600 sq ft driveway
$6,900–$8,400
Standard concrete pavers, replacing old concrete. Installation is $5,400–$6,600 plus $1,500–$1,800 for tear-out.
Side note: about $9–$11 per sq ft installed, plus $2.50–$3 per sq ft removal.
Pricing
What Does Paver Work Actually Cost? Here's the Truth.
Most paver companies won't tell you what something costs until they're standing in your driveway. I get why — every job is different and pricing is complicated. But not knowing makes homeowners nervous and makes it impossible to tell a fair quote from a bad one. So here's how we think about pricing, what goes into our numbers, and what you should watch out for.
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Typical project totals from John's price sheet. Size, material, removal and access determine your exact quote. Travertine is priced the same as natural stone.
Typical totals by project and material
| Project size | Material | Typical installed total | Side note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driveway · 550–900 sq ft | Standard concrete pavers | $5,000–$10,000 | about $9–$11 per sq ft |
| Driveway · 550–900 sq ft | Tumbled pavers | $5,500–$10,800 | about $10–$12 per sq ft |
| Patio · 300–600 sq ft | Standard Pavers | $2,500–$6,600 | about $8.50–$11 per sq ft |
| Patio · 300–600 sq ft | Tumbled Pavers | $3,000–$7,200 | about $10–$12 per sq ft; total calculated from area × rate |
| Patio · 300–600 sq ft | Large Format Pavers | $3,300–$7,800 | about $11–$13 per sq ft |
| Patio · 300–600 sq ft | Artistic Pavers | $4,200–$9,600 | about $14–$16 per sq ft |
| Patio · 300–600 sq ft | Natural Stone | $4,500–$10,800 | about $15–$18 per sq ft |
| Patio · 300–600 sq ft | Porcelain Pavers | $5,700–$13,200 | about $19–$22 per sq ft |
| Patio · 300–600 sq ft | Travertine | $4,500–$10,800 | about $15–$18 per sq ft |
| Walkway · 100–250 sq ft | Concrete pavers | $850–$2,750 | about $8.50–$11 per sq ft |
| Walkway · 100–250 sq ft | Natural stone or travertine | $1,500–$4,500 | about $15–$18 per sq ft |
| Walkway · 100–250 sq ft | Porcelain | $1,900–$5,500 | about $19–$22 per sq ft |
| Pool deck · 600–1,000 sq ft + coping | Concrete pavers | $7,000–$13,400 | includes about 90–95 linear ft of coping |
| Pool deck · 600–1,000 sq ft + coping | Natural stone or travertine | $11,000–$21,000 | includes about 90–95 linear ft of coping |
| Pool deck · 600–1,000 sq ft + coping | Porcelain | $15,700–$27,000 | includes about 90–95 linear ft of coping |
Add-ons and minimum job
| Add-on | Typical added total | Side note |
|---|---|---|
| Remove old concrete driveway | $1,400–$2,700 | 550–900 sq ft; about $2.50–$3 per sq ft |
| Contrasting-color driveway border | $300–$450 | about +$0.50 per sq ft |
| Different driveway border paver | $550–$900 | about +$1 per sq ft |
| Hard-to-reach backyard | $150–$300 | 300–600 sq ft patio; about +$0.50 per sq ft |
| Minimum job | $800 | Applies to small patio and walkway jobs |
Herringbone, basketweave, running bond and random patterns all cost the same. A different border material or color is an add-on, not a pattern surcharge.
Pool coping
Coping is measured per linear foot, not per square foot. A typical pool has about 90–95 linear feet. The pool-deck totals above already include typical coping; do not add it twice.
| Coping material | Straight-edged pool · per linear ft | Freeform pool · per linear ft |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete paver | $21–$22 | $24–$25 |
| Natural stone · square edge | $22–$24 | $25–$27 |
| Artistic | $26–$28 | $29–$31 |
| Natural stone · rounded (bullnose) | $27–$29 | $30–$32 |
| Porcelain | $48–$50 | $51–$53 |
Three real-world examples
400 sq ft patio
$3,400–$4,400
Concrete pavers, or $7,600–$8,800 in porcelain, before difficult access or other extras.
