Driveways
Wide and angled driveways get a pattern set to the house, with borders that tidy every cut.
FOOTHILL LOTS, PLANNED STREETS
Lake Forest pavers.
Driveways, patios and entries for Lake Forest homes, with the existing grade, materials and connections considered as part of one plan.
- Setting
- Foothill properties
- Services
- Driveways, patios, walkways
- Surfaces
- Interlocking pavers and concrete
- Inquiries
- Free estimates
Illustrative property view.
Built for the foothills.
The starting point for a Lake Forest hardscape project is the property itself. On a foothill lot, changes in level may shape the layout; on a more level site, thresholds and drainage still need careful consideration.
Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills grew as planned neighborhoods, so new paving lands among homes designed to go together. Where an HOA applies, plan for its review and read the guidelines before picking materials.
OCIP installs interlocking pavers and poured concrete across Lake Forest. The work beneath the surface should suit the ground, chosen material and intended use, with the final finish considered in relation to the whole home.
The surfaces a foothill home needs.
Patios
Pavers or poured concrete, sized for the way you will use the patio, with finished levels and drainage considered.
Walkways
Front walks and side paths with comfortable transitions to the driveway, entry and spaces they connect.
Concrete
Concrete patios and walks for Lake Forest homes, formed and poured, with control joints planned around the layout.
Paving, planting and levels.
Look at where the paving meets the house, garden and steps. Repeating a color or border can connect the spaces while leaving room for different shapes and uses.
The approach matters
A sweeping paved approach gives the property a clear arrival.
A raised place to unwind
Walls, steps and paving define a garden seating area.
A planted retaining edge
Stepped wall courses define the planted edge beside the paved surface.
A smooth visual connection
A curved border connects the drive with the planted edges.
One look for Lake Forest pavers.
If your home still has the paving it came with, you can replace one piece at a time or run a single paver from the street to a larger patio out back, heights matched at every join.
Things to note on a foothill lot.
- Which way the lot falls, and how steeply.
- Where runoff goes now during a heavy winter rain.
- Your HOA's paving and color guidelines, if your neighborhood has them.
What happens once you reach out.
Name your neighborhood
Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills or another part of Lake Forest, and how the lot slopes.
Work out grades and surfaces
Pavers or concrete, which way water drains, and how new paving meets what stays.
Approve a written scope
Every area, the tear-out, base, grading, materials and edges, spelled out before work begins.
Lake Forest answers.
Yes. Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills are both part of Lake Forest, and we install pavers and concrete there as we do across the rest of the city. Say which neighborhood you're in, since foothill grades and any HOA guidelines shape the plan from the start.
Runoff from higher ground needs assessment before new paving is planned. The source, route and available drainage outlets determine whether grading alone is enough or additional work is needed. Photos or video after rain can help explain the issue; paving should not be assumed to solve it by itself.
Yes. OCIP builds concrete patios in Lake Forest as well as paver patios, and some projects combine the two. Layout, preparation, drainage, joints and finish should be considered for the specific area. Share the appearance you like and how you intend to use the patio so the options can be compared.
They work well; the angles just take more planning. A driveway that fans out toward the street, as many cul-de-sac drives do, leaves angled edges and more cut pavers. We square the pattern to the garage door and finish the angled sides with a border course, so the cuts tuck against it rather than the lawn.
Yes. OCIP can replace front walks and entry paving in pavers or concrete. Existing porch levels, drainage and the route to the driveway influence the design. If widening or otherwise changing a street-facing area, check any association or local requirements before finalizing the proposed layout.
Yes, as long as the existing patio is sound and sits at a workable height. We match the new paving's finished level to the old edge, keep the slope running the same way so water crosses the join instead of pooling there, and lock every open edge of the new section. Older pavers have usually weathered, so a contrasting border often looks better than chasing a perfect match.
Weigh up your surfaces.
Nearby service areas
Paving that belongs with your home.
Send photos of the area and the slope around it, and the estimate costs nothing.
