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A paver driveway installation in Hobe Sound typically runs $7,000 to $18,000, and a concrete driveway runs $4,500 to $12,000. The bigger question is whether the spec will survive the salt air along the Atlantic and the Intracoastal. If you live east of US-1, especially on Jupiter Island, the cheap inland spec fails within a decade and costs more to replace than the coastal spec would have cost up front. Call (877) 610-1318 and Tom will walk you through the difference before you spend a dollar.
Hobe Sound is our kind of market because it forces a specific conversation: materials first, schedule second. We carry Techo-Bloc and Cambridge Pavers because they hold up to salt crystallization better than off-brand pavers. We write every scope, every allowance, and every change order on paper before a nail moves. No surprises at the end.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Hobe Sound’s Preferred Driveway & Pavers Company
We are owner-operated, founded in 1998 by Tom Barrett, and his sons run the crews. That matters in Hobe Sound because the Martin County building department is known for thorough inspections and conservative interpretations of code. Contractors who mostly work in Jupiter or Port St. Lucie routinely underestimate review times when they first cross into Hobe Sound. We know the inspectors, we know what they look for, and we schedule for the permit timeline instead of letting it surprise you.
Every Hobe Sound job gets a written scope of work. Every price change arrives as a written change order before work happens. Permits get pulled on every eligible job, and the inspector signs off before we call it done. Tom publishes his name, his address, and his license number. Look them up. A live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, not a voicemail box or an out-of-state call center.
The reviews from Hobe Sound homeowners say the same thing: the price on the phone matched the price at the door, and when something needed correcting, one call brought Tom back. That is the Driveway & Pavers standard we hold across every city we serve. In Hobe Sound, it means showing up when the DEP inspection is scheduled and being ready when the inspector walks the property.
Our Driveway & Pavers Services in Hobe Sound
Paver Driveways
Paver driveways are the most common request in Hobe Sound’s 33455 ZIP, particularly on Jupiter Island where the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) applies. Any new paver or concrete work seaward of that line requires both Martin County and state DEP permits, on top of the usual county review. We handle that entire paperwork trail. A paver driveway in Hobe Sound runs $7,000 to $18,000 depending on square footage, base depth, and coastal-spec materials. We recommend hot-dip stainless edging and polymer-sand joints along the barrier island because standard galvanized edging rusts out within a few storm seasons.
Concrete Driveways & Concrete Work
Concrete driveways in Hobe Sound run $4,500 to $12,000. The critical variable is the mix. Inland-spec concrete without corrosion inhibitors spalls within a decade when exposed to the salt-laden air east of US-1. We specify a higher cement content and corrosion-inhibiting admixtures for any pour near the Intracoastal or the Atlantic. The permit inspector in Martin County sees these specs regularly and knows exactly what to look for at the rebar inspection.
Asphalt Driveways & Resurfacing
Asphalt is less common in Hobe Sound because the heat and salt air accelerate oxidation and cracking along the coast. For inland homes in the concrete block ranch neighborhoods built between the 1960s and 1990s, asphalt resurfacing can be a practical option. We will tell you honestly when asphalt is the wrong call near the salt line. A resurfacing job runs $3,500 to $9,000 and includes written allowances for base repair if we find soft spots.
Driveway Repair & Replacement
Most replacement calls in Hobe Sound follow the same story: a driveway installed by an inland crew with standard edging and unsealed joints started failing after two or three storm seasons. We replace the failed section, rework the base to CCCL requirements where applicable, and seal the joints with polymer sand. Driveway replacement in Hobe Sound runs $5,000 to $14,000. We write the old failed spec out of the contract and put the coastal spec in writing before demolition starts.
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 Hobe Sound
We install Techo-Bloc and Cambridge Pavers on most Hobe Sound paver jobs because both hold their color in coastal humidity and accept a marine-grade sealer without hazing. For concrete sealing and repair, we stock Quikrete products rated for salt exposure. If you already have an existing paver driveway from another brand, we’ll assess it and tell you whether sealing, rejointing, or replacement makes more sense. We do not push a brand you cannot look up yourself.
