# Paver Patio Cost Calculator

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A paver patio usually costs about $10 to $40 per sq ft installed, and most homeowners pay $4,000 to $16,000. This paver patio cost calculator prices paver patio installation from $16 to $28 per sq ft. A 15 by 20 ft patio is 300 sq ft. In concrete pavers that is about $4,800.

## Paver Patio price breakdown

Typical job based on 300 sq ft. Prices are supply-and-install midpoints. Actual quotes vary.

| Type | Cost per sq ft | Typical 300 sq ft job |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Concrete pavers | $16 | $4,800 |
| Brick pavers | $19 | $5,700 |
| Permeable pavers | $22 | $6,600 |
| Natural stone | $28 | $8,400 |

## What affects Paver Patio cost

- **Paver material:** Concrete pavers are $16 per sq ft and are the usual residential choice. Brick pavers are $19. Permeable pavers are $22. Natural stone is $28. Those prices include the pavers, a normal base, and installation.
- **Patio size:** A 10 by 10 ft patio is 100 sq ft. A 15 by 20 is 300 sq ft. A 20 by 20 is 400 sq ft. At the concrete rate those are about $1,600, $4,800, and $6,400 before the minimum charge. The 100 sq ft job starts at the $2,500 minimum.
- **Old patio and extra site work:** A bare yard is the baseline. Removing an old concrete patio or deck adds $4 per sq ft. On 300 sq ft that is an extra $1,200, so a concrete patio goes from about $4,800 to about $6,000. A steep slope can add about $1 to $2 per sq ft and is not included. A fire pit is often $1,500 to $4,000 and is not included.
- **Minimum charge:** Small patios use a $2,500 minimum. If the square-foot math comes in lower, the estimate starts at $2,500. Coastal cities often cost more than these national rates. Displayed estimates are plus or minus 20 percent around the midpoint.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average paver patio cost for a 300 sq ft project?

For 300 sq ft, paver patio cost is about $4,800 for concrete pavers, $5,700 for brick pavers, $6,600 for permeable pavers, and $8,400 for natural stone. That size is a 15 by 20 ft patio, and the concrete price sits inside the usual $3,600 to $9,000 range. The displayed estimate is plus or minus 20 percent around the midpoint.

### How much does paver patio installation cost per square foot?

Paver patio installation is $16 per sq ft for concrete pavers, $19 for brick, $22 for permeable pavers, and $28 for natural stone. Most installed patios fall around $10 to $40 per sq ft, and these rates sit in that band. The price includes a normal base on a fairly level yard.

### Does paver installation cost more if an old patio has to come out?

Yes. Paver installation on a bare yard uses the base rate. Removing an old concrete patio or deck, and hauling it away, adds $4 per sq ft. On 300 sq ft of concrete pavers, the midpoint moves from about $4,800 to about $6,000. A steep yard can cost about $1 to $2 more per sq ft and is not in that adder.

### What is the minimum charge for paver installation?

The minimum job charge is $2,500. A 100 sq ft concrete patio is about $1,600 by the square foot, so the estimate starts at $2,500. That is a 10 by 10 ft patio. A 300 sq ft concrete patio, at about $4,800, is above the minimum.

### How much do patio pavers cost for a small patio?

Patio pavers on a 100 sq ft patio are priced at $1,600 for concrete, $1,900 for brick, $2,200 for permeable, and $2,800 for natural stone before the minimum. Concrete, brick, and permeable all start at the $2,500 minimum. Natural stone on that size is about $2,800. A 400 sq ft concrete patio, 20 by 20 ft, is about $6,400.

### Are natural stone patio pavers more expensive than concrete pavers?

Yes. Natural stone patio pavers are $28 per sq ft, and concrete pavers are $16. On a 300 sq ft paver patio that is about $8,400 versus $4,800. Brick sits in between at $19 per sq ft, or about $5,700 for the same patio. A fire pit is often another $1,500 to $4,000 and is not included.