PourCanvas

    Methodology

    Every number in our calculators comes from the tables on this page. Each value lists its sources and the date we checked them. Where sources disagree, we use the range most of them share and note the outliers.

    Installed costs are U.S. national averages for professional installation on a prepared, level site. Your local quote can differ with access, slope, drainage, permits and season. Regional multipliers shift the whole estimate; they are approximations, not ZIP-level pricing. Quantities include waste for cuts and breakage, and the base includes a compaction allowance.

    Installed cost per square foot (patio / walkway, U.S. average)

    ItemValueSources
    Concrete pavers$8–22 (typical $14) / sq ftHomeAdvisor: patio and walkway costs (2026-06-17); HomeAdvisor: brick paver patio cost (2026-06-17); LawnStarter: paver patio price (2024-12-02); Cost to Renovate: patio installation (2026-03); Concrete Network: stamped concrete cost (2026-01-26); Minimal and Modern: paver installation cost (2026-05-05); Lawn Love: paver patio cost (2025-12-27)
    Clay brick pavers$12–26 (typical $18) / sq ftHomewyse: brick paver patio cost (2026-05); LawnStarter: paver patio price (2024-12-02); CostMyYard paver patio cost calculator (2026-09)
    Flagstone (dry-laid)$15–32 (typical $22) / sq ftThe Brickyard: flagstone patio cost (2026-03-25); HomeAdvisor: flagstone patio cost (2026-06-20); Lawn Masters: flagstone prices (2026-07-08); Lawn Love: paver patio cost (2025-12-27); Homewyse: flagstone patio cost (2026-05)
    Flagstone (mortared)$20–45 (typical $30) / sq ftOnly one source splits mortared per sq ft; HomeAdvisor's project totals put wet-laid at about 1.4–1.6× dry-laid.The Brickyard: flagstone patio cost (2026-03-25); HomeAdvisor: flagstone patio cost (2026-06-20)
    Travertine pavers$15–27 (typical $20) / sq ftStonorama: travertine pavers cost guide (2026-06-28); Homewyse: travertine pavers cost (2026-05); Cost to Renovate: patio installation (2026-03)
    Porcelain pavers$16–35 (typical $24) / sq ftCost to Renovate: patio installation (2026-03); NT Pavers: porcelain pavers cost (2026-09-08); CostMyYard paver patio cost calculator (2026-09)
    Plain concrete$6–12 (typical $9) / sq ftLawn Love: concrete patio cost (2026-10-05); HomeAdvisor: concrete patio cost (2026-06-17); HomeAdvisor: patio and walkway costs (2026-06-17); Concrete Network: concrete prices (2026-07-14); SlabCalc concrete patio cost calculator (2026-09-25)
    Stamped concrete$8–28 (typical $15) / sq ftHomeAdvisor: stamped concrete patio cost (2026-06-19); Concrete Network: stamped concrete cost (2026-01-26); Concrete Network: concrete prices (2026-07-14); SlabCalc stamped concrete cost calculator (2026-09-28)
    Exposed aggregate concrete$8–16 (typical $12) / sq ftHomeAdvisor: concrete driveway cost (2026-06-20); HomeAdvisor: concrete patio cost (2026-06-17); SlabCalc finish type cost estimator (2026-09-28); Homewyse: exposed aggregate patio cost (2026-05)

    Material-only cost per square foot (DIY)

    ItemValueSources
    Concrete pavers$3–8 (typical $5) / sq ftPavingstone Supply: concrete paver price list (2026-08-10); HomeAdvisor: brick paver patio cost (2026-06-17); Lawn Love: paver patio cost (2025-12-27); Minimal and Modern: paver installation cost (2026-05-05)
    Clay brick pavers$4–10 (typical $7) / sq ftLawn Love: paver patio cost (2025-12-27); Pavingstone Supply: concrete paver price list (2026-08-10); South Shore Landscape Supply: Pine Hall clay paver (2026-10); Minimal and Modern: paver installation cost (2026-05-05)
    Flagstone (dry-laid)$2–15 (typical $5) / sq ftHomeAdvisor: flagstone prices (2026-06-20); Lawn Masters: flagstone prices (2026-07-08); The Brickyard: flagstone patio cost (2026-03-25)
    Flagstone (mortared)$2–15 (typical $5) / sq ftStone only; the slab and mortar bed are extra.HomeAdvisor: flagstone prices (2026-06-20); Lawn Masters: flagstone prices (2026-07-08); The Brickyard: flagstone patio cost (2026-03-25)
    Travertine pavers$4–12 (typical $6) / sq ftStonorama: travertine pavers cost guide (2026-06-28); Travertine Mart: travertine pavers (2026-10)
    Porcelain pavers$6–15 (typical $9) / sq ftNT Pavers: porcelain pavers cost (2026-09-08); Floorlife: MSI Arterra porcelain pavers (2026-10)

