Paver Patios and
Walkways Across
Greater Maryland.

Two Things That Matter Most With Your Patio.

When it comes to your patio or walkway, two things matter above everything else: you love the way it looks, and it lasts. That's it. If it doesn't look right, you'll regret it every time you step outside. If it doesn't hold up, you'll be paying to fix it in five years. At CBJ, we do our best to make sure we check both boxes.

The Nicolock catalog below shows the paver stones we use. Browse the styles and pick the one you'll love waking up to every day. Further down the page, we walk you through exactly what we do during installation to make sure your project holds up for as long as possible.

Concrete Base

Start with a proper concrete base. It will keep everything looking perfect for much longer compared to other options, which is why we suggest it with every paver project.

Considering Maryland's weather — how we go from freezing ground in the winter to heat in August — major shifting will take place between the stones, causing tripping hazards and leaving your patio looking messed up. Not to mention it prevents weeds, which nobody likes.

Paver Choices

Not all pavers hold up the same. In Maryland, you're dealing with ground that freezes solid in January and bakes in August — and cheaper pavers crack, fade, and crumble when they go through that cycle year after year. That's why we primarily work with Nicolock. They're built for climates like ours and the quality shows over time.

Beyond durability, Nicolock comes in a wide range of styles, colors, and sizes — so you're not giving up looks to get longevity. You can have both.

Border Edges

The edges are where most paver patios start to fall apart. Without proper edging, the outside pavers have nothing holding them in — and after a Maryland winter, they start spreading outward. You get gaps in the middle, pavers rocking underfoot, and a mess that gets worse every year.

We use landscaping adhesive along with edge restraints around the entire perimeter to lock everything in place. It's the kind of detail you don't notice when it's done right — but you definitely notice when it isn't.

Polymeric Sand

Regular sand washes out — that's just what happens after enough Maryland rain. And once it's gone, your pavers start moving around, weeds find their way in, and the whole surface starts looking rough. Polymeric sand is different. It hardens in the joints after it's activated with water and stays put through freeze-thaw cycles, heavy rain, all of it.

It also keeps insects from burrowing in between the joints. The joints stay tight, the pavers stay locked, and the whole thing holds up the way it should year after year.

Paver & Stone FAQ

Common questions about paver and natural stone work in the Baltimore area. Still have more — just call or send us a message.