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Driveway and paver work in Fort Myers Shores runs $3,500 to $18,000 for most jobs, and the final number depends on one thing most contractors won’t mention: where your lot sits on Lee County’s post-Ian flood map. We have been doing Driveway & Pavers work in this ZIP since the rebuild wave started, and we know which permits 33905 actually requires. If you need a straight answer about your slab, your pavers, or your storm-damaged approach, call Tom’s team at (877) 610-1318.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Fort Myers Shores’s Preferred Driveway & Pavers Company
We are not a franchise dispatching strangers. Tom Barrett and his sons run our crews, and when we take a job in Fort Myers Shores, we are the ones on site. That matters here because so much of this community is rebuilding after Ian, and the cheapest bid is usually missing the permit line item that Lee County now enforces. We pull the permit, we call the inspector ourselves, and any change order gets written and signed before the work starts. That is how we have been operating since 1998, and it is why neighbors off Palm Beach Boulevard and along the Orange River keep handing our name to the next block over.
Our Fort Myers Shores customers call because they want a driveway that survives the next flood season, not one that needs a tear-out at the first inspector visit. We answer the phone live, 24/7. When something is wrong, Tom wants to know about it. He lives close enough to come look.
Our Driveway & Pavers Services in Fort Myers Shores
Paver Driveways
A paver driveway in Fort Myers Shores is a smart call if your lot takes standing water after summer storms. The right base, compacted in lifts, with proper drainage beneath, keeps the surface from sinking into the soft ground common along the Orange River corridor. We install Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers, not mystery brands off a van, and the base prep is what stops the washout you see all over 33905 after heavy rain.
Concrete Driveways & Concrete Work
Concrete is where the flood map really bites. In unincorporated Fort Myers Shores, Lee County reviews any new impervious surface against the updated BFE. That means a compliant pour is not just a slab; it is a documented elevation, a compaction test, and an inspector sign-off. We handle all of it. The slab we pour off Palm Beach Boulevard sits two inches above the post-Ian BFE, with #3 rebar and fiber mesh, because that is what the lot now requires.
Asphalt Driveways & Resurfacing
Asphalt runs cooler and costs less up front, and for a modest ranch home in Fort Myers Shores it can be the right resurfacing choice. The catch is the same as anywhere else: the base must handle our wet season without rutting. We compact properly and slope for drainage. If you are in a flood zone, we will tell you before you spend money whether asphalt is worth it, or whether a paver or concrete approach to code makes more sense.
Driveway Repair & Replacement
We see plenty of Fort Myers Shores driveways that Hurricane Ian lifted at the expansion joints. Some can be repaired. Others need full replacement because the slab is now below the county’s updated BFE and the inspector will not pass a patch. We give you a written, line-itemed scope either way, with the permit cost listed separately. No surprises at the end. We have done too many of these jobs in this neighborhood to guess at pricing.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fort Myers Shores
For paver work in Fort Myers Shores we carry Belgard and Techo-Bloc, two brands you can look up and verify. For any concrete or slab work that ties into the home, we work with proven material specs, not whatever the supply yard has on discount. We keep local stock available for fast turnaround on Fort Myers Shores jobs, which keeps a simple driveway replacement from dragging through permit delays.
Common Driveway & Pavers Problems We See in Fort Myers Shores Homes
- Paver base washed out by storm surge. One rainy season is enough to sink a poorly compacted base into the sandy fill along the Orange River. You end up with trip hazards where the pavers dropped two inches.
- Concrete poured below the updated Lee County BFE. A contractor who worked the area before 2023 may not know the county’s current elevation threshold. The pour fails inspection, and the client pays for a tear-out.
- Change order missing for flood-zone compaction testing. The inspector red-tags a pour, and the homeowner is stuck with a bill that was never in the original quote. Our scopes put compaction testing and flood-zone documentation in writing before we move dirt.
- Expansion joints cracked from Ian’s lifting. Many Fort Myers Shores slabs shifted 4 to 6 inches during the storm. A cosmetic patch over a structural lift fails within a year. We evaluate the slab, not just the crack.
Pricing for Driveway & Pavers in Fort Myers Shores, FL
Here is what we see in the 33905 market right now, and we stand by these ranges on our written quotes:
| Service | Typical Fort Myers Shores Range |
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| Paver Driveway Installation | $7,000 - $18,000 |
| Concrete Driveway Installation | $4,500 - $12,000 |
| Driveway Replacement | $5,000 - $14,000 |
What moves the number? For concrete, the big one is whether your lot is in a Special Flood Hazard Area and the pour must sit above the post-Ian BFE. For pavers, it is base depth and drainage. We do free estimates, and the quote you get is the number on the contract. Call (877) 610-1318 and we will come measure.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fort Myers Shores
Our crews work across Fort Myers Shores, plus Gateway, North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, and Fort Myers proper. If you are just across the river or one exit down, the same team answers the phone and the same pricing rules apply.
Serving Fort Myers Shores, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Myers Shores area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Driveway & Pavers in Fort Myers Shores
Yes, in unincorporated Fort Myers Shores, Lee County reviews any new impervious surface. The inspector checks the base compaction, the drainage plan, and, if you are in a flood zone, the elevation against the updated BFE. A compliant quote includes that permit, the compaction test, and the inspection fee. Call (877) 610-1318 if you want to see what a full-scope quote looks like.
Usually, yes, if the damage is documented and the claim is still open or the policy allows for code upgrades. What insurers push back on is a replacement cost that does not match the county’s current BFE requirements. A quote that reflects the real flood-zone scope helps your claim. We can write that scope for your Fort Myers Shores home.
Concrete is a single monolithic slab; it resists lift but cracks when the ground shifts. Pavers flex with the soil and drain better, which matters in a low-lying flood plain. Neither is rated the way roofs and windows are, but the base and elevation are what keep either one from failing after a Fort Myers Shores flood. We will explain which fits your lot.
Sometimes, but not always. If you are adding permeable pavers and the total impervious footprint stays the same or decreases, Lee County may treat it as a repair. If the impervious surface grows, the stormwater review kicks in. We check your lot against the current map before you sign anything, so you know what is actually required.
Right now, expect one to three weeks for a standard driveway permit in 33905, depending on whether a flood-zone review is required. Ian rebuilds have backed up the county, and missing paperwork is what slows it further. We submit complete packets the first time. Call (877) 610-1318 and we will give you a realistic timeline for your specific street.
Get Your Fort Myers Shores Driveway Done Right - Call Us
If you live in Fort Myers Shores and your driveway has not been right since Ian, or you are just tired of the puddle at the end of the slab, call us. We will come out, measure, and hand you a written quote with the permit, the flood-zone documentation, and the real price on it. No mystery. No change-order ambush. Just call (877) 610-1318 for your free estimate.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Fort Myers Shores and surrounding Lee County communities.