Commercial and Residential Brick Paver Installations

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Greystone tumbled brick pavers create a beautiful entrance to any commercial building. To prolong the life of the brick, a sealer was installed that included joint sand stabilizer.

Brick Paver Pathways are a unique and attractive way to add interest to any landscape, and can be used in any residential or commercial application.

We are the Ann Arbor Brick Paver Driveway Specialists

This Driveway was installed in Ann Arbor using Holland Stone manufactured in Ann Arbor by Fendt Builder Supplies.

 After the Asphalt was removed, the soil underneath was excavated to allow for a minimum of 14 inches of natural, crushed limestone(21aa). Before installing the gravel, the sub base was properly compacted and a Geo-textile Membrane Fabric was installed. After the 21aa was installed and compacted in 3" lifts, a bedding course of 2-N-S natural sharp sand formed a perfectly sloped screed to install the pavers onto.

The front entry path was also replaced with pavers, the pattern continuously flows from the drive to the front door.

As a courtesy, we will return to re-sweep paver jointing sand into all joints before the end of this season. The surrounding grade and Landscape will also be properly modified at this time. This was an excellent early October project and the weather was perfect for the work we completed.

New Brick Driveway and Landscape in Ann Arbor.

One of our favorite aspects of the work we do is the visual enjoyment complete areas will provide. After removing a large tree next to this home, it was replaced with a Dwarf variety of Pink Dogwood.  Also, a handsome Japanese Maple enhances the new Holland Stone Brick Drive. Azalea, Hosta, a Boxwood Hedge, Wisteria, and Cedar Mulch spruced up the new landscape beds next to the house. 

After the existing sprinkler system was repaired, the entire front yard was regraded and new sod installed.

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New Unilock Patio in Ann Arbor.

An new patio from Vago's brick Pavers and Landscaping creates an Outdoor Living Space for many years of enjoyment. The brick for this patio was from Unilock, Brighton. Brussels Block was installed using a random pattern. The accent border uses Black Unigranite 4" Squares to create a unique, and beautiful outdoor atmosphere.

The entire outer edge of the patio has new Landscape Beds, Topsoil, and Cedar Mulch installed and ready for the homeowner's plantings of choice.

Ann Arbor Landscape Installation

After restoring this patio last year, we were glad to install landscape around the patio for a complete outdoor enjoyment area. Plant materials include Creeping Juniper, Weigela, Hydrangia, Hosta, and Daylillies.

 Flagstones and Boulders were installed inside the Plastic Edging border and Lava Rock.

 Edging and rock also clean up the side of the house under the Burning Bushes.

Belleville Patio Repair and Sealer

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Ann Arbor: Patio Rebuilds, refurbishment, and paver sealing and cleaning

Patio Rebuilds, refurbishment, and paver sealing and cleaning are one of our specialties.

WET LOOK, WATER REPELLANT BRICK PAVER SEALER

Brick Paver Sealant is available in several different finishes. Matte Finish and Gloss are both very popular. This patio and driveway was designed and installed by VEI over 10 years ago.

 After a thorough cleaning and jointing sand replacement, a wet look sealant was used to enhance and preserve the appearance. The Unilock WL-WR sealer provided depth and gloss and will not become slippery even when wet.

Garden Retaining Wall, West Bloomfield

There are many options when it comes to choosing a retaining wall product. This hillside and driveway area have been changed into an attractive and functional garden wall planting area using a concrete segmental wall system.  www.vagoenterprises.com

RETAINING WALLS, GARDEN EDGING; ANN ARBOR, MI

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 New Garden Block Walls, Garden Edging, Boulder Walls add appeal and make yard maintenance an easier task.

New Landscape and Sod, Ann Arbor, MI

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Prior to placing your home on the market, making a few easy improvements will greatly enhance the marketability of your property. This home received new Plantings, Diamond Edging, Cedar Mulch, Black Rubber Mulch in the Play Area, and the entire back yard was stripped of the old dying grass, regraded, and given New Sod. 

DEXTER, MICHIGAN; RAISED PATIO REBUILD

This Raised Patio in Dexter, MI had been disturbed years prior by a contractor replacing the weep tile around the basement walls. The contractor back filled with fill sand, and did not replace the gravel base materials required for a successful paver installation. It is not likely the sand was properly compacted either. This resulted in the patio settling where the soil had been disturbed.  Also, the entire patio had trapped water due to the resulting negative grade and had suffered frost  heave/movement.

 

 All the pavers inside the Raised Patio Retaining walls were lifted up and set aside for re-installation. The Retaining walls near the house were also lifted and set at the proper level to prevent water from becoming trapped.

After the entire Raised Patio Rebuild was complete, new Polymeric Jointing Sand was installed and activated with a proper coating of water.

New Landscape, Retaining Walls, Regrading and Mulch

Are you having water problems in your basement?

Another one of our specialties is water diversion and re-grading. If the grade along your basement walls is retaining water we can help. Having a hill behind your house can divert surface water directly to your basement walls. The grade at your foundation walls should slope away from the house at a minimum of 1/4" per foot. More is better when it comes to drainage.

Gutters should also be kept clear and when possible, gutters should be sleeved so that water is not trapped inside the landscape or sidewalks adjacent to your house. We have resolved many drainage issues over the years.

This home had a large hill behind it with water being diverted into the corner. By adding a retaining wall, adding topsoil and regrading, we diverted the water away from the basement walls. We then added mulch to the beds, re-seeded the turf, and added plantings for increased curb appeal.

BRICK PATIO REBUILD AND PAVER JOINT MAINTENANCE

We are happy to provide maintenance of any type of Brick Paver Installation. One example of the many services we provide is this 12 year old brick patio that we restored last week of March. The jointing sand had been washed away years prior, contributing to minor movement in the border bricks located just inside the retaining walls. The sidewalk also had paver joints that were in need of sand and weeds had begun growing in the joints. After all growth was removed, and all bricks restored to their original appearance, polymeric jointing sand was installed. 

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NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME FOR OUTDOOR PLANNING

With the mild weather this February, we have been designing and estimating Brick Paver and Landscape projects for the early spring. We are available to provide you with a free written estimate and are glad to assist you with Outdoor Enjoyment Ideas for this spring and summer. We are currently scheduling projects to be completed in April of 2012. Please call 734 891 0305 for details!