Replace cracked concrete with pavers across Southern California
Tired of a cracked, stained, or dated concrete driveway, patio, or pool deck? Genesis removes the old slab, rebuilds a proper base, and installs interlocking pavers that flex instead of cracking. Serving Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Westlake Village, Calabasas, and across Ventura County and the San Fernando Valley. 15,000+ projects since 1993.
See the difference a conversion makes
Real concrete-to-paver conversions across Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and Santa Barbara counties.
Stop patching concrete. Convert it once, and be done.
Poured concrete cracks as the ground shifts, and once it cracks there is no clean fix, only a patch that shows and a problem that comes back. A concrete-to-paver conversion ends that cycle. Genesis removes the failing concrete, corrects the base and drainage underneath, and installs pavers that move with the ground instead of fighting it. You get hundreds of colors and patterns, a surface any single stone of which can be lifted and reset, and the largest resale return of any hardscape upgrade. Concrete-to-paver conversion is the most requested project we do, on driveways, patios, and pool decks alike.
Why replace concrete with pavers instead of pouring more concrete
Pouring a fresh slab just restarts the clock. The new concrete will crack again in the same Southern California soil, it will stain and fade, and when a utility line needs attention someone breaks it out and re-pours. Pavers solve the actual problem. They flex without cracking, they lift and reset cleanly for repairs or access, and a damaged stone is swapped in minutes rather than jackhammered out. A concrete-to-paver conversion is not a patch, it is the last surface you will need to install.
Your two real options when concrete fails
When a concrete surface is cracking or dated, the choice is not repair versus nothing. It is pouring another slab that will crack again, or converting to pavers once.
| What matters | Convert to Pavers | Pour New Concrete |
|---|---|---|
| Cracking, long term | Flexes with the ground | Cracks again as the ground moves |
| Repairs | Lift and reset the same stones | Patch, and the patch shows |
| Access to buried lines | Pull up and replace cleanly | Break out and re-pour |
| Look and options | Hundreds of colors and patterns | Gray, or a stamp that wears |
| Drainage and runoff | Permeable options available | Runoff only |
| Return on investment | The largest of any hardscape | Lower resale appeal |
The concrete-to-paver conversion process in three steps
Assess & Design
The owner visits, inspects the existing slab, base, and drainage, and helps you choose materials, colors, and patterns, then hands you an honest, itemized quote.
Remove & Rebuild
We demolish and haul away the old concrete, then correct and compact the base and drainage so the new surface is built on solid ground.
Install & Finish
One crew lays your pavers, sets the edges, and finishes the surface on a set schedule, and we stand behind the workmanship.
One crew converts every concrete surface on your property
The same conversion, done for the surfaces homeowners ask about most. Explore each below.
Since 1993 and 15,000+ projects, with the same team on your conversion
Genesis is not a call center that dispatches subcontractors. The people who quote your conversion are the people who demolish the old slab and build the new surface, and they are named throughout our reviews. Genesis holds eight California contractor’s licenses, so one team legally handles the demolition, the base, the drainage, and the pavers.
Roger Goodman
Owner
Founded Genesis in 1993 and still meets you at your home to run the estimate.
Daniel Gradin
Designer
Turns your ideas into a design and a flat, itemized quote.
Daniel Rossman
Designer
Designing Genesis outdoor spaces since 1993.
Jon Kantor
Designer
Designing Genesis outdoor spaces since 2008.
Alan Feder
Designer
Designing Genesis outdoor spaces since 2010.
Derek Sestan
Designer
Designs Genesis outdoor spaces from concept to itemized quote.
Vinnie Cacciotti
Designer
Designs Genesis outdoor spaces from concept to itemized quote.
Fernando Vasquez
Construction Manager
Leads your install and has been with Genesis since 1997.
Gabino Vazquez
Construction Manager
Leads your install and has been with Genesis since 1997.
Spread the cost of your conversion
Converting from concrete to pavers is an investment in the value and curb appeal of your home. Genesis offers financing so you can start now and pay over time, with plans that fit a range of budgets.
Trusted across Google, Yelp & Houzz
“Roger showed up for the estimate in the rain and gave us a quote that was very reasonable. He helped us choose the stone and color. We had the driveway and front walkway done too.”
“Fernando explained the entire process and the sales tactics that others like System Pavers use to upsell. If you want honest advice and good work, go with Genesis.”
“I had some sunken areas in the pavers. Genesis kindly sent their crew and fixed it. Happy with their service and ethics.”
“Daniel led us from design through execution, and the BBQ island he designed is money. All my friends love it.”
“Fernando and his crew did an outstanding job creating beautiful tier planters with veneer and white capstones. We received many compliments from our neighbors.”
Concrete-to-paver conversion FAQ
Straight answers about converting concrete to pavers, cost, and how Genesis works, from the owner-led team that actually does the job.
Can you install pavers over my existing concrete?
Why convert to pavers instead of pouring new concrete?
How much does concrete-to-paver conversion cost?
What happens to my old concrete?
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