Our Specialty
Interlocking pavers are our specialty and the reason Groupe Novacore exists. A well-installed paver driveway or patio lasts decades — a poorly installed one shifts, sinks, and cracks within a few winters. The difference is almost entirely below the surface: excavation depth, granular base quality, layered compaction, and drainage.
We work with the major Quebec paver and slab manufacturers and adapt the pattern, color, and border to your property's architecture rather than forcing a single look. Every project includes an assessment of existing drainage — most settling problems trace back to water management that was ignored at the original installation.
Whether it's a residential driveway, a backyard patio, or a commercial parking area, we follow the same discipline: geotextile fabric, compacted crushed-stone base in 10cm lifts, string-line laying, custom cuts around obstacles, and polymeric sand jointing.
Surface measurement, soil and slope analysis, discussion of pattern, color, and budget.
Removal of the existing surface to the depth required for the intended use (pedestrian vs. vehicular).
Geotextile fabric, then 0-3/4" crushed stone compacted in 10cm lifts with a vibrating roller.
Sand bed leveled to a string line, pattern laid, custom cuts made around structures.
Polymeric sand swept into joints, final plate-compaction pass, site cleanup.
A typical residential driveway takes 3 to 7 business days depending on surface area and soil conditions. We confirm an exact timeline after the on-site assessment.
With an adequate base and good drainage, a well-installed paver surface typically lasts 25 to 30 years before needing major repair.
Polymeric sand loses effectiveness over time and repeated snow clearing. Topping it up every 3 to 5 years keeps the joints stable.
No — the existing surface has to come out so we can excavate to the correct depth and build a proper granular base. Laying pavers directly over asphalt causes rapid settling.
Yes, as long as the installation is level and the joints are properly filled. We recommend avoiding aggressive metal-edged scrapers for the first few seasons.
Yes, workmanship is warrantied against settling caused by an installation defect. Warranty specifics are confirmed in writing at contract signing.
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