Patio area and paver size in — paver count, base yards, and installed cost out. Then send it straight into a quote.
Ballpark, not gospel. This estimates pavers, base, and labor from the numbers you punch in — verify paver dimensions with your supplier before ordering.
Straight answers, no fluff. Then run your own numbers above.
Divide your square footage by the square footage of one paver, then add 7% for cuts. A 400 sq ft patio with 4×8 pavers (0.222 sq ft each) needs about 1,930 pavers. The calculator above does it for common paver sizes.
Installed paver patios run $10–$25 per sq ft in 2026 — $4,000–$10,000 for a 400 sq ft patio. Materials are $3–$8/sq ft; labor $6–$14. Driveways cost more due to deeper base requirements.
4–6 inches of compacted gravel for patios and walkways, 8–12 inches for driveways, plus 1 inch of bedding sand. Skimping on base is the #1 cause of callbacks — quote the full depth.
Yes — without them pavers migrate and the patio spreads. Budget about $2–$3 per linear foot of perimeter for plastic or aluminum edging, staked every foot.
Got your numbers? Turn this estimate into a professional paver quote and send it before you leave the job site.