimo, Lantzville, Cedar, Ladysmith, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Duncan, and the surrounding communities. See all areas →

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