Paver Patio Cost Worksheet
Budget a paver patio from measured area, unit format, pattern and the selected base-and-edge system. The size tables demonstrate arithmetic using disclosed assumptions; replace them with local quotes for excavation, base, bedding, pavers, cuts, edges, joints, access and labor.
Key takeaways
- Area and paver dimensions determine the field count before pattern and cutting waste.
- Base, bedding, drainage and edge restraint must match the selected system and site.
- Pattern complexity, curves, access and demolition change cutting and labor scope.
- The paver calculator estimates quantities from entered layers; it does not design the pavement.
- All dollar ranges are illustrative worksheet inputs rather than market data.
Illustrative paver patio cost worksheet
For an illustrative worksheet only, assume 10 to 25 dollars per square foot for a stated material and labor scope. The adjacent table contains assumed inputs, not installer reports; replace each one with a current, scope-matched local quote.
| Cost type | Assumed input per square foot |
|---|---|
| Pavers (material only) | $2 to $15 |
| Base, sand, edging | $3 to $8 |
| Labor | $6 to $20 |
| Illustrative installed total | $10 to $25 |
Cost by paver material: concrete vs brick vs stone
| Material | Assumed material input | Assumed installed input |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete pavers | $2 to $8 | $10 to $20 |
| Brick (clay) pavers | $4 to $15 | $15 to $25 |
| Natural stone | $8 to $30 | $20 to $30+ |
Compare product, base, pattern, edge restraint, maintenance and warranty on the same local scope. The table is an arithmetic scenario and does not establish a price ranking or service life.
Paver patio cost by size
| Patio size | Illustrative total |
|---|---|
| 10 x 10 ft (100 sq ft) | $1,200 to $4,000 |
| 12 x 12 ft (144 sq ft) | $1,700 to $4,300 |
| 14 x 20 ft (280 sq ft) | $3,500 to $7,500 |
| 20 x 20 ft (400 sq ft) | $4,000 to $12,000 |
To price your own patio project, enter your length and width in the paver calculator and it returns the number of pavers, base material, sand and an estimated cost for the size you plan.
What you pay for beneath the surface
The base detail affects excavation, aggregate quantity and performance. Follow the selected paver manufacturer's detail for the application, soil and climate instead of using one depth for every patio.
Price excavation, approved base material, lift compaction, bedding, drainage and edge restraint as visible scope items.
Getting the base quantity right is its own job, and the guide on how much paver base you need walks through the depth and volume math.
Labor, design and site factors that change the price
Apply current rates only to the patio area, paver, base, edging, drainage and installation.
DIY paver patio vs hiring a professional
If you would rather not juggle the volumes by hand, plug your dimensions into the paver calculator to get the paver count, base and sand quantities, and a cost range you can take to contractor quotes.
Estimate your own paver patio cost
Doing the math by hand works for a single rectangle, but it is easy to forget the base, the sand or the cutting waste. For an L shaped or stepped patio, split it into rectangles, run each one, and add the results.
If you are weighing pavers against a poured slab, the wider set of concrete and masonry calculators covers slabs, footings and more, so you can compare both options on the same numbers before committing to your specific project.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources and references
These references and structured source records support the method and material data used on this page.
- Concrete masonry unit (Wikipedia)
- ICPI: Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute
- ASTM C936: Standard for solid concrete interlocking paving units
- Brick (Wikipedia)