Last Updated: April 2026

Are you looking to rebuild a driveway, patio or walkway before the end of the season? There is still time to turn your Batavia area backyard into the ideal location for a stay-cation.

There is still time to rebuild an ailing driveway to give your home some exterior charm. When it comes to choosing the right building material for your landscaping project, Belgard pavers offer some distinct advantages.

A Variety of Options 

Belgard pavers come in a variety of sizes and patterns. This ensures you can get a pattern or design that is unique to your home and that you are sure to love. For example, the old world paver or urban stone options gives you a more traditional look. But there are options such as mega arbel or mega libre that can give you a more distinct look. There are also many more options to choose from.

Colors 

There are a variety of colors to choose from when it comes to selecting the right Belgard pavers for your home. They should harmonize with the colors of your home in order to create the optimum outdoor environment. You can combine paver colors to enhance the look of the design. The pavers you select should be part of tying the whole environment together. It is important to consider the amount of sunlight the environment receives and how that might effect the colors of your pavers over time.

Permeable Option

Permeable pavers allow the surface area to mimic the way natural land absorbs water. The precipitation that falls onto your patio, walkway or driveway would seep back into the ground or the nearest drain. This eliminates large areas of standing water where mosquitoes breed, and reduces erosion.

Do you have a project in mind for the outside of your home this fall? Contact your Batavia area landscaping company to see how we can help.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of Belgard pavers work best for a driveway in the Yorkville or Oswego area?
Belgard’s Mega-Lafitt and Brussels Dimensional lines are popular choices for driveways in the Fox Valley because of their thickness and load-bearing capacity. Both handle the freeze-thaw cycles of Illinois winters well and offer a clean, high-end appearance that holds up for decades with basic maintenance.
How does Belgard compare to Unilock for a patio or walkway?
Both Belgard and Unilock are premium paver brands with wide style selections, and BLC Yardworks installs both. Belgard tends to have a slightly broader color range at the mid-tier price point, while Unilock offers unique textures and dimensional options. The best choice depends on your design goals and budget — we can review both during a free on-site consultation.
What is the typical cost of a Belgard paver patio or driveway installation in the Fox Valley?
Belgard paver projects in the Oswego, Yorkville, and Naperville area typically range from $18 to $35 per square foot installed, depending on the paver style, base preparation required, and project complexity. Our paver patio cost guide walks through what drives pricing so you can plan your budget before calling for a quote.

Related Resources: Unilock vs. Belgard Pavers | Paver Patio Cost Guide | Paver Maintenance Tips

Written by BLC Yardworks — Fox Valley hardscaping, landscaping, and water feature contractors serving Oswego, Yorkville, Plainfield, Naperville, and surrounding communities since 1999.