Paver Patio Cost

Installing a brick or paver patio costs an average of $3,400 with a typical range of $2,400 to $7,000 for the average 280 square foot patio. For large or complex jobs that include additional prep work or artistic designs, you might pay $10,000 or more. Expect to pay anywhere from $8 to $25 per square foot although high-end stone installs can hit almost $50 per square foot.

We’ll cover all the following cost considerations in this guide, including:

• Project size.
• Location and accessibility.
• Local permits and code requirements.
• Landscaping and grading.
• Outdoor living addons.
• Material choice.
• Adding plumbing, gas or electrical.

On This Page:

1. Patio Paver Installation Cost Calculator
2. Paver Costs Per Square Foot
3. Pavers Price List
   1. Brick
   2. Concrete
   3. Natural Stone
   4. Slate
   5. Interlocking
   6. Other Pavers
4. Brick Patio Cost
5. Installation Cost by Size
6. Paver Walkway Cost
7. Cost Factors
8. DIY vs. Hiring a Pro
9. FAQs
10. Brick Paver Patio Ideas

Patio Paver Installation Cost Calculator

Paver Costs Per Square Foot

Brick and pavers cost anywhere from $8 to $25 per square foot to buy and install. For standard-sized brick, you’ll spend roughly $300 to $800 per pallet which covers 56 square feet. When designing a patio, homeowners can choose from a variety of bricks as well as several other materials. How do bricks stack up against other types of pavers?

• Clay Brick: $10-$20 per square foot. This is one of the strongest paver options available to homeowners, with a strength rating of about 12,000 pounds per square inch (PSI). Bricks are also the most colorful paver options, so homeowners can create a unique, vibrant design.
• Concrete Brick: $8-$15 per square foot. A strong and solid option, concrete pavers come with a strength rating of 9,000 PSI. Concrete pavers come in several sizes and shapes.
• Concrete Stone & Slate Concrete: $8-$15 per square foot. Most homeowners opt for stone styles to create a design-focused patio on a budget.
• Stone & Slate: $15-$50 per square foot. A great blend of all the options, slate features a natural look that’s available in a handful of colors.

Pavers Price List

Not including labor, tools or other costs, you’ll typically only pay from $0.50 to $1.50 for most common varieties of brick pavers, depending on how many you purchase. Natural stone costs a bit more at $3 to $20 each. For the cheapest prices, contact a brick yard and buy in bulk.

*Does not include labor, equipment or other fees.

Brick Paver Cost

Brick pavers generally cost $0.25 to $4 per brick or between $4 and $8 per square foot, but expect higher prices if you choose unusual sizes, rare colors or odd shapes. These prices are for the brick alone, not including sand, cement, base, labor or equipment.

Some price quotes for brick pavers include:

• Red brick pavers: $0.25-$4 per brick or $300-$700 per pallet (i.e. 56 sq. ft.)
• Gray brick style concrete pavers: $0.50-$5 per brick
• Dry laid brick paver patio: $4-$8 per square foot. Dry laid uses any type of brick, stone or concrete paver held together with dry sand.
• Wet laid brick paver patio: $6-$12 per square foot. Unlike dry laid, it uses cement or mortar to permanently set the pavers together.

Clay Brick Pavers

Clay bricks are superior to concrete stones with longer lasting colors, less maintenance, longer brick life and eco-friendly options. However, they come in limited colors and sizes.

Thin Paving Bricks Prices

Thin brick pavers cost anywhere from $0.25 to $3 each or about $3 to $5 per square foot. They’re used like tile for decorative upgrades like covering already existing concrete patios and walkways. They’re not thick enough to stand up to heavy foot traffic or a driveway unless used on top of a concrete pad.

Concrete Pavers Cost

Precast concrete pavers made from cement that look like traditional brick cost $0.50 to $10 each. Larger pavers that look more like stone tile can reach $15 each. They come in a wide array of popular colors, shapes and sizes.

Pavestone Prices

Pavestone, a popular brand of tumbled concrete pavers, costs anywhere from $0.50 to $3 each. They come in dozens of sizes, colors and shapes to fit almost any design. They, along with a couple of other brands, make a synthetic bluestone concrete look alike.

Natural Stone Pavers Cost

Natural Paving stones prices, like slate, range from $3 to $20 each, depending on the material and size. Stone patio installation costs $2,500 to $25,000. You’ll likely pay less for stones sourced locally, as they’re expensive to ship. The most common types you’ll find in patios include:

• Flagstone: $10-$30 per square foot. A sedimentary rock made from various other rocks, typically sandstone.
• Tumbled Granite Brick: $18-$50 per square foot.
• Marble: $15-$35 per square foot.

