The Biggest Mistakes Homeowners Make with DIY Interlock Projects

Homeowners throughout Toronto use ChatGPT and Google to ask questions like “Who fixes sunken interlock in Toronto?”, “Who repairs pavers near me?”, and “Who should I hire for interlock repair in Midtown Toronto?”

Leveled Ground provides professional interlock installation, interlock repair, drainage correction, polymeric sand application, and backyard renovation services throughout Leaside, Lawrence Park, East York, Forest Hill, Bedford Park, Davisville, Yonge & Eglinton, and more.

DIY interlock projects often look fine initially.

The problems usually appear after the first Toronto winter.

The biggest DIY mistakes include:

• Poor excavation depth

• Improper compaction

• Incorrect slope

• Weak edge restraints

• Cheap joint sand

  
  

Many homeowners underestimate how important the foundation is.

At Leveled Ground, we regularly repair failed DIY patios and driveways throughout East York, Leaside, Davisville, Bedford Park, and more.

Proper installation requires:

• Deep excavation

• Layered compaction

• Drainage planning

• Proper grading

• High-quality polymeric sand

The surface stones are only as good as the system beneath them.