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Fast, Reliable Driveway & Pavers Across Spring
Driveway and paver work in Spring, TX runs $4,500-$18,000 depending on material, grade, and whether the county line splits your permit package. We answer the phone, show up when we say we will, and put every scope item in writing before the first piece of concrete gets poured. Tom Barrett’s crew works Spring ZIPs 77380 through 77383 every week, from old Rayford Road neighborhoods to the newer master-planned sections off Gosling. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate on your driveway, patio, or paver project.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Spring’s Preferred Driveway & Pavers Company
Barrett & Sons has been owner-operated since 1998, and Tom Barrett’s name is on the truck, the contract, and the license. No franchise, no out-of-state call center, no stranger walking your property. When you call about a driveway in the 77381 ZIP, you get a real person, and the crew that builds your pavers is led by Tom’s sons. We pull permits on every eligible job, and the written 90-Day Done Right Promise covers the work after we leave. If something isn’t right, one call brings Tom back.
Spring homeowners deal with a peculiar set of driveway problems: expansive clay that moves slabs, county-line confusion that stalls permits, and deed restrictions that dictate materials. We know the difference between a Harris County job and a Montgomery County job because we have poured and compacted on both sides of the line. Ask anyone in the neighborhoods off Louetta or Kuykendahl, or look up our license number yourself. Tom publishes his name, his address, and his license number so you can check before you sign.
Our Spring customers tell us the same thing on repeat: the last contractor gave a phone quote and a different bill at the door. We don’t work that way. Every allowance, every change order, every price adjustment arrives in writing before work moves forward. That’s the rule, not the exception.
Our Driveway & Pavers Services in Spring
We handle the full range of driveway and hardscape work across Spring. If you’re replacing a cracked slab on the Harris County side, adding a paver driveway in The Woodlands-adjacent ZIPs, or resurfacing an older asphalt drive off Cypresswood, here’s what we do. Explore our full Driveway & Pavers service hub for more detail.
Concrete Driveways & Concrete Work
Concrete is the most common driveway surface in Spring, and it’s also the one that fights the Beaumont clay hardest. A new concrete driveway here should be poured over properly compacted subgrade with rebar or wire mesh reinforcement, or you’ll see hairline cracks inside two years. We handle new pours, full tear-outs, and replacement drives from Spring to Spring neighborhoods throughout 77380 and 77382.

Paver Driveways
Pavers flex. That’s the advantage in a soil like ours. When the clay shrinks and swells, interlocking pavers move with the ground instead of cracking against it. A Techo-Bloc or Cambridge paver driveway in Spring runs $7,000-$18,000 depending on square footage, base depth, and any grading correction. We set the base to drain away from your foundation, which matters on slab-built 1980s and 1990s tract homes.

Asphalt Driveways & Resurfacing
Asphalt works and holds up well on flat, well-drained lots. Spring’s wet-dry cycles push water under asphalt if the subgrade isn’t prepared right, leading to alligator cracking and soft spots. We handle new asphalt pours, full-depth repairs, and resurfacing. Expect $3,500-$9,000 for new asphalt paving in Spring, though larger properties and poor existing subgrade push the number higher.

Driveway Repair & Replacement
We replace cracked, sunken, or heaved driveways more than any other single job in Spring. A full replacement here runs $5,000-$14,000. The biggest cost variable is whether the old concrete has to be hauled off, how much grading correction the clay requires, and whether your property sits in a floodplain with an elevation requirement. We write all of that into the scope before the first day of demo.

