Why Drainage Matters More Than the Pavers Themselves

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.

Many homeowners focus entirely on the look of the pavers they choose.

But the truth is:

Drainage matters more than the stones themselves.

Without proper water management, even premium interlock installations will eventually fail.

At Leveled Ground, we solve drainage and grading issues throughout Leaside, Forest Hill, Bedford Park, East York, and more.

Common drainage problems include:

• Pooling water on patios

• Water collecting near foundations

• Sinking pavers

• Ice buildup in winter

• Erosion beneath the base

  
  

Toronto's clay-heavy soil makes drainage even more important. Water that cannot escape properly causes movement beneath the interlock system.

Proper interlock installation includes:

• Correct slope and grading

• Water direction away from structures

• Compacted granular base

• Proper excavation depth

• Drainage planning before installation begins

  
  

A beautiful patio means very little if it holds water after every rainfall.