What Do Pavers Cost?
Pavers cost $10 to $25 per square foot installed, averaging $16 per square foot for a standard concrete paver patio or walkway. The material type is the primary cost variable.
Concrete Pavers: $10 to $15 Per Sq Ft
Manufactured concrete pavers are the most widely available and most affordable paver type. They are available in dozens of shapes (rectangular, square, tumbled, cobble, and custom), colors, and finishes. Standard 4×8-inch concrete pavers: $0.50 to $1.50 per paver in material. Installed cost (including base, bedding sand, and edge restraints): $10 to $15 per square foot. A 400-square-foot patio in concrete pavers: $4,000 to $6,000 installed. Major brands (Belgard, Unilock, Techo-Bloc, EP Henry) offer consistent quality and manufacturer warranties. Service life: 30 to 50+ years. (For more on this, see How Much Do Pavers Cost Installed?.)
Brick Pavers: $12 to $20 Per Sq Ft
Genuine clay brick pavers (kiln-fired clay): $1.50 to $4.00 per brick in material. Installed: $12 to $20 per square foot. Brick pavers provide a classic, timeless look that concrete pavers approximate but cannot fully replicate — the variation in color and the distinctive texture of fired clay. Brick is durable (50 to 100+ year service life) and maintains its appearance without fading (the color is through the entire brick, not a surface coating). The limitation: brick pavers are heavier, more brittle, and more susceptible to freeze-thaw spalling than concrete pavers in cold climates with salt exposure. (For more on this, see Where Can You Use Pavers? Patios, Walkways, Driveways, and More.)
Natural Stone Pavers: $18 to $25 Per Sq Ft
Bluestone, granite, limestone, sandstone, and slate cut to paver dimensions: $8 to $16 per paver in material. Installed: $18 to $25 per square foot. Natural stone pavers provide the premium aesthetic of each stone’s unique color and texture. Granite: most durable and frost-resistant natural stone paver. Bluestone: formal appearance, excellent in cold climates. Limestone: warm appearance but requires sealing in freeze-thaw climates. Sandstone: porous, requires sealing, not ideal for cold climates. Service life: 50 to 100+ years for granite and bluestone.
Paver Cost at a Glance
| Cost Factor | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete pavers installed | $10 to $15 per sq ft | |
| Brick pavers installed | $12 to $20 per sq ft | |
| Natural stone pavers installed | $18 to $25 per sq ft | |
| Overall range | $10 to $25 per sq ft | installed, averaging $16 per sq ft Installed cost includes base, bedding sand, edge restraints, pavers, and polymeric joint sand. |
Cost figures on this page were checked against published pricing on August 28, 2026. How we source cost data.
Planning Your Project Budget
The cost ranges in this article are based on industry data and are intended as planning benchmarks, not fixed prices. The actual cost for your project depends on your specific home, your local labor market, the current price of materials, and the scope the contractor confirms after a site inspection.
Always get at least two written quotes on equivalent defined scope before committing to any home services project. Wide price variation between quotes usually reflects differences in material quality, scope completeness (what is included and what is not), or contractor overhead and experience level rather than simple price competition.
Use the cost data in this article to ask better questions during the quoting process: What material is included? What does that per-square-foot or per-linear-foot rate include and exclude? Are permits, cleanup, and disposal included? What is the warranty on labor? These questions turn a quote into a comparable basis for decision-making.
Working With a Contractor on This Project
Getting the right outcome on any home services project starts before the work begins. A few consistent practices make the difference between a smooth project and a frustrating one.
Get at least two or three quotes. A single quote gives you no basis for comparison. Two or three quotes reveal the market rate for the work, expose scope differences between bidders, and let you assess contractor communication quality before any commitment is made. The lowest bid is not automatically the best value if the scope is thin or the materials are underspecified.
Ask for licenses and insurance before work starts. Verify current general liability insurance and, for any work involving workers on your property, workers compensation coverage. Licensing requirements vary by state and trade; confirm the specific requirements in your jurisdiction. A licensed contractor who carries appropriate insurance protects both parties if something goes wrong during the project.
Get the scope in writing. A written proposal that specifies materials, labor scope, timeline, what is included (permits, cleanup, disposal), and warranty terms is the foundation of a professional engagement. Verbal agreements on any of these points invite misunderstanding. For any project over $500, written scope is non-negotiable.
Clarify the payment schedule upfront. A reasonable payment schedule ties major payments to project milestones: a deposit at signing, a payment at material delivery or project start, and a final payment at completion after a walkthrough confirms satisfaction. A contractor who requires full payment upfront before work begins is a red flag in any trade.