    Adjustments

    ItemValueSources
    Driveway multiplier, pavers×1.25Same-publisher patio vs driveway comparisons: 1.25–1.5.LawnStarter: paver patio price (2024-12-02); LawnStarter: paver driveway price (2025-12-27); HomeAdvisor: patio and walkway costs (2026-06-17); HomeAdvisor: paver driveway cost (2026-06)
    Driveway multiplier, poured concrete×1.15Same-publisher patio vs driveway comparisons: 1.1–1.27.HomeAdvisor: concrete patio cost (2026-06-17); HomeAdvisor: concrete driveway cost (2026-06-20); Concrete Network: concrete prices (2026-07-14); SlabCalc stamped concrete cost calculator (2026-09-28)
    Region: Northeast×1.1Big metros (NYC, Boston) run higher.DoD Area Cost Factors (USACE PAX 3.2.1) (2024-03-29); BLS OEWS May 2025: construction laborers, cement masons, landscaping workers (by state) (2025-05); CostMyYard paver patio cost calculator (2026-09)
    Region: Pacific / West Coast×1.18Contiguous CA, OR, WA; SF Bay and Seattle run higher.DoD Area Cost Factors (USACE PAX 3.2.1) (2024-03-29); BLS OEWS May 2025: construction laborers, cement masons, landscaping workers (by state) (2025-05); CostMyYard paver patio cost calculator (2026-09)
    Region: Midwest×1DoD Area Cost Factors (USACE PAX 3.2.1) (2024-03-29); BLS OEWS May 2025: construction laborers, cement masons, landscaping workers (by state) (2025-05); CostMyYard paver patio cost calculator (2026-09)
    Region: South×0.9DoD Area Cost Factors (USACE PAX 3.2.1) (2024-03-29); BLS OEWS May 2025: construction laborers, cement masons, landscaping workers (by state) (2025-05); CostMyYard paver patio cost calculator (2026-09)
    Region: Mountain / Southwest×1DoD Area Cost Factors (USACE PAX 3.2.1) (2024-03-29); BLS OEWS May 2025: construction laborers, cement masons, landscaping workers (by state) (2025-05); CostMyYard paver patio cost calculator (2026-09)
    Remove lawn / sod$0.5–2 (typical $1) / sq ftGreenPal: grass removal cost (2026-02-27); Lawn Love: grass removal cost (2025-12-27); HomeGuide: sod and grass removal cost (2025-10-31)
    Remove old concrete$2–6 (typical $4) / sq ftFixr: concrete removal cost (2025-01-31); Lawn Love: concrete removal cost (2025-12-27); Lawn Love: concrete patio cost (2026-10-05)

