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Driveway Pavers: Base Depth, Compaction and 25-Year Cost

September 21, 2026 by Daniel Whitfield
Cross-section of two paver driveway build-ups side by side: one over granular subgrade with a 150 mm compacted base, one over expansive clay with a 350 mm base and a separation geotextile

A driveway carries a load a patio never sees. Here are the base depths, compaction lifts and edge restraint that decide whether driveway pavers last 25 years or rut in three.

Categories Pavers & Driveways Tags base preparation, driveway, driveway pavers, hardscape cost, herringbone, pavers

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