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CGI Driveway & Pavers: The Orlando Owner’s Guide
CGI driveway and paver parts in Orlando typically run $180 to $640 installed depending on the specific component, and we stock most common replacements on the truck for same-week turnaround. Whether you need a new paver edge restraint, a replacement drain grate, or a color-matched replacement paver for a CGI patio, we can match the part, quote a written price, and install it without turning your driveway into a two-month project. Most owners discover a failed part the same way: a paver sinks after a heavy Orlando rain, an edge restraint pops loose along the curb, or the sand joints wash out between pavers and the whole surface starts shifting. The good news is that most CGI driveway and paver failures are isolated, meaning you don’t need a full tear-out. You need the right part, matched to the right series, installed the right way.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI produces a range of concrete paver and driveway products, and the specific part you need depends on which line was installed. The most common series we see in Orlando driveways are the CGI Champion and CGI Estate paver lines, along with their permeable paver system used in newer Orlando subdivisions with stricter drainage codes. The fastest way to identify your part is to check the underside of a loose paver for the CGI stamp, which includes a series code and manufacturing date. If the pavers are mortared or sealed in place and you can’t flip one, measure the paver dimension and thickness: Estate series pavers typically run 60mm thick for driveways, while patio-grade CGI pavers run 40mm. Don’t buy a part based on shape alone. CGI changed edge-restraint profiles between series years, and a restraint designed for the 60mm paver won’t hold a 40mm paver tightly. For most Orlando jobs, we recommend OEM CGI parts when they’re available because the color blend and dimensional tolerance match what’s already in your driveway. Aftermarket equivalents work for edge restraints and drainage components, but color-matched replacement pavers almost always require OEM stock to avoid a visible patch.
Styles & brands we work with
Signs Your CGI Driveway & Pavers Is Failing
- Sunken pavers in a low spot: Orlando’s afternoon thunderstorms saturate the sand base, and if your original installer skimped on the compacted base (limerock or crushed concrete under the sand), the pavers settle and form a dip where water ponds.
- Edge restraint popping loose along the curb or walkway: Concrete edging snaps when the base erodes underneath it or when a car tire catches the edge at the wrong angle. Once it’s loose, the outer pavers lose lateral support and start spreading.
- Sand joints washing out after every rain: You’ll see bare gaps between pavers and sand collecting at the low end of your driveway. This is the first stage of paver movement, and it gets worse fast in Orlando’s rainy season if left alone.
- Cracked or chipped pavers near the garage apron: The repeated weight of a vehicle turning onto the driveway concentrates stress at the transition from concrete to pavers, and a paver with a hairline crack there will eventually split completely.
- Standing water that doesn’t drain within an hour: CGI permeable pavers are designed to let water pass through, but if the joints have been sealed with the wrong product or filled with non-permeable sand, the system stops draining and water backs up against the foundation or garage slab.
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AfterReplacement Cost & What’s Included
In Orlando, the installed price for most CGI driveway and paver part replacements falls into a few clear bands:
- Color-matched OEM paver replacement (single paver): $45 to $90 installed, including the paver, sand reset, and joint compaction.
- Edge restraint replacement (per linear section): $180 to $420 for a typical 10 to 20 foot run, including new spikes, edge adhesive, and base re-compaction.
- Drainage grate or channel replacement: $120 to $360 depending on the grate size and whether the surrounding pavers need to be pulled and reset to access the channel.
- Sand joint re-fill and compaction (partial area): $150 to $400 for a 100 to 200 square foot section, including polymeric sand matched to the CGI joint width.
Every price we give is a written number before work starts, and it includes the part, the labor, and cleanup. If the replacement fails within 365 days, we come back and fix it at no charge under our Done Right Promise. That’s the same guarantee we put on a full kitchen remodel, and it applies to a single replacement paver just the same.
DIY or Call Us?
Replacing a CGI paver isn’t high-tension dangerous the way a garage door spring is, but it’s also not a five-minute job if you want it to last. You can safely inspect your driveway: look for loose edge restraints, measure any sunken areas, and check whether sand is washing out of the joints after rain. What we’d caution against is pulling a paver and resetting it without re-compacting the base and re-filling the joints with the correct sand. A paver reset on uncompacted sand will sink again within a few weeks, and polymeric sand applied too shallow or in the wrong conditions (moisture, temperature) will fail and leave you with a crumbling mess between pavers. If you want to check the part number or take measurements, that’s useful for us when you call. But the installation itself is where we earn our keep, and it’s the difference between a paver that stays put for ten years and one you’re fixing again before Christmas. Call (850) 427-6454 and we’ll get you a written price.
FAQs
CGI concrete pavers on a properly compacted base typically last 20 to 30 years in Orlando, though the sand joints need re-filling every 5 to 8 years and edge restraints may need replacement once during that span. The Florida sun fades surface color over time, but structural failure usually comes from water, not UV exposure. If your pavers are failing in under 10 years, the base or the joint system is almost always the culprit. Call (850) 427-6454 and we’ll tell you what’s actually going on under the surface.
In most cases, a cracked paver should be replaced rather than patched, because concrete patching compounds don’t match the color or texture of the surrounding pavers and tend to fail within a season or two in Orlando’s wet-dry cycles. The exception is a hairline crack in a non-structural area where you’d rather live with the line than risk a color mismatch from a new paver. For structural cracks or chips near the driveway edge, replacement is the honest answer. Call (850) 427-6454 for a free assessment and a straight recommendation either way.
Most single-paver replacements and edge restraint repairs take 2 to 4 hours on site, including base re-compaction and joint sand application. A partial sand joint re-fill for a 150 square foot area usually adds another 1 to 2 hours. We’ll give you a defined arrival window and a written price before we start, so you know exactly what the day looks like. Call (850) 427-6454 to schedule a time that works for you.
We stock the most common CGI edge restraints, drainage grates, and joint sands on the truck, and we keep a running inventory of the most-used CGI paver colors from the Champion and Estate lines for Orlando driveways. For uncommon colors or discontinued series, we order directly from CGI’s Florida distribution network, which usually adds 3 to 7 days. If we need to order your part, we’ll tell you that before you commit to anything. Call (850) 427-6454 and we’ll check stock while you’re on the line.
Penhallow Remodeling Orlando is an independent service provider. We’re not affiliated with CGI, but we work with their parts and pavers every week, and we stock what Orlando driveways actually need. We also handle parts for KraftMaid, Cambria, and Silestone when a remodeling project crosses over into the driveway or outdoor living space. Trevor Nash built this company on a simple rule: give you the number first, then pick up the tool. That’s how we handle a single replacement paver the same way we handle a full kitchen remodel.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner, Penhallow Remodeling Orlando at Penhallow Remodeling Orlando, serving Orlando and nearby areas.