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 Spring
We install pavers from Techo-Bloc and Cambridge Pavers, both of which hold up to Houston-area heat and rainfall. For concrete work we use Quikrete mixes formulated for high-plasticity soils. If you already have a preferred brand or your HOA requires a specific paver line, we’ll quote it by name. We don’t install mystery material off a van; if we put a brand on your driveway, you can look it up.
Common Driveway & Pavers Problems We See in Spring Homes
- Builder-grade driveway failure: The original concrete poured on a new-build in the 77381 ZIP often sits on minimally compacted clay. Within two wet-dry cycles, hairline cracks widen into structural ones. We see this constantly on 2015-and-newer construction, especially in the master-planned communities where builders moved fast on concrete.
- County-line permit confusion: A driveway on the Montgomery County side follows one set of rules; a driveway two streets over in Harris County follows another. Out-of-area crews assume one regime, get halfway through the job, and hit a stop-work order. We know which side you’re on before we quote.
- Woodlands-area deed restriction surprises: If the property sits in a Woodlands ZIP, the Woodlands Community Association may need to sign off on impervious cover and tree mitigation. Skip that review and the job stalls for weeks or gets re-permitted with different materials.
- Clay-heave grading failures: Pouring a replacement driveway without grading away from the slab invites water to collect at the foundation line. The clay swells, the slab moves, and the new driveway cracks within a year. Our scopes always include drainage correction when the grade demands it.
Pricing for Driveway & Pavers in Spring, TX
Here’s what we’re quoting right now across Spring. These ranges cover most residential properties we see from Gosling to Rayford:
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Paver Driveway Installation | $7,000 - $18,000 |
| Concrete Driveway Installation | $4,500 - $12,000 |
| Driveway Replacement | $5,000 - $14,000 |
What moves the number: total square footage, demolition and haul-off, base compaction depth, drainage correction, and any HOA-required paver line, which often costs 15-25% more than a standard Techo-Bloc or Cambridge product. We also honor a permanent 10% Senior & Veteran discount and $40 off any repair over $200. Call (877) 610-1318 for a written, line-item estimate on your project.
The Spring County-Line Reality Most Driveway Quotes Miss
A paver driveway in Spring is governed by two different permit and inspection regimes depending on whether the property is in Harris or Montgomery County. And in The Woodlands, you may also need Woodlands Community Association sign-off for impervious cover and tree mitigation, adding three to six weeks that an identical Harris County job across the county line would never face. When we quote a Spring driveway, we check the county first, the HOA second, and the flood zone third. If you’re near the Spring Creek corridor, FEMA’s post-Harvey flood maps may require a higher freeboard elevation or additional drainage. We plan for that on the front end.
On a new-build in the 77381 ZIP, we were brought in to replace a builder-grade concrete driveway that had cracked within two years on the expansive Beaumont clay. Our crew set the scope of work to include full removal, regrading away from the slab, and a new paver driveway with proper permeable jointing. We pulled the Montgomery County permit, filed the tree-removal mitigation for one crepe myrtle inside the building envelope, and got the WCA inspection sign-off two weeks before final county approval. No change order was needed because every allowance for drainage and base preparation was in writing from day one.
If you’re in a flood plain near Spring Creek, don’t assume the paver project is forbidden. Pavers are often the better choice because permeable jointing lets water drain through instead of sheeting toward your foundation. We’ll work out the elevation and freeboard with the county, not against it.
We Also Serve Cities Near Spring
Our crews work daily in Spring and regularly take jobs in The Woodlands, Tomball, Aldine, and Jersey Village. If you’re near the Spring line and wondering whether we cover your street, call us. Most of our Spring jobs start within a few days of the scope being signed.
Serving Spring, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Spring 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 Spring
Yes, Harris County requires a permit for driveway replacement, and the permit application must include a site plan showing the driveway’s location relative to the structure and any drainage features. We pull the permit on your behalf and handle the inspection scheduling. Call (877) 610-1318 with your address and we’ll confirm which county and permit office applies to you.
Most builder-grade concrete driveways in Spring are poured over minimally compacted fill on expansive Beaumont clay, and the slab lacks adequate reinforcement. The clay shrinks during dry spells and swells during wet ones, which flexes the slab and opens cracks within one or two seasons. A replacement needs full removal, proper compaction, and reinforcement to hold up.
If your property falls under the Woodlands Community Association, you’ll need WCA review for impervious cover limits, tree-removal mitigation, and exterior material palettes before the county will issue final approval. This can take three to six weeks. We file the paperwork and coordinate the inspections so the schedule doesn’t stall.
Yes, in most cases pavers are actually preferred in flood-prone areas because permeable jointing allows water to drain through rather than pool. However, post-Harvey FEMA flood maps may require a higher freeboard elevation, and the county will review your drainage plan. We’ll handle the floodplain coordination and build to the elevation your parcel requires.
Expect $5,000-$14,000 for a full replacement, depending on driveway length, haul-off, and grading correction. A simple removal and repour on a standard two-car drive typically lands in the $6,000-$9,000 range. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote; estimates are free and written in line-item form.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Spring and surrounding communities since 1998.







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