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Cambridge Pavers Kitchen Remodeling: The Woodland Hills Owner’s Guide
Cambridge Pavers kitchen remodeling in Woodland Hills typically runs $14,000 – $45,000 installed, depending on whether we’re matching existing paver flooring, rebuilding a paver-topped island, or tying Cambridge hardscape elements into a new kitchen layout. We stock Cambridge-compatible materials and match existing paver lines so you’re not ripping out a floor that still has decades in it. Most owners discover they need this service when a remodel exposes failing pavers underneath old cabinetry, or when a new kitchen footprint leaves a gap in the existing Cambridge pattern that no big-box store can match.
We’re an independent contractor, not a Cambridge Pavers dealer or affiliate. What that means for you: we can source and install what actually matches your existing hardscape, and we’ll tell you honestly when a paver can be saved or when it’s cheaper to replace a section.
Which Cambridge Pavers Models This Applies To
Cambridge manufactures interlocking concrete pavers in three main families: the Pavingstones line (smooth-face and tumbled finishes), the Ledgestone line (cast-stone textures used for veneers and borders), and the Wallstone line (structural retaining and seat walls). Kitchen work most often involves Pavingstones, especially the 6×9 and 6×6 modular sizes used in patio floors that extend into indoor/outdoor kitchens, or the 3-piece modular systems that create a running bond pattern.
The gotcha owners hit in Woodland Hills: Cambridge changed paver thickness options over the years. Older installs commonly used 60mm pavers, while current residential lines run 60mm for patios and 80mm for driveways. If your kitchen floor ties into a 15-year-old patio, we need to measure the existing paver before ordering anything. Color matters too. Cambridge weathers differently in our dry heat than it does in coastal climates, so a new paver straight from the pallet won’t match a 10-year-old one that’s been sitting in Woodland Hills sun. We handle matching by pulling a sample from your floor and comparing against current Cambridge production lots.
Aftermarket equivalents exist for some Cambridge lines, but we steer away from them for interior kitchen work. Color drift is the main reason. A paver that looks close on a website photo looks wrong under kitchen lighting next to original Cambridge pavers. For borders or small repairs, OEM is the only option we quote first.
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Signs Your Cambridge Pavers Kitchen Remodeling Is Failing
- Pavers shifting underfoot near the kitchen threshold. This usually means the base layer under the pavers has settled or washed out, and it will only get worse as foot traffic continues. The fix is lifting the affected section and re-compacting the base, not just tapping the paver back down.
- Hairline cracks spreading across paver faces. In Woodland Hills, dry-season soil contraction under a slab or patio creates uneven support. Once a paver cracks, water gets in and accelerates the failure through our hot summers.
- Color fading or surface pitting that makes the floor look perpetually dirty. Cambridge pavers are dense concrete, but years of direct Valley sun and kitchen cleaning products degrade the surface layer. Refinishing is sometimes possible; replacement becomes necessary when pitting runs deep.
- Gaps between pavers widening around a kitchen island. The island’s weight is sitting on pavers that weren’t rated for that point load. This is common when an island is added to an existing paver floor without a proper support pad underneath.
- Efflorescence (white chalky deposit) that keeps returning. Persistent white staining means moisture is moving through the paver from below. In a kitchen setting, that often traces back to a plumbing drip or ground moisture wicking up. Hiding it with sealer won’t stop it.
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AfterReplacement Cost & What’s Included
Full Cambridge Pavers kitchen remodeling in Woodland Hills runs $14,000 – $45,000. Small kitchens with simple layouts fall at the low end. A larger kitchen with an island, paver floor matching to an exterior patio, or cabinetry that has to be removed and reset before pavers go in will push toward the top of the range. Here’s how the line items break down:
- Small kitchen remodel: $9,000 – $20,000
- Kitchen remodel (full, with Cambridge paver integration): $14,000 – $45,000
- Kitchen island installation (including paver base work): $3,000 – $10,000
- Pavers supplied and installed as part of kitchen floor work: quoted per square foot after we measure
Every quote includes parts, labor, base prep, and disposal of your old materials. We write the price before work starts. That written price doesn’t change unless you change the scope. All work is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if something isn’t right within a year of completion, we make it right at no cost to you. Isaac Pruett has been doing this since 2004, and he’ll tell you the same thing he tells every Woodland Hills customer: “Tell me what you need done. I’ll tell you what it takes and what it costs. Then we get to work.”
DIY or Call Us?
You can safely identify your Cambridge paver line by checking the back or edge of a loose paver for the manufacturer stamp, and by measuring the paver’s dimensions. That’s useful information to have before you call, and it helps us quote faster. What most people shouldn’t attempt is pulling pavers up from a kitchen floor. Once you break the interlock and disturb the base, you’re into a re-leveling job that requires a plate compactor, proper base material, and knowing how tight to set the joints so the floor doesn’t shift under cabinet weight. We’ve re-fixed enough homeowner attempts in Woodland Hills to say this plainly: a slightly uneven paver floor is a $500 reset if caught early, and a torn-out subfloor is a much bigger conversation. Call (831) 290-6866 if you’re seeing any of the signs above. A quick look costs nothing.
We also stock and install related kitchen materials in Woodland Hills: KraftMaid cabinetry, Cambria surfaces, and Silestone countertops. If your Cambridge paver floor work is part of a larger kitchen plan, we can handle the whole scope so you’re not coordinating three separate crews.
FAQs
Cambridge pavers are rated for 50+ years as exterior paving when installed on a proper base. In a kitchen setting, lifespan depends on the subfloor and moisture conditions more than the paver itself. With a solid base and normal indoor use, expect 25 – 40 years in Woodland Hills before fading or wear becomes a cosmetic issue. Call (831) 290-6866 and we’ll assess your specific floor.
Yes, in most cases a section of Cambridge pavers can be lifted, the base re-compacted, and the same pavers re-set. The condition is that your original pavers aren’t cracked through and the pattern hasn’t shifted too far out of alignment. If exact color matching is needed for added pavers, we pull from current Cambridge stock and discuss the match before buying. Call (831) 290-6866 for a free estimate on your repair.
A full kitchen with Cambridge paver floor work typically takes 3 – 6 weeks from demo to final walkthrough. Smaller paver repairs or island pad work can be done in 2 – 4 days. We’ll put the timeline in writing before we start.
We keep common Cambridge paver sizes and colors on hand for repairs and small kitchen jobs. For larger kitchens or less common lines, we special-order from Cambridge distributors, which adds a few days to the lead time. Every job gets a written price before we place any order. Call (831) 290-6866 to check what we have in stock right now.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner, Mason Remodeling Co – Woodland Hills, CA at Mason Remodeling Co Woodland Hills, serving Woodland Hills and nearby areas.
