13. Paving Blocks
Duration: 10 years (assuming correct installation)
* Average Cost per Square Foot: $5–$35
When it comes to landscaping residential properties, patio slabs are a common choice. These adaptable pavements can be used in different sizes of spaces. Paving blocks are another name for patio slabs. Paving blocks have an approximate ten-year lifespan if they are put together correctly.

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Should the slabs have a shorter lifespan and exhibit noticeable damage quickly, you want to contact an alternative professional to assess the issue. Replacement is frequently the least expensive and most efficient course of action when a slab has multiple cracks in a single slab portion.