Side note: about $8.50–$11 per sq ft concrete; $19–$22 per sq ft porcelain.
800 sq ft pool deck
$8,700–$10,800
Concrete pavers with 92 ft of coping. Natural stone on a freeform pool is about $14,800–$17,300, depending on the coping edge.
Coping included. Figures are rounded planning totals, not a fixed quote.
The base matters as much as the surface. John's driveway standard is 4 inches of compacted ABC (aggregate base course), wet down and compacted in lifts.
Pricing by Service
Paver Driveways
Most paver driveways we install cost between $5,000 and $10,000. That's a typical two-car driveway of about 550 to 900 square feet in standard concrete pavers, including the base, the pavers and the labor. Tumbled pavers, removing an old concrete driveway and custom borders add to that, and we give you the exact number after we measure.
$5,000 – $10,800
Typical two-car paver driveway of about 550 to 900 square feet, installed, from John Traynor's current pricing (about $9 to $12 per square foot). Removing an old concrete driveway adds about $1,400 to $2,700. Patterns cost the same.
Why such a wide range? Here's what drives the price:
Size
Size is the biggest factor. A smaller 550 square foot driveway in standard pavers runs about $5,000. A larger 900 square foot driveway runs closer to $10,000. Behind the scenes that's about $9 to $11 per square foot, and the per-foot price drops on bigger driveways.
Paver type
Tumbled pavers, which have softened edges for an aged look, add about $500 to $900 to the same driveway compared with standard pavers.
Removing old concrete
If there's an existing concrete driveway, breaking it out and hauling it away adds about $1,400 to $2,700 for a typical driveway.
Borders
A border in a contrasting color adds about $300 to $450. A different border paver adds about $550 to $900. The pattern of the field itself, whether herringbone, basketweave, running bond or random, doesn't change the price.
Site conditions
Slope, caliche, drainage and how the driveway meets the street all show up when we measure. They're why we don't quote a driveway without seeing it.
Tier Options
Standard
Concrete Paver Driveway
$5,000 – $10,000
- Typical 550–900 sq ft two-car driveway
- About $9–$11 per sq ft installed
- Herringbone, basketweave, running bond or random: same price
- 4 inches of compacted ABC base
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Tumbled
Tumbled Paver Driveway
$5,500 – $10,800
- Same size driveway
- About $10–$12 per sq ft installed
- Softened, aged edges
- 4 inches of compacted ABC base
Add-ons
Tear-Out and Borders
$300 – $2,700
- Removing old concrete: about $1,400–$2,700
- Contrasting-color border: about $300–$450
- Different border paver: about $550–$900
Not sure which tier is right for you? The estimator can help.
What's Always Included
- On-site measurement and a written quote
- Excavation and grading
- 4 inches of compacted ABC base, wet down and compacted in lifts
- Screeded bedding sand
- Pavers laid in your chosen pattern
- Edge restraint
- Joint sand and final compaction
- Cleanup
Common Extras (Not Included)
- Removing an old concrete driveway: about $1,400–$2,700
- Contrasting-color border: about $300–$450
- Different border paver: about $550–$900
Paver Patios
Most concrete paver patios we install cost between $2,500 and $6,600 for a typical patio of about 300 to 600 square feet, including the base, the pavers and the labor. Large format, artistic pavers, natural stone, travertine and porcelain cost more, and the table below shows what the same size patio runs in each.
$2,500 – $13,200
Typical patio of about 300 to 600 square feet, installed. Most concrete paver patios run $2,500 to $6,600. Natural stone, travertine and porcelain are at the top of the range. $800 minimum job.
Why such a wide range? Here's what drives the price:
Material
For the same 300 to 600 square foot patio: concrete pavers run about $2,500 to $6,600, large format $3,300 to $7,800, artistic $4,200 to $9,600, natural stone or travertine $4,500 to $10,800, and porcelain $5,700 to $13,200.
Size
Bigger patios cost more in total but less per square foot, because setup and equipment are spread over more area. Small jobs have an $800 minimum.
Access
If the backyard is tight or hard to reach and everything has to be wheeled in, expect about $150 to $300 more on a typical patio.