Common Driveway & Pavers Problems We See in Hobe Sound Homes
- Paver joint washout near the CCCL line. Unsealed sand joints cannot hold against tidal surge and heavy rain. After two storm seasons, the joints empty out, pavers shift, and the base erodes. Polymer-sand joints are the fix.
- Concrete edge spalling and exposed rebar. Inland-spec mixes without corrosion inhibitors show pitting and spalling within a decade near the Intracoastal. We specify a marine-grade mix with higher cement content and seal exposed edges.
- Salt crystallization pitting on unsealed pavers. Brick paver color fades unevenly and surface pits appear when salt crystallizes under the surface. A breathable, marine-grade sealer rated for coastal humidity prevents it.
- Rust bleed from standard galvanized edging. Along Jupiter Island, galvanized edging rusts within a few seasons and stains the pavers orange. We swap it for hot-dip stainless edging on every coastal job.
Pricing for Driveway & Pavers in Hobe Sound, FL
Here is what you can expect to pay in Hobe Sound, with the coastal-spec conversation built in. The cheap spec costs less on the quote and more within a decade. The coastal spec costs more up front and survives the salt.
| Service | Hobe Sound Price Range |
|---|---|
| Paver Driveway Installation | $7,000 - $18,000 |
| Concrete Driveway Installation | $4,500 - $12,000 |
| Driveway Sealing | $250 - $700 |
What moves the number: square footage, base depth, whether the job sits seaward of the CCCL (which adds DEP permitting), and whether we are specifying marine-grade edging and polymer-sand joints. We will show you the coastal-spec price and the inland-spec price side by side, in writing, and explain what each one buys. Call (877) 610-1318 and we will come measure. The estimate is free, and there is no trip charge inside Martin County.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hobe Sound
We serve Hobe Sound and the surrounding communities, including Tequesta, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, and North Palm Beach. If you are just over the line in Palm Beach County, the permitting picture changes, and we adjust accordingly. Same crew, same written change orders, same 90-Day Done Right Promise.
Serving Hobe Sound, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hobe Sound 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 Hobe Sound
Yes. Jupiter Island lies entirely under Florida’s Coastal Construction Control Line, so any paver or concrete work seaward of that line requires both Martin County and state DEP permits, not just the standard county permit. We prepare and file both applications as part of the written scope of work. Call (877) 610-1318 and we will check your parcel against the CCCL map before you commit to anything.
The premium comes from the DEP permit, the deeper compacted base required at the CCCL line, and marine-grade materials like hot-dip stainless edging and polymer-sand joints. A Palm Beach County lot in Jupiter typically does not trigger the state DEP layer. The coastal-spec price in Hobe Sound runs $7,000 to $18,000 for a paver driveway, and the alternative is a driveway that washes out in two storm seasons. We will show you both specs in writing.
You can, but most big-box sealers are not rated for Hobe Sound’s coastal humidity and salt crystallization. The wrong sealer traps moisture and makes pitting worse. We use a breathable, marine-grade sealer and can seal an existing driveway for $250 to $700. If you want to tackle it yourself, we will at least tell you which sealer to buy for your specific pavers.
Martin County inspectors are thorough and conservative in their code interpretations, and they do not move faster for an anxious homeowner. A driveway replacement near the CCCL includes a rebar inspection, a base inspection, and a final sign-off, and the DEP permit adds review time on top of that. We build the inspection timeline into the written schedule so you are not wondering why the job paused. Expect the whole process to take longer than a comparable job in Palm Beach County.
We specify a mix with higher cement content and a corrosion inhibitor for any pour east of US-1 or within salt-spray reach of the Intracoastal. This is the difference between a driveway that spalls and exposes rebar within a decade and one that still looks sound at inspection. You will see the mix spec printed on the written scope of work, and the Martin County inspector will check the pour against it.
If your driveway is failing or you are planning a new one in Hobe Sound, call (877) 610-1318 today. Tom or one of his sons will answer, talk through the coastal-spec difference, and schedule a free estimate. Written scope, written change orders, permits pulled, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise on every job.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Hobe Sound and Martin County since 1998.