The ONLYCertified Porcelain Paver Installer in Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough, Orange, Lee & Pasco CountiesOnly Hardscape.com Certified Installer in 6 Counties
Services
Porcelain Pavers
2CM · 3CM · 5CM — certified install
Natural Stone
Travertine, marble & quartzite
Travertine Pavers
Classic natural stone elegance
Brick Pavers
Traditional & durable
Pool Decks
Slip-resistant & cool underfoot
Driveways
Curb appeal that lasts
Patios & Lanais
Extend your living space
Walkways
Beautiful paths & entries
Failed Installation
Six signs it was built wrong
Locations
Catalog 2026Product PagesPaver Patterns→ Bradenton→ Lakewood Ranch→ Anna Maria Island→ All Manatee County →→ Sarasota→ Longboat Key→ Venice→ Tampa→ Orlando→ Fort Myers→ Cape Coral→ Sanibel Island→ Naples→ Land O’ Lakes
Sarasota County
The only Hardscape.com certified installer in Sarasota County — paver driveways that suit Venice homes and carry your car on coastal sand for decades.
Certified InstallerVenice sits on loose coastal sand close to the Gulf. Sand drains well but moves under a tyre unless it is confined and compacted in lifts, so a thin base ruts in the wheel tracks and dips at the garage within a few years. Many Venice Gardens and South Venice homes also have an old cracked concrete driveway that has to come out first.
The detail that changes here: On Venice Island and near the beaches we treat every driveway as coastal: marine-grade joint compound and stainless or concrete edge restraint, because standard polymeric sand and steel spikes do not last against salt and wind-blown sand.
We measure on site, check the base and drainage, and send a written, itemised quote.
Materials
Travertine is beautiful on a pool deck, but it is too soft and porous for tyres in Florida heat — so it is not on this list.
No sealing, no fading, no oil stains
Non-porous, so oil, rust and tyre rubber stay on the surface and rinse off. Colour does not fade in Florida sun. Always 3CM (1¼ in) for vehicles — 2CM is for pool decks and patios — and mortar-set on a concrete base.
Learn moreThe longest-lasting option
Colour runs through the clay, so it never fades, and brick gets harder with age. A classic look that suits older Sarasota, Bradenton and South Tampa homes.
Learn moreBest value, widest range
The widest choice of colours and shapes, including most HOA palettes. Needs sealing every few years in Florida to keep its colour.
Learn moreVenice was planned around Northern Italian architecture, and on the island warm tones and stone looks suit the house as much as the drive. Porcelain with a travertine or stone look gives that feel and stands up to tyres; real travertine does not.
Gated communities around Venice have architectural review boards that approve colour, pattern and border before work starts. We prepare the product sheets, samples and layout the board asks for.
Inside the City of Venice the permit goes through the city; in South Venice, Nokomis and the rest of the county it goes through Sarasota County. A driveway apron that meets the road usually needs a right-of-way permit. We check which one applies at the estimate.
Process
We measure, check drainage and the existing slab, and give you a written, itemised quote.
HOA review and road right-of-way permit when your address needs them — before work starts.
Excavate for a vehicle-rated base, then compact crushed stone in lifts over geotextile.
Concrete or anchored restraint on every edge, so pavers cannot creep outward under tyres.
Herringbone 45° for vehicle areas, clean wet-saw cuts and no lippage between pavers.
Polymeric or marine-grade joint compound, final cleaning and a walkthrough with you.
Areas We Serve
We install paver driveways throughout Venice.
Our Work
Real projects, photographed on site. No stock imagery.
Questions
It depends on the material, the size, removal of the old driveway and the base your lot needs. Concrete pavers cost the least, clay brick sits in the middle and 3CM porcelain is the premium option. We measure on site and give you a written, itemised estimate.
Often, yes. Inside the City of Venice the permit is issued by the city; in South Venice, Nokomis and other unincorporated areas it is Sarasota County. Changing the apron where it meets the road usually needs a right-of-way permit, and HOA communities also need review approval. We check all of it at the estimate.
Yes, with 3CM porcelain. Real travertine is beautiful on a pool deck, but under tyres in Florida heat it chips and soaks up oil, so we do not recommend it for driveways. A travertine-look or stone-look porcelain carries vehicle loads, never needs sealing and keeps the Venice look.
Yes — Venice Island, Venice Gardens, South Venice, Nokomis, Laurel and North Venice, plus the rest of Sarasota County.
Two to four working days for a typical single-car driveway, three to five for a double driveway with demolition. Summer afternoon storms are the main variable, and we give you the schedule before we start.
Google Reviews
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5· 16 Google reviews
Michael Lewis
3 months ago
EC Paver Solutions just finished installing porcelain tile around our pool, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! Diogo and Paulino were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. They were professional, accommodating, and worked around an existing drain without any issues. The project was completed on time, and their crew left us with a beautiful, clean, and completely ready-to-use lanai. We were so impressed with their work that we’re already having them back to replace our pool’s existing waterfall. That says everything about how confident we are in their workmanship. EC Paver Solutions is AMAZING! We highly recommend Diogo, Paulino, and their entire team.
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Anita Conrad
a month ago
Diogo and his team replaced our horrible travertine pavers with large porcelain pavers in a light cream. They are incredible! The entire team did such a great job and we’re very happy with the outcome! We highly recommend EC Paver Solutions!
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Eva Pokorny
a year ago
I just have installed the "Da Vinci" Italian Porcelain tiles by EC Paver Solutions in my driveway, and I could not be happier with the results. Diego and his team did fantastic job. They finished the project on time we agreed on and they clean after the work was done. Great job done!
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Rob Cushen
3 months ago
Diogo and his crew did great work. They showed up on time and got the job done quickly. Price was fair, I’m having them back for some more work. 👍🏻
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Marcio DaCosta
3 years ago
Highly recommend EC Pavers. Diogo is great to work with and his crew is fast and very detailed. They completed a large project around our pool using 3cm ceramic pavers and mosaic tiles wrapping the spa and waterline of the pool. A few months later, they came back to do the driveway also in the same ceramic pavers. The work was done promptly and everything was handled in a professional and efficient manner. Diogo has come back a few times to take care of minor items and is always available to address any concerns. I’m very happy with the work and highly recommend them to anyone.
Read on Google →On-site measurement, a written itemised quote, and a Hardscape.com certified crew.
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