Removing old concrete
Breaking out and hauling away an old concrete patio adds about $750 to $1,800 for a typical patio.
Site conditions
Grade, drainage and caliche show up when we measure. They're why we quote after we see the yard.
Tier Options
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Concrete Pavers
Concrete Paver Patio
$2,500 – $6,600
- Typical 300–600 sq ft patio
- About $8.50–$11 per sq ft installed
- Most color and pattern choices
Large Format
Large-Format Patio
$3,300 – $7,800
- Same size patio
- About $11–$13 per sq ft installed
- Bigger slabs, fewer joints
Artistic
Artistic Paver Patio
$4,200 – $9,600
- Same size patio
- About $14–$16 per sq ft installed
- Textured, stone-look finishes
Natural Stone / Travertine
Natural Stone Patio
$4,500 – $10,800
- Same size patio
- About $15–$18 per sq ft installed
- Travertine priced the same as natural stone
Porcelain
Porcelain Patio
$5,700 – $13,200
- Same size patio
- About $19–$22 per sq ft installed
- Dense, stain-resistant, modern
Not sure which tier is right for you? The estimator can help.
What's Always Included
- On-site measurement and a written quote
- Excavation and grading
- Compacted ABC base
- Screeded bedding sand
- Pavers laid in your chosen pattern
- Edge restraint
- Joint sand and final compaction
- Cleanup
Common Extras (Not Included)
- Removing an old concrete patio: about $750–$1,800
- Hard-to-reach backyard: about $150–$300
- $800 minimum job
Paver Pool Decks
Most paver pool decks we install cost between $7,000 and $13,400 in concrete pavers. That's a typical deck of about 600 to 1,000 square feet plus the coping around the pool, which averages 90 to 95 linear feet. Natural stone, travertine and porcelain decks cost more.
$7,000 – $27,000
Typical pool deck of about 600 to 1,000 square feet plus 90 to 95 feet of coping, installed. Concrete pavers run about $7,000 to $13,400; natural stone or travertine about $11,000 to $21,000; porcelain about $15,700 to $27,000.
Why such a wide range? Here's what drives the price:
Deck material
For a typical deck with matching coping: concrete pavers run about $7,000 to $13,400, natural stone or travertine about $11,000 to $21,000, and porcelain about $15,700 to $27,000.
Coping
Coping is the edge that caps the pool wall, and it's priced by the linear foot. On an average 90 to 95 foot pool, concrete paver coping runs about $1,900 to $2,400, natural stone about $2,000 to $3,000, and porcelain about $4,300 to $5,000.
Pool shape
Freeform pools cost about $270 to $285 more in coping than straight-edged pools, because every piece is cut to the curve.
Access
Tight or hard-to-reach backyards add about $300 to $500 on a typical deck.
Removing old decking
Breaking out and hauling away old concrete decking adds about $1,500 to $3,000.
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Concrete Pavers
Concrete Paver Pool Deck
$7,000 – $13,400
- Typical 600–1,000 sq ft deck plus 90–95 ft of coping
- Deck about $8.50–$11 per sq ft
- Concrete paver coping about $21–$25 per linear ft
Natural Stone / Travertine
Natural Stone Pool Deck
$11,000 – $21,000
- Same size deck and coping
- Deck about $15–$18 per sq ft
- Square-edge or rounded (bullnose) stone coping about $22–$32 per linear ft
Porcelain
Porcelain Pool Deck
$15,700 – $27,000
- Same size deck and coping
- Deck about $19–$22 per sq ft
- Porcelain coping about $48–$53 per linear ft
Not sure which tier is right for you? The estimator can help.
What's Always Included
- On-site measurement and a written quote
- Excavation and grading
- Compacted ABC base
- Screeded bedding sand
- Deck pavers laid in your chosen pattern
- Edge restraint
- Joint sand and final compaction
- Cleanup
Common Extras (Not Included)
- Pool coping: about $1,900–$5,000 depending on material and pool shape
- Removing old concrete decking: about $1,500–$3,000
- Hard-to-reach backyard: about $300–$500
Paver Walkways
Most concrete paver walkways cost between $850 and $2,750 for a typical walkway of about 100 to 250 square feet, installed. Walkways use the same materials and pricing as patios, and the minimum job is $800.