    Base, sand and joints

    ItemValueSources
    Base depth, patio / walkway4 in compactedICPI minimum for patios and walks on well-drained soil.ICPI Tech Spec 2: Construction of Interlocking Concrete Pavements (2020-02); ICPI Tech Spec 10: Application Guide (CMHA) (2022-03); Belgard Technical Resource Guide (2025-12)
    Base depth, driveway8 in compactedTypical recommendation; the ICPI minimum is 6 in, Unilock recommends 8–12 in.ICPI Tech Spec 10: Application Guide (CMHA) (2022-03); Unilock: base preparation do's and don'ts (2026); Belgard Technical Resource Guide (2025-12)
    Extra base on clay / freeze-thaw soil+2 inICPI: 2–4 in thicker in cold climates or on wet, weak soils.ICPI Tech Spec 2: Construction of Interlocking Concrete Pavements (2020-02)
    Bedding sand layer1 inICPI Tech Spec 2: Construction of Interlocking Concrete Pavements (2020-02); Belgard Technical Resource Guide (2025-12)
    Compaction allowance+20%Compacted volume is about 80–85% of loose.Toolgrit: aggregate compaction and ordering (2026-03-03); Smoky Mountain Stone & Gravel: tons vs cubic yards (2026-08-04)
    Gravel weight1.5 tons / yd³Loose crushed base; with compaction this gives about 1.8 t per compacted yd³ (Illinois DOT).Illinois DOT: material conversion factors (aggregate base 1.80 t/yd³) (2020-06-10); HomeGuide: sand delivery cost (2026-06-03)
    Sand weight1.35 tons / yd³HomeGuide: sand delivery cost (2026-06-03)
    Gravel price$20–45 (typical $30) / tonGravelGenie: gravel cost per ton (2026-09-25); CrushedStoneCalculator: crushed stone cost per ton (2026-05-07)
    Bedding sand price$25–50 (typical $35) / tonOne and Done Prep: cost of bulk sand (2026-07-24); HomeGuide: sand delivery cost (2026-06-03)
    Bulk delivery$50–150 (typical $100) per loadHomeGuide: sand delivery cost (2026-06-03); GravelGenie: gravel cost per ton (2026-09-25)
    Polymeric sand coverage, narrow joints70 sq ft per 50 lb bagJoints 1/8–3/8 in: 65–85 sq ft per bag (Gator).Alliance Gator Maxx G2 (coverage per 50 lb bag) (2025-06-02); Techniseal HP NextGel coverage (Green Builders Supply) (2026-10)
    Polymeric sand coverage, wide joints33 sq ft per 50 lb bagJoints 3/4–1 1/4 in: 22–42 sq ft per bag (Gator).Alliance Gator Maxx G2 (coverage per 50 lb bag) (2025-06-02); Techniseal HP NextGel coverage (Green Builders Supply) (2026-10)
    Polymeric sand price$30–80 (typical $50) per 50 lb bagPolymericSandStore price list (2026-10); Live Oak Supply: SEK PolySweep 50 lb (2026-10); Lawn Love: paver patio cost (2025-12-27)
    Edge restraint$1.5–4 (typical $2.5) / linear ftMutual Materials: Snap Edge restraint (2026-10); Sureloc Edging: landscape vs paver edging (2026-02-23); United Turf: paver edging cost (2026-07-26)
    Paver base, 0.5 cu ft bag$5–10 (typical $7.5) per bagHammond Hardware: Quikrete HardScapes paver base 0.5 cu ft (2026-10)
    Paver sand, 0.5 cu ft bag$4–8 (typical $6) per bagMax Warehouse: Quikrete paver sand 0.5 cu ft (2026-10)
    Plate compactor rental (DIY estimate includes one day)$60–130 (typical $95) per dayrentd: plate compactor rental cost (2026-07); CountBricks: plate compactor rental rates (Sunbelt, United Rentals, Home Depot) (2026-03-11)
    Flagstone waste allowance15%CalcMaterials recommends 10–20%, 15% for irregular random stone.CalcMaterials: flagstone calculator (2026)
    Flagstone coverage, 1 in thick130 sq ft per tonSuppliers quote 115–160 sq ft per ton.Valley City Supply: calculating natural landscape stone (2026); Wicki Stone: stone weights and coverages (2025-05); Acme Sand & Gravel: flagstone thickness and coverage (2015-08); CalcMaterials: flagstone calculator (2026); Earthstone Resources: material coverage (2026)
    Flagstone coverage, 2 in thick80 sq ft per tonSuppliers quote 60–90 sq ft per ton.Valley City Supply: calculating natural landscape stone (2026); Wicki Stone: stone weights and coverages (2025-05); Acme Sand & Gravel: flagstone thickness and coverage (2015-08); CalcMaterials: flagstone calculator (2026)
    Flagstone coverage, 1.5 in thick90 sq ft per tonSuppliers quote 75–125 sq ft per ton.Valley City Supply: calculating natural landscape stone (2026); Wicki Stone: stone weights and coverages (2025-05); Acme Sand & Gravel: flagstone thickness and coverage (2015-08); CalcMaterials: flagstone calculator (2026); Earthstone Resources: material coverage (2026)

    Laying pattern waste

    PatternWaste allowance
    Running / stack bond5% (+5% for curved edges)
    Basketweave7% (+5% for curved edges)
    Random / ashlar10% (+5% for curved edges)
    Herringbone (45°)15% (+5% for curved edges)

    Sources: Toolgrit: brick and paver estimating guide (2026-03-09); CalcSummit paver calculator (waste by pattern) (2026-05); WC Pavers: brick paver quantities (2026-09-16). No manufacturer publishes a figure for random/ashlar layouts; 10% is our estimate between basketweave and herringbone.

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