Paver patio cost
A paver patio costs $10 to $17 per square foot installed. A 12x12 paver patio costs $1,400 to $2,500. A 20x20 paver patio costs $3,800 to $6,800. The cost of paver materials is $4 to $6 per square foot, while installation labor costs $6 to $11 per square foot.
| Size | Average Installation Cost |
|---|---|
| 6x9 | $500 – $950 |
| 10x10 | $950 – $1,700 |
| 10x20 | $1,900 – $3,400 |
| 12x12 | $1,400 – $2,500 |
| 12x24 | $2,700 – $4,900 |
| 15x15 | $2,200 – $3,900 |
| 20x20 | $3,800 – $6,800 |
| 24x24 | $5,500 – $9,800 |
| 30x30 | $8,600 – $15,000 |
| Item | Cost Per Square Foot |
|---|---|
| Materials | $3.40 – $6.20 |
| Labor | $6.25 – $10.90 |
| Total Installation Cost | $9.65 – $17.10 |
Labor cost to install pavers
The average labor cost to install a paver patio is $6 to $11 per square foot, depending on the pattern, layout, grading, leveling, and operation fees. Professional landscaping companies charge $50 to $100 per hour for paver installation and prep work.
| Operation | Cost Per Square Foot |
|---|---|
| Labor | $4.50 – $7.00 |
| Excavation | $0.80 – $1.50 |
| Dumping | $0.30 – $0.50 |
| Fueling | $0.30 – $0.70 |
| Delivery | $0.00 – $0.70 |
| Pallet Exchange Fees | $0.05 – $0.20 |
| Clean Up | $0.15 – $0.30 |
| Total Labor Cost | $6.25 – $10.90 |
*Prices not including materials or pavers. A two-person crew can install about 100 square feet of pavers per day.
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Pattern and Layout – The more intricate the pattern or layout, the higher the labor costs. Plus, more cuts create more waste.
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Excavation and Dumping – Excavation costs $1 to $5 per square foot. Removing old concrete and dirt typically adds $0.30 to $0.50 per square foot more.
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Grading and Leveling – Regrading land costs $0.40 to $2.00 per square foot. Installing pavers on a slope or adding a thicker layer of aggregate base for a driveway increases costs.
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Delivery – Delivery fees add $0.50 per square foot, or $500 per 1,000 square feet of pavers. Each manufacturer also charges pallet exchange fees of $0.05 to $0.20 per square foot.
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Access – Difficult access to the area with equipment and materials also increases labor costs.
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Sealing – The cost to seal pavers is $1.50 to $3.25 per square foot, including pressure washing the area to clean it first, filling any gaps with paver sand, and applying the sealant.
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Overhead – Contractors add 10% to 20% to the total cost to cover overhead and profit.
Cost of pavers
The average cost of pavers is $2 to $4 per square foot, with prices ranging from $1 and $15 per square foot depending on the material. Pavers mainly come in concrete, natural stone, and clay brick with a wide variety of sizes, shapes, textures, and colors.
| Material | Prices per square foot |
|---|---|
| Clay Brick | $1.40 – $15.00 |
| Concrete | $1.25 – $18.00 |
| Stone | $0.50 – $14.00 |
| Slate | $3.60 – $20.00 |
| Cobblestone | $2.75 – $15.00 |
| Travertine | $0.50 – $11.50 |
| Porcelain | $1.10 – $18.00 |
| Rubber | $1.70 – $10.00 |
| Permeable | $4.00 – $12.00 |
| Plastic | $1.90 – $8.00 |
*For pavers only. Pavers come in various sizes, styles, and finishes which affect the overall cost.
Paver base material costs
Paver patio base materials cost $1.40 to $2.20 per square foot, which includes Class II Road Base gravel, geotextile fabric, concrete bond beam or edging, bedding sand, and joint sand.
| Base material | Cost Per Square Foot | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Geotextile Fabric | $0.30 – $0.50 | Increases drainage, soil stability, and prevents the Road Base from mixing with the native soils |
| Class II Road Base | $0.60 – $0.80 | Crushed rock used as the bottom base |
| Bedding Sand | $0.30 – $0.40 | Also called ASTM C-33 sand. Is coarse and compacts well between the Class II Road Base and paving stones. |
| Edging / Concrete Bond Beam | $0.10 – $0.20 | Secures the pavers in place. A concrete bond beam costs $1.25 per linear foot and creates a perimeter about 7” deep and 7” wide. |
| Joint Polymeric Sand | $0.10 – $0.30 | Fills the joints of the pavers. Hardens and doesn’t let weeds take root. |
| Total base materials cost | $1.40 – $2.20 | Includes installation of all materials |
| Material | Cost per square foot installed | Pros & cons |
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| Stone paver patio | $8 – $14 |
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| Brick paver patio | $10 – $17 |
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| Concrete paver patio | $8 – $15 |
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Paver installation cost by project
Most projects such as a patio, walkway, driveway, or pool deck cost from $10 to $25 per square foot depending on the materials, labor, and preparation work required.
| Location | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Walkway | $900 – $2,000 |
| Patio | $1,900 – $4,900 |
| Backyard | $1,000 – $4,000 |
| Driveway | $5,500 – $12,000 |
| Around Pool | $5,000 – $20,000 |
Cost to install a brick paver patio
The average cost to install a brick paver patio is $10 to $17 per square foot or between $1,900 and $6,800 total. Paving bricks can be laid like a paver patio, or permanently using mortar-filled joints.
| Quality | Cost Per Square Foot |
|---|---|
| Average | $10 – $17 |
| High-end | $25 – $40 |
Paver walkway cost
A paver walkway costs $10 to $20 per square foot installed or $900 to $2,000 on average. Additional costs for grading or demolition may be required. Stepping-stone pavers can be spaced apart for a garden path, saving on labor costs.
Interlocking paver base panels can be used instead of a full paver base setup, which only needs a ½” sand bed and the pavers sit into the panels.
Backyard pavers cost
Backyard landscaping pavers cost $8 to $16 per square foot to install, with most homeowners spending $1,000 to $4,000 for their garden or patio.
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Brick pavers and grass paving systems are the most popular choices.
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When paving a garden that won’t be walked on, plastic pavers are a low-cost choice.
Paver driveway
The average cost to install driveway pavers is $10 to $30 per square foot, with most homeowners spending $5,700 to $17,200. A cobblestone paver driveway costs more but lasts the longest, while interlocking pavers provide the best solid surface.
A driveway for heavy vehicles costs more, because the base must include 6”– 12” of aggregate compared to the pedestrian 4” – 6”.
Pavers around pool cost
Installing pavers around a pool costs $12 to $25 per square foot or between $5,000 and $20,000 due to the curved layout and design patterns. Pavers are not slippery unless sealed, easy to fix, and won't crack like concrete.
Cost of paver patio vs. concrete
A concrete slab costs $4 to $8 per square foot and is cheaper than pavers unless you add coloring or stamping. Installing pavers costs $10 to $17 per square foot or about twice as much as laying concrete. Pavers are easier to repair, and concrete slabs are more affordable.
| Material | Cost Per Square Foot |
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| Concrete Slab | $4 – $8 |
| Pavers | $10 – $17 |