Old World Brick Paving

Beautiful patio!!! The owner, Frank, was particularly helpful in designing the area, helping with colors and what the pavers actually look like. Also his crew was stellar- very considerate, professional, friendly.

I only had a small project, rebuilding a small retaining wall and installing landscape lights, but was treated as though it were Old World Brick Paving's most important. Old World worked with us to customize the project to meet our needs. The crew that actually did the work was outstanding. They answered any question that I had and continually checked with me during the project to make sure I was satisfied. Old World Brick Paving was not the cheapest estimate but the quality and service of their work made it worth the extra cost, especially considering that it will last and look great for many years.

Our experience with Old World Brick Paving has been wonderful and our new patio addition and fire pit have really added to our back yard experience and value. I contacted Frank to see if they would take on this relatively small job and we set a date for him to see the site and price it out. Frank took the time to explain how OWBP's work was different from the rest and that their materials and workmanship were top quality. I got one other estimate from a landscaping & paver company, and although it was less than OWBP, their details, care, and knowledge of the product were all lacking. OWBP promised a deeper foundation with more compressed levels of stone and a better locking sand layer – even though it was just a fire pit and patio, and not a heavily used walkway or driveway. We paid a one-third deposit and got our spot on their job schedule. I pulled the village permit, and when Frank called that we were next – we were ready to start. Despite dodging a few days of rain, the whole job took 3 days; just as promised. Edgar and his crew of 4 or 5 dug the patio circle by hand and transported the dirt by wheelbarrow to their loader in the front. With our fenced yard, they couldn't fit a Bobcat or similar mechanical diggers into the back. The gravel and sand were brought in the same way on wheelbarrows. Our village wanted an inspection after the gravel was compressed and before any pavers went down. After that, the sand came in, was compressed, and the laying of the pavers began. The crew took pains to extend the complicated Unilock pattern from our existing patio right through to the new addition, seamlessly. Edgar was easy to work with and took direction from me well. He also came up with some design ideas on his own. These guys really knew the material and were a great team. The transition of the patterns from new to old patios was crucial with our sailor-course color continuing around the entire perimeter. The team definitely succeeded there! Although our original gray pavers have faded some over the last 8 years – a good power washing will make them match the new ones perfectly. The crew always arrived on time and kept a neat work area. I would definitely recommend Old World Brick Paving to anyone planning a paver project. I have no doubt that their work will last for years and become a great asset when we do eventually sell the house.

I cannot express how impressed and satisfied we are with every aspect of Old World Brick Paving. From the estimate to the work to the customer service, they are outstanding. We are thrilled with the finished product! Frank and his staff are kind, responsive and do excellent work. Our patio was thoroughly cleaned and scrubbed, resanded and an oil based sealer was applied. Frank fully explained the difference between water and oil based sealing. Be aware that not all companies offer oil based sealers. We chose oil based as it lasts longer and requires less maintenance. We are so pleased! In addition to the quality of their work, the staff is the epitome of customer service. We were treated so nicely! For example, due to health issues, my husband and I were unable to move our patio furniture back after the project was completed. Frank sent staff back out to move it back for us! We would not hesitate to use Old World Brick Paving again. I highly recommend them for the price, quality of work and outstanding customer service!

We recently had Frank and his team install a 250 sq foot patio in our backyard - they did a great job. We also put this out to bid with a few other contractors and felt the most comfortable with Frank. He was very clear in providing us options within our budget and also gave us pros and cons so we could make an educated decision. Other contractors simply walked through our backyard, took a look and said they would get back to us with a quote. Frank's overall presentation and willingness to spend time with us during the quote phase made the biggest difference. Frank was able to come after business hours and had a tablet with pictures of his work, giving tips on how to maximize our investment and communicating the upkeep associated with each choice. Plus, OWBP specializes in this, vs having a landscaper do the job. Frank also was very upfront about our obligations after we had committed - we worked with the village to get the permits and this was also reassuring to us that he wasn't willing to cut corners. Frank was always available via cell phone and very responsive throughout the process. Everything he promised (that he would be there on every job, that our job would only take 2 days - it did) was done right and went very smooth. While the work was going on, Frank was able to keep us up to date on the progress and remaining work to be done. He also texted us pictures of the progress which was very helpful. Highly recommend - we are extremely happy with the work and would definitely use them again for our other projects!

Very professional quality craftsmanship. We highly recommend Old World Brick Paving we have used them on more than one occasion and were completely satisfied with the work. They have great designs and they are certified installers for Unilock.