$850 – $5,500
Typical walkway of about 100 to 250 square feet, installed. Most concrete paver walkways run $850 to $2,750. $800 minimum job.
Why such a wide range? Here's what drives the price:
Material
For a typical 100 to 250 square foot walkway: concrete pavers run about $850 to $2,750, natural stone or travertine about $1,500 to $4,500, and porcelain about $1,900 to $5,500.
Size and shape
Walkways are long and narrow, so curves and steps mean more cuts. Very small walkways hit the $800 minimum.
Access
Side yards and tight access add a little, about $50 to $125 on a typical walkway.
Removing old concrete
Breaking out and hauling away an old concrete walk adds about $250 to $750.
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Concrete Pavers
Concrete Paver Walkway
$850 – $2,750
- Typical 100–250 sq ft walkway
- About $8.50–$11 per sq ft installed
- $800 minimum job
Natural Stone / Travertine
Natural Stone Walkway
$1,500 – $4,500
- Same size walkway
- About $15–$18 per sq ft installed
Porcelain
Porcelain Walkway
$1,900 – $5,500
- Same size walkway
- About $19–$22 per sq ft installed
Not sure which tier is right for you? The estimator can help.
What's Always Included
- On-site measurement and a written quote
- Excavation and grading
- Compacted ABC base
- Screeded bedding sand
- Pavers laid in your chosen pattern
- Edge restraint
- Joint sand and final compaction
- Cleanup
Common Extras (Not Included)
- Removing an old concrete walk: about $250–$750
- Hard-to-reach side yard: about $50–$125
- $800 minimum job
Travertine Installation
Travertine is priced the same as natural stone. A typical travertine patio of about 300 to 600 square feet runs $4,500 to $10,800 installed, and a travertine pool deck with travertine coping runs about $11,000 to $21,000.
$4,500 – $21,000
Travertine is priced the same as natural stone. A typical 300 to 600 square foot travertine patio runs about $4,500 to $10,800; a travertine pool deck with travertine coping runs about $11,000 to $21,000.
Why such a wide range? Here's what drives the price:
Size
A 300 square foot travertine patio runs about $4,500. A 600 square foot patio runs closer to $10,800. That's about $15 to $18 per square foot installed, and the per-foot price drops on bigger jobs.
Pool coping
Travertine coping is priced by the linear foot. On an average 90 to 95 foot pool it runs about $2,000 to $2,500 for square-edge coping and about $2,400 to $3,000 for rounded (bullnose) coping.
Pool shape
Freeform pools cost about $270 to $285 more in coping than straight-edged pools.
Access
Tight or hard-to-reach backyards add about $0.50 per square foot.
Removing old concrete
Breaking out and hauling away old concrete adds about $2.50 to $3 per square foot, or about $750 to $1,800 on a typical patio.
Tier Options
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Patio
Travertine Patio
$4,500 – $10,800
- Typical 300–600 sq ft patio
- Side note: about $15–$18 per sq ft installed
- Priced the same as natural stone
Walkway
Travertine Walkway
$1,500 – $4,500
- Typical 100–250 sq ft walkway
- Side note: about $15–$18 per sq ft installed
- $800 minimum job
Pool Deck
Travertine Pool Deck with Coping
$11,000 – $21,000
- Typical 600–1,000 sq ft deck plus coping
- Includes about 90–95 linear ft of coping
- Same installed pricing as natural stone
Not sure which tier is right for you? The estimator can help.
What's Always Included
- On-site measurement and a written quote
- Excavation and grading
- Compacted ABC base
- Screeded bedding sand
- Travertine laid in your chosen pattern
- Edge restraint
- Joint sand and final compaction
- Cleanup
Common Extras (Not Included)
- Travertine pool coping: about $2,000–$3,000
- Removing old concrete: about $750–$1,800 on a typical patio
- Hard-to-reach backyard: about $150–$300
Questions Homeowners Ask About Paver Pricing
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