FOOTHILL LOTS, PLANNED STREETS
Lake Forest pavers.
Driveways, patios and entries for Lake Forest homes, with the existing grade, materials and connections considered as part of one plan.
- Setting
- Foothill properties
- Services
- Driveways, patios, walkways
- Surfaces
- Interlocking pavers and concrete
- Inquiries
- Free estimates
Illustrative property view.
Built for the foothills.
The starting point for a Lake Forest hardscape project is the property itself. On a foothill lot, changes in level may shape the layout; on a more level site, thresholds and drainage still need careful consideration.
Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills grew as planned neighborhoods, so new paving lands among homes designed to go together. Where an HOA applies, plan for its review and read the guidelines before picking materials.
OCIP installs interlocking pavers and poured concrete across Lake Forest. The work beneath the surface should suit the ground, chosen material and intended use, with the final finish considered in relation to the whole home.
The surfaces a foothill home needs.
Driveways
Wide and angled driveways get a pattern set to the house, with borders that tidy every cut.
Patios
Pavers or poured concrete, sized for the way you will use the patio, with finished levels and drainage considered.
Walkways
Front walks and side paths with comfortable transitions to the driveway, entry and spaces they connect.
Concrete
Concrete patios and walks for Lake Forest homes, formed and poured, with control joints planned around the layout.
Paving, planting and levels.
Look at where the paving meets the house, garden and steps. Repeating a color or border can connect the spaces while leaving room for different shapes and uses.
The approach matters
A sweeping paved approach gives the property a clear arrival.
A raised place to unwind
Walls, steps and paving define a garden seating area.
A planted retaining edge
Stepped wall courses define the planted edge beside the paved surface.
A smooth visual connection
A curved border connects the drive with the planted edges.
One look for Lake Forest pavers.
If your home still has the paving it came with, you can replace one piece at a time or run a single paver from the street to a larger patio out back, heights matched at every join.
Things to note on a foothill lot.
- Which way the lot falls, and how steeply.
- Where runoff goes now during a heavy winter rain.
- Your HOA's paving and color guidelines, if your neighborhood has them.
What happens once you reach out.
Name your neighborhood
Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills or another part of Lake Forest, and how the lot slopes.
Work out grades and surfaces
Pavers or concrete, which way water drains, and how new paving meets what stays.
Approve a written scope
Every area, the tear-out, base, grading, materials and edges, spelled out before work begins.
Lake Forest answers.
Yes. Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills are both part of Lake Forest, and we install pavers and concrete there as we do across the rest of the city. Say which neighborhood you're in, since foothill grades and any HOA guidelines shape the plan from the start.
Runoff from higher ground needs assessment before new paving is planned. The source, route and available drainage outlets determine whether grading alone is enough or additional work is needed. Photos or video after rain can help explain the issue; paving should not be assumed to solve it by itself.
Yes. OCIP builds concrete patios in Lake Forest as well as paver patios, and some projects combine the two. Layout, preparation, drainage, joints and finish should be considered for the specific area. Share the appearance you like and how you intend to use the patio so the options can be compared.
They work well; the angles just take more planning. A driveway that fans out toward the street, as many cul-de-sac drives do, leaves angled edges and more cut pavers. We square the pattern to the garage door and finish the angled sides with a border course, so the cuts tuck against it rather than the lawn.
Yes. OCIP can replace front walks and entry paving in pavers or concrete. Existing porch levels, drainage and the route to the driveway influence the design. If widening or otherwise changing a street-facing area, check any association or local requirements before finalizing the proposed layout.
Yes, as long as the existing patio is sound and sits at a workable height. We match the new paving's finished level to the old edge, keep the slope running the same way so water crosses the join instead of pooling there, and lock every open edge of the new section. Older pavers have usually weathered, so a contrasting border often looks better than chasing a perfect match.
Weigh up your surfaces.
Nearby service areas
Paving that belongs with your home.
Send photos of the area and the slope around it, and the estimate costs nothing.