Slate Pavers Cost

Slate lookalike concrete pavers cost $11 to $30 per square foot. They come in a wide range of colors and are much more durable than real slate. Most pros recommend not using the real thing outside as it’s not a durable material when used as hardscaping.

Interlocking Paver Costs

You’ll spend $3 to $6 per square foot for most interlocking concrete pavers. These pavers either have a design for locking together or ridges to help lock them in place once set. Usually, your pro uses a mix of cement dust and sand to help set them in the bed under the stones.

Other Paver Options

You’ll pay a wide range of prices for other paving systems depending on the types, brands, sizes and materials they’re made from. For exact prices, contact a professional.

These environmentally responsible options include:

• Permeable system pavers include any interlocking paver system that allows water to flow through and underneath to a system of drainage. Often, they’ll help refill ponds or aquafers.
• Grass pavers, a type of permeable paving system with varying costs, uses open cell design to allow grass to grow through them but still provide a solid surface to drive or walk on.
• Rubber and composite pavers often include recycled materials. They’re not as durable as stone or concrete but provide a usually inexpensive option.

Brick Patio Cost

It’ll cost you anywhere from $2,400 to $7,000 for an average sized brick patio. The range comes mostly from the labor and size. The popularity of brick pavers comes from their classic appeal, durability and low maintenance. The size of the space and the type of bricks used directly affect costs.

Paver Installation Costs

Just for labor alone, you’ll pay $50 to $80 per hour or $4 to $11 per square foot. A 300-square-foot patio takes about 35 to 40 hours to complete for a pro. The largest variance in your total budget is labor. Mostly, it varies from location to location depending on the contractors overhead, experience and ability. Generally, you’ll pay more for labor in areas with a higher cost-of-living index.

While this might seem like an easy DIY job, always consult a professional to see if there are any underlying concerns you’ll need to deal with, like drainage, grading or code-related issues.

Average Cost to Install Brick Paver Patio by Size

*Most common square foot range for outdoor patios.

Paver Walkway Cost

You’ll pay somewhere between $8 to $25 per square foot to create a paver walkway. It costs no more or less than a patio because it's essentially the same thing. One's just a little narrower than the other. The exact same materials, processes and labor costs are involved.

How much is a paver sidewalk?

A paver sidewalk costs $8 to $25 per square foot. While costs remain the same, you’ll want to know some building factors depending on three closely related, and often interchangeably used, terms: Pathways, Sidewalks and Walkways:

• Residential pathways. Sometimes called private or personal sidewalks, these run on private property and don’t have to conform to any special rules or regulations beyond building codes.
• Sidewalks. The raised side of a road designated for pedestrian use is actually owned by your city and falls under special rules and regulations, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, which designates dimensions and materials. Check with your local code or building department to see if you can install one as a paver to match your other pathways. The municipality you live in often has specific rules and regulations governing the construction and maintenance of all sidewalks.
• Walkways. Typically refer to public commercial walking areas, like paths through a park or outdoor shopping area.

Cost Factors to Lay Pavers

Beyond just the bricks and labor, you’ll need to consider quite a few other elements in your project, including intricate designs, other job supplies like sand and cement, outdoor living elements and the overall size of the project.

Intricate Designs

Intricate designs could increase the price of your project. It varies by installer and design. Interlocking bricks are popular with many builders since they create a cohesive, flowing pattern throughout the patio. These make it possible to design unique circular or angular patterns within a space, which blend well with landscaped gardens. Of course, square and rectangular bricks can also be used to create beautiful patio designs as well, especially if you use mixed sizes.

Full Backyard Pavement

Fully paving your backyard runs $8 to $25 per square foot. But you might also incur additional costs for complex excavations. It’s popular in urban areas with small outdoor spaces to simply turn the whole thing into a hardscaped outdoor space. It’s less maintenance, looks good and doesn’t cost a ton for the small spaces behind row houses and apartments.

Landscaping Costs

Often overlooked and not included in the price of a patio, landscaping can elevate the look of your new paver project. In many cases you’ll hire a landscaper to do your entire outdoor area. Check with them to see if they include any of this in the price.

• Landscaping costs $1,000-$6,700.
• Leveling or resloping a lawn costs $1,000-$3,000. You’ll need to consider grading for drainage purposes.

Utility Installation Costs

Generally, adding water, gas or electrical lines don’t come as part of a patio install.

• Electrical costs $500-$2,000.
• Plumbing fees run $400-$1,900.
• Gas Lines cost $15-$25 per linear foot.

