Buying pavers can sometimes be a tricky business. There are usually many things to consider and the amount of information and variables can sometimes be overwhelming, especially for people buying it for the first time. So, how to best navigate that information, and where can you even buy pavers to begin with?

Let’s start by giving you some ideas of places where you can buy pavers, and then expand on what you should look for when buying them.

Where to Buy Pavers?

Pavers can be commonly be bought from your local construction and hardware store. Basically, most ‘Home Depot’ type stores have pavers available for sale.

However, pavers can also be bought from professionals distributors specialized in the hardscape business, such as us. These professionals work directly with big paver manufacturers, like Belgard and Pavestone. This gives them a greater array of options to work with, as well as direct support from those big companies and, of course, a lot of experience.

This experience is useful not only when buying pavers. Professionals in the area can actually help you with everything else regarding paver installation, and that can be particularly attractive for homeowner who are acquiring pavers for the first time.

They can answer all your questions and help you make the best decision for your project. Even more so, some can even make the installation itself for you, or at least refer you to someone they trust.

Considering this types of professionals in comparison to acquiring pavers from someone who simply stores them and sell them as regular products is important. Mainly because there is a fact that is often overlooked when talking about pavers: they have to be seen as an investment rather than a simple buy.

Let’s explain that concept.

Pavers are an Investment

Pavers are supposed to last for decades before you have to worry about them.

That makes them need to be thought about in a long term perspective, therefore, they more like an investment than a simple buy.

When you install pavers in your house, you’re adding value to your property. And, depending on the pavers you choose, a ton of value. So choosing, buying, and installing pavers properly is extremely important to protect that investment.

You want pavers that not only fit your project aesthetically speaking, but also resistant to your conditions and that fit your budget. Once more, the variables can be overwhelming.

Between material, colors, designs, patterns, applications and further investments in maintenance, it is easy to get lost and end up making a mistake.

So, just as important as asking yourself where to buy pavers, it is important to ask how to buy pavers.

What to Consider Before Buying Pavers?

First, make a list of all the things you absolutely need your pavers to have.

Are they going to be on a poolside area, for example? Do you need them to be slip resistant? Do you need a specific color, size or style? Are you on a tight budget and need them to fit it? Which things you’re willing to give up, and which are essential for your project?

That’s a good starting point. With that list, you’ll have a clearer idea of how to maneuver your search.

For example, if you absolutely do not want to have to worry about future maintenance, one of the bests options is going for a porcelain paver. They are extremely reliable and do not require further maintenance investments. They don’t even need to be sealed.

Porcelain pavers are more costly initially, but worth it long term wise. In they don’t fit your budget, you can go for the classic concrete paver. Their durability and design options rivals any material in the market. However, they do need to be sealed, so you have to be mindful of that.

Porcelain and concrete are just some examples. You can still go for bricks, natural stone, even travertine, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.

That’s why making the list is important. You want to be focused on your search and don’t let yourself be attracted to advantages you don’t even care to begin with.

Professional Help on Where to Buy Pavers

With the list done, we highly recommend you talk to professionals, especially if this is your first time working with pavers. Most of the big manufacturer’s websites we mentioned before will have an area where you can find authorized dealers and contractors based on your zip code.

In fact, you can even do that as a first step and, once you find a dealer, explain your project and get some help.

And if you happen to be around the Sarasota and Manatee Counties, in FL, why not give us here at Eagle Pavers a call?

We’ve been serving the area with only the best stone products for 14 years, with an incredible satisfaction rate from our loyal customers.

Give us a call anytime at +1 941-210-4192 or email us at sales@eaglepavers.us. We’ll be happy to hear from you and help you with any paver need you might have.