Why Long Island homeowners choose Nicolock
Nicolock is 100% local to Long Island. The Lindenhurst, NY manufacturing facility is roughly 8 minutes from major LI paver yards — which means when you need additional material mid-job, or color-matched replacements years later, Nicolock is the only brand that can deliver same-week.
Paver-Shield surface technology
Paver-Shield is applied during the manufacturing process — it's not a topical sealer that wears off. The surface resists oil staining, road salt damage, and the freeze-thaw cycles that crack inferior pavers. Combined with through-color pigment, your driveway looks the same in year 20 as it does in year 1.
Most-installed Nicolock driveway styles on LI
Nicolock Como — clean rectangular profile, contemporary homes.
Nicolock Stonehedge — tumbled finish, traditional and colonial homes.
Nicolock Mona Lisa — large-format slab look, modern estate properties.
Nicolock Bristol Stone — old-world cobble texture, complements Belgian block borders.
Nicolock vs Cambridge vs Techo-Bloc
Nicolock wins on lead time and color longevity. Cambridge wins on installed volume and ArmorTec lifetime warranty. Techo-Bloc wins on premium-tier finishes (Eva, Blu, Sienna) for Gold Coast estate work. For a typical Nassau or Suffolk install, Nicolock is the fastest path from contract to finished driveway.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nicolock manufactured?
- Nicolock is manufactured in Lindenhurst, NY — making it the only major paver brand actually produced on Long Island. That gives Nicolock the shortest lead times on the island, often 1–2 weeks faster than Cambridge or Techo-Bloc.
- What is Paver-Shield technology?
- Paver-Shield is Nicolock's proprietary surface protection — it seals the paver during manufacturing using through-color pigment so the color goes the full depth of the stone. No annual sealing required, and the surface resists oil, salt and freeze-thaw damage.
- How much does a Nicolock paver driveway cost on Long Island?
- Nicolock paver driveways run $20–$35 per square foot installed. A standard 600 sqft two-car driveway is $12,000–$21,000 depending on pattern, base depth and edging selection.
- Which Nicolock paver style is best for a driveway?
- For Long Island driveways we most often install Nicolock Como, Stonehedge, and Mona Lisa series — all rated for vehicular load and proven against LI freeze-thaw cycles.