Pavers

As far as installation costs and concrete costs go, poured concrete is technically the most affordable per square foot. However, even though the upfront cost of pavers is higher, concrete pavers offer greater value and durability than poured concrete and stamped concrete. 

Typically, it is not recommended to directly lay down pavers over dirt. For pavers to look and perform well in a permanent installation setting, the ground/dirt floor must be excavated, leveled, and hard compacted. 

Sand Bedding

Before laying the pavers, a layer of sand bedding is placed over the compacted base material. This layer provides a leveled bed into which the pavers are set. The sand bedding helps protect the sand joints from being eroded. 

1.Planning and Layout

2.Calculating Amount of Pavers Needed

3.Excavation

4.Base Material

5.Edge Restraints

6.Sand Bedding

7.Laying Pavers

8.Sand Joints

9.Sealing

10.Maintenance

To install 100sq./ft. of paver, most homeowners spend between $1,600 to $2,000. Homeowners can expect to spend between $6,400 and $8,000 for a 400-square-foot paver patio (or $16 to $20 per square foot). Most homeowners spend an average of $6,936 to install a paver patio (or $17.34 per square foot).