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CGI Driveway & Pavers: The Fort Worth Owner’s Guide
CGI driveway and paver parts fail one of two ways in Fort Worth: the pavers themselves crack or shift, or the base and edge restraints give out underneath them. We stock and install CGI-compatible driveway and paver components, and a full repair or replacement typically runs $7,000 – $18,000 depending on how much of the driveway is failing. Most owners discover the problem the hard way, a paver sinks after a heavy rain, or a row of edges starts wandering outward into the yard.
Here’s the thing about CGI pavers in North Texas: the clay soil expands and contracts with every wet-dry cycle, and that movement is what kills paver driveways faster than anything else. We see it constantly across Fort Worth, from Ridglea Hills to Wedgwood. The pavers themselves rarely fail first. The base fails, then the pavers follow.
Key takeaways for the impatient:
- CGI paver driveway repair in Fort Worth: $7,000 – $18,000 full replacement, partial repairs lower
- Most failures start in the base, not the paver itself
- We carry common CGI paver profiles and edge restraints on the truck
- A matching paver is possible, but the base underneath is what you’re really paying to fix
- Call (682) 841-6652 and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI’s driveway and paver line covers a few distinct product families. The most common we encounter in Fort Worth are their concrete interlocking pavers in the 60mm and 80mm thickness ranges, plus their permeable paver systems used on newer builds. The thickness matters more than most owners realize: 60mm pavers are rated for pedestrian and light vehicle use, while 80mm is what you want under a driveway that sees trucks or SUVs daily.
Here’s the compatibility gotcha worth knowing: CGI changed their paver chamfer profile on several lines around 2019. If your driveway was installed before that, ordering just by color name can land you a paver that’s close but visibly different at the joints. The reliable way to identify your exact part is to pull one paver and look at the underside, there’s a molded-in lot code and size stamp. Send us a photo of that stamp and we’ll match it correctly the first time.
On the OEM-versus-aftermarket question: for CGI pavers specifically, the color and aggregate blend is proprietary enough that we recommend OEM pavers for any repair where the new paver sits next to existing ones. Aftermarket equivalents work fine for full replacements or new sections, but the color match isn’t close enough for patchwork. We’ll tell you straight which makes sense for your driveway.
Styles & brands we work with
Signs Your CGI Driveway & Pavers Is Failing
- Sinking or depressions in the paver field. This is a base failure, not a paver failure. Water has washed fines out of the base material, and the pavers are dropping into the void. In Fort Worth, this usually shows up after our spring rain season.
- Edges spreading outward or curb lines wandering. The edge restraint has failed or was never installed properly. Once the perimeter lets go, the whole interlocking system loses tension and pavers start drifting.
- Cracked or spalled paver surfaces, especially near driveway entries. Vehicle weight plus a thin paver (60mm or less) equals surface fractures. If the paver is also sitting on a failing base, the cracking comes faster.
- Weeds or grass growing up through the joints in defined lines. That’s a sign the joint sand is gone and the base layer is compromised. Water is pooling somewhere it shouldn’t, and roots are finding the path.
- Standing water after rain that lingers more than an hour. A properly pitched CGI paver driveway drains in minutes. Puddling means the pitch has shifted, almost always from base settlement underneath.
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AfterReplacement Cost & What’s Included
Installed replacement of a CGI paver driveway in Fort Worth runs $7,000 – $18,000, and the range comes down to three things: how much of the driveway is failing, whether the base needs full excavation or can be recompacted, and the paver thickness you’re matching. Partial repairs, a single sunken section of 100 square feet or less, typically land between $2,500 and $5,000.
| Scope | Fort Worth Installed Price |
|---|---|
| Partial paver repair (one sunken or failed section) | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Full driveway base rework + new CGI pavers | $7,000 – $18,000 |
| Edge restraint replacement only (perimeter repair) | $800 – $2,500 |
| Joint sand replenishment + recompaction | $500 – $1,500 |
Every price we give is a written line-item quote before work starts. You’ll see the paver cost, the base material, the labor, and the haul-off broken out. The number we hand you is the number on the invoice, period. If the repair fails within a year, we come back under the 365-Day Done Right Promise and make it right at no charge.
DIY or Call Us?
Pavers themselves aren’t dangerous to handle, but here’s the honest truth about DIY paver repair: by the time you see a sunken paver, the problem is six to eight inches underneath it. You can pull and reset pavers all weekend, and the sink will come back because the base is still failing.
What you can safely check: look at your edge restraints and joint sand. If the edges are intact and the sand is just low in spots, topping the joints is a reasonable DIY job. If pavers are sinking, spreading, or cracking, you need someone who will excavate to the problem, not around it. That’s where we come in. Luca Romano has been pricing and running these repaiirs across Fort Worth for years, and every job starts with a written price you approve before we touch a shovel. Call (682) 841-6652 and we’ll come look at it free.
FAQs
A properly installed CGI paver driveway with an 80mm paver and a correctly compacted base lasts 25 to 30 years in Fort Worth. The pavers themselves are nearly indestructible; what ages is the base, and our clay soil means the base needs to be done right from day one.
Yes, if the failure is localized. A single sunken section or failed edge restraint can be repaired for $800 – $5,000. When the base failure is widespread across more than a third of the driveway, full replacement is usually the better financial call, and we’ll tell you that plainly either way. Call (682) 841-6652 and we’ll give you an honest assessment and a written price.
A partial repair takes one to two days. A full driveway replacement runs three to five days from demo to final compaction, weather permitting. You’ll get photo updates before and after, and you’ll know exactly who is on site before they arrive.
We stock common CGI paver profiles, colors, and edge restraints on the truck for repairs. For less common colors or profiles, we order them direct and have them on site within a few days. Either way, you won’t be running parts errands. Call (682) 841-6652 with your paver’s underside code and we’ll tell you what’s in stock today.
Need a CGI paver match or a driveway that’s shifted out of true? Call (682) 841-6652 for a free repair estimate. We’ll put the price in writing, tell you exactly what’s wrong and what it takes to fix it, and show up when we say we will. That’s how we run every job in Fort Worth, and that’s The Relay Standard.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner & Lead Remodeler, Sawyer Remodel Fort Worth at Sawyer Remodel Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth and nearby areas.
