Condo Paver Patios are becoming very popular

Brick Pavers are very versatile for transforming small spaces

I have noticed in the last couple of years that there is a high demand for installing paver patios, planters, and steps for condominiums.  I believe that paver patios for condos is becoming a viable option and used as added Outdoor Living Space.  Paver patios have become an easy way to add usable & functional square footage to a condo unit.

Most condos usually have wooden decks or cement pads installed as patios.  It is not often that developers will upgrade to interlocking paver patios during construction.  The draw back usually with condos is the limited space available to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing outdoor living space.

Unlike residential homes in subdivisions, condos are also restricted by building envelopes or easements.  Every brick paver patio we have installed for condos requires board approval. The big advantage of interlocking brick pavers is that they are not considered a permanent pavement like cement or wooden decks that require footings or permits. This usually allows some more flexibility in expanding the outer limits of design.

Brick pavers and modular retaining wall blocks & caps are the perfect product for creating beautiful and functional spaces that the homeowner's can enjoy for many years. They also offer low maintenance needs that most condo owners are looking for when they decided to move into a condo.  As I always preach, all brick pavers require some minimal seasonal joint sand sweeping to reduce the need for future pavers repair.

From simple economical designs to more intricate creations, brick pavers are unmatched in the performance and appearance of paver patios, steps, and planters.  Small spaces create an addeded challenge but we have been able to mesh homeowner's needs with the expanded capabilities of these paver products.  Safe and attractive paver steps is where it begins and then the landscaping wants are considered.  In the end though, the pavers patio usable space is most important aspect.



Each photo I have included in this post had it's own challenges.  The versatility of brick pavers and modular retaining wall blocks & caps allowed us to blend function, beauty, and cost into a spectacular home improvement .  It is important to maximize the space available and meet homeowner's wants & needs within the building restrictions of the association.


Creating an Outdoor Living Area in small spaces requires some forethought & experience.  If the usable area is not designed properly, the condo owner will not have functional patio space to enjoy and entertain.  It is true that big gifts can come in small packages!

Small Brick Paver Jobs

Interlocking Paver Pad

We installed this small brick paver pad for a condo in Ann Arbor this week. I am often asked if we do small brick paver jobs....the answer is.. "We love small paver jobs!"

This brick paver customer just needed a small paver pad out his condo patio screen door to keep mulch & dirt from being tracked into his patio. We installed this 25sq.ft paver pad in about 2 hours. When you factor in loading time, drive time, and clean up. the whole project was about 3 hours worth of work.

There are several factors to keep in mind so the price of your small brick paver project will be reasonable. This customer followed my recommendations to keep the price below $300. Most landscape or paver contractors will do your small paver project at an inflated price.

First, I would allow the brick paver contractor to use a new paver they have left over in stock (make sure you are not getting any used pavers unless discussed) . Second, allow the pavers contractor to use any color or a mix of colors. Allow the contractor to lay out the dimensions so the saw cutting of the pavers is minimal or not needed. Allow the paver contractor to lose the excavated soils on-site and finally, allow the contractor to use your job as a "Plug Job". A "plug job" allows the contractor to fit the job in any day or time he has a "gap" in their schedule and they can "plug" you in. Often I will have a guaranteed completion date which may be a month or two out depending on time of year.

If you are flexible and not in an immediate rush, you can often get a good price on a small brick paver project. Most often brick paver contractors are your best choice because they have extra stock of pavers and are more efficient to make the project reasonably profitable.