Yes. We install backyard pavers across Irvine: patios off the family room, paths to the side gate, and borders around planting you want to keep. Under each one: a compacted base, locked edges, swept joints and enough slope to carry rain off.

The proposed scope should identify which areas are included, what is removed, the preparation and paving system, edge treatment and cleanup. Details vary with the property and selected material. Ask for those inclusions to be clear when comparing options rather than assuming every installation follows an identical specification.

Your HOA decides that, so read its guidelines before you choose a color. Associations are common across Irvine's master-planned villages, and a driveway is the paving the whole street sees. Where review applies, plan for it: settle the paver, color and pattern, then submit before anything is ordered.

The finished level should be planned in relation to the threshold, the building details and drainage. There is no single height appropriate to every door or property. If an existing patio sits too high or sends water toward the house, include that concern so the connection can be assessed before replacement.

Yes, a project can combine new paving with retained lawn and planting. Mark what you want to keep and identify nearby irrigation or roots. The proposed edges and finished levels should account for both areas, with any disturbance or landscape restoration discussed before work begins.

Possibly, but it should follow an assessment of drainage, existing levels and any applicable requirements. Replacing planting with hard surfaces changes runoff and the feel of the yard. A patio with purposeful planting areas may be more comfortable and useful than paving every available space.