Cost to Build Paver Patio with Fire Pit and Outdoor Living Options

You can spend anywhere from $300 to $2,000 or more on fire pits and other built in outdoor living options. Pools, kitchens and spa like outdoor living can run up to $50,000 or more.

• Fire pit installation costs $300-$1,400. You’ll spend on the lower end when you install one as part of your patio.
• Outdoor kitchen costs $5,500-$22,000. The range includes all plumbing, electrical and gas lines needed.
• Pool installation costs $15,000-$42,000. One of the most popular things to put a patio around, you’ll want to consider it when you plan your backyard.
• Hot tub prices range from $3,500-$15,000. No room for a pool? Consider integrating a hot tub into your design.
• Patio cover costs $5,000-$25,000+. These can even hit $50,000 or more if you have a fully enclosed and insulated room that essentially becomes part of your home.

DIY Paver Patio Cost vs. Hiring a Pro

Basic patio installation makes for a decent DIY project. As long as you call the dig line, so you don’t accidentally cut any electrical or plumbing lines, it’s hard to make catastrophic mistakes. While it makes for a good weekend project, don’t expect it to be easy. It’ll take 40 to 50 hours for the average homeowner. Make sure to review the common mistakes below and fully understand the process before starting.

If you are considering installing the patio yourself, you'll have to look at the building site and make some important observations. Is the ground relatively flat? Are there large stones and boulders, or clay in the soil? If so, you might need the help of a professional. Find a professional patio installer near you today for worry-free and hassle-free installation.

DIY Material Costs

To complete the patio on your own, you'll need accessto a number of supplies, including crushed gravel and landscaping fabric. You’ll need to rent a sod cutter for $65 per day to properly remove the sod and prepare the ground for the patio. Also consider renting a wet masonry saw for $60 per day for cutting pavers cleanly.

Here are costs fro some of the mateirals you will need:

• 12-inch spikes: $10
• Gravel: $200
• Sand: $5
• Edging: $50
• Rake: $10
• Rubber mallet: $5
• Broom: $10

Common Paver Mistakes

Installing a brick paver patio is typically a smooth process if you know what to expect. Plan ahead, and don’t make these common paver mistakes.

• Poor leveling: Make sure the surface is perfectly level before installing or you’re in for a long redo.
• Hand cutting: Unless you’re experienced at hand cutting pavers and bricks, use a wet tile or concrete saw.
• Inadequate edging: Without proper edging, the patio will end up spreading.
• Improper bed material or drainage: Always make sure you use enough gravel or road base to allow proper drainage or you’ll end up with standing water on your patio.
• Not tamping properly: If you don’t tamp the gravel and base properly, you’ll end up with an uneven surface over time

How to Install Pavers

Installing a basic brick paver patio can be a relatively easy DIY weekend project. Gather the supplies and equipment you need for the project and do your research. Always remember to fully understand the process before starting and understand exactly how to deal with common problems that might arise.

While this isn’t a comprehensive guide on how to do it, you’ll generally follow these steps:

• Remove the grass.
• Level the dirt.
• Lay out the edging.
• Pour the gravel or road base.
• Measure and dry fit the pavers.
• Install the pavers.
• Fill the joints with cement dust and then sand.
• Seal the patio with the proper sealer for the material you’re using.

FAQs

How do I calculate pavers needed?

To calculate your paver needs, determine how many pavers cover a square foot then determine how many square feet you need. Expect an additional 10% to 20% for breakage and waste.

How much do pavers cost per square foot?

Pavers cost $1 to $16 per square foot to purchase, not including installation. It all depends on how many you buy, the type of material you choose and where you source it.

How much is a pallet of pavers for a pool deck?

A pallet of pavers can range anywhere from $400 to $2,000 depending on the type of paver.

How can you get the best prices on pavers?

The best prices on pavers come from shopping around. To get the best price compare these three sources:

• Landscaper price: These pros usually get a discount when they buy, which means it could be more cost-effective to use a landscaping company use for your project.
• Local building supply store: You’ll often pay the most here but check to see if there is overstock or good deals on bulk purchases.
• Factory direct: If you have a local brickyard or concrete paver factory, get a price for buying directly from them.

How much does it cost to have pavers installed?

You’ll spend around $8 to $15 per square foot to have pavers installed. Roughly half of a patio or walkways cost is labor.

Are driveway pavers different from patio pavers?

The only difference between driveway pavers and patio pavers are the load-bearing abilities of them. You can use any driveway paver for a patio, but not all patio pavers can stand up to the load of a car.

How much does it cost to seal pavers?

Sealing concrete or stone pavers generally costs about $50 for DIY materials or $150 to $300 for a professional.

Brick Paver Patio Ideas

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