Bob A.
07/09/2018 12:00:00 SA
We hired Rob Mathiesen (Arizona Pavers Guy) to replace our concrete driveway with Pavers. Rob gave us a competitive estimate, clearly described how he would do the job, and was happy and willing to show us other paver installations that he had done. We visited one location (a restaurant) where he had recently installed Pavers and were very impressed with the quality of workmanship.
Once we decided to hire Rob there was a delay before he was able to begin the work because of the demands of other projects he was working on. However, once he got started on our driveway he dedicated his full efforts to the project and the end result was clearly worth the wait.
Rob is a highly skilled master craftsman with more than 30 years experience working with Pavers. He and his very seasoned and capable assistant Rola did virtually all of the work (a sub-contractor broke up and hauled away some of the concrete). From diligently preparing and setting the grade/slope of the surface to artfully placing the tri-shaped Pavers it was obvious that Rob was creating a project that he would be proud of and would stand the test of time.
Creating a proper base/foundation for the Pavers is essential and arguably was the most time consuming phase of the entire project. Rob's technique includes the use of recycled concrete to form the base and requires a significant amount of work to complete small sections and ready them for the installation of the Pavers. This was where his many years of experience were crucial to the resulting high quality of the overall project. We were amazed at the exacting demands that were involved in ensuring that each section of our driveway would be seamlessly and solidly connected together.
Building a driveway from Pavers that will remain structurally sound and attractive for decades requires an immense amount of skill and experience. Rob is a tireless craftsman who approaches his work as if he is doing it for his own home. He does not take shortcuts and is not satisfied until each phase of the project is competed to his exacting standards.
Our new driveway is beautiful and we have already been receiving many flattering comments from our neighbors!
We highly recommend Rob (Arizona Pavers LLC - Arizona Pavers Guy) and encourage anyone who is considering installing Pavers for a driveway, patio, etc., to give him a call.