Any thoughts on comparable prices between the two approaches? Has anyone out there done this? I am concerned about the sub-base. I'd like to get away without putting down a crushed stone sub-base. The soil is pretty sandy to begin with (although it isn't pure sand by any stretch. Rather, we have sandy soil, like most of inland Florida). Also, it should be pretty compact since it has had concrete on top of it for the last 50 years.

What do you think? Will I need to install a crushed rock sub-base or can I get away with just removing the concrete and laying the pavers on the existing sand? I was also thinking of having footer poured around the perimter of the driveway area in order to keep the pavers from moving.

Our driveway is approximately 65 feet long and 20 feet wide.

I'm not as worried about the sidewalk as I am the driveway. The sidewalk will be approximately 30' x 4'.

Any thoughts?

Driveways are usually are poured concrete with remesh or rebar in them.

What do the building codes in your area say?

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I'd think you'd need a minimal layer of base material if for only to level irregularities. A lot would depend on how you took out the concrete. if you gouged the existing base, you may get places where the pavers will settle differently. I'd imagine you'd want a very consistant surface...

good luck!

You can lay travertine pavers directly over concrete. You can use the 6x12 chiselled, they are just perfect for it. The prices are comparable to brick pavers as well.

Check this: www.travertinemart.com