This isn't a cost. It's an investment.
The figures on this page are real and we don't hide them — that's how AE operates. But we want to be honest about how to read them. Your pavers & hardscape project isn't a line-item expense; it's an investment in your home's value, your family's daily experience, and a space you'll use for the next twenty to thirty years.
When you compare bids, compare what you're investing in — the spec, the crews, the warranty, the company that will still be standing in year ten — not just the price tag. The lowest bid is almost always the most expensive build over time.
How much does a paver driveway cost in Arizona?
Paver driveways cost more than patios for one reason: base depth. Here's what an honest driveway quote actually includes.
Educational estimate, not a quote. Ranges shown are Arizona-market planning estimates. Final pricing depends on site access, size, materials, engineering, drainage, utilities, permits, equipment access, existing conditions, and final scope. Binding pricing is only valid in a written proposal signed by an AE representative.
By driveway size
- Two-car driveway (~600–700 sq ft): $10,800 – $22,400
- Two-car with walkway to porch (~800 sq ft): $14,400 – $25,600
- Three-car (~1,100 sq ft): $19,800 – $35,200
- RV pad + driveway (~1,400 sq ft): $25,200 – $44,800
Base spec (never optional on a driveway)
- 4–6 inches of compacted ABC (aggregate base course)
- Additional depth where build-up or heavier vehicles call for it
- Woven geotextile fabric on clay or caliche lots
- 1" screeded sand bed
- Polymeric joint sand, swept and activated
- Edge restraint on all open sides
What drives cost up
- Removing existing concrete driveway: $4–$8/sq ft demo and haul.
- Custom borders / soldier courses: +$2–$6 / sq ft.
- Drainage engineering (French drains, area drains): $1,500–$6,000 add.
- City driveway apron permit: varies by jurisdiction; AE pulls where required.
Common questions.
Plan before you sign anything.
Get real driveway pricing
Send driveway dimensions and material preference — we'll send an installed number with base depth spelled out.
Start My Project PlanWhy this is an investment, not a cost.
An AE backyard is engineered to add daily livability and long-term home value. We publish honest ranges and build to code with a licensed and bonded Arizona crew. AE provides project-specific workmanship and manufacturer-warranty information in the signed agreement. Website summaries are for planning only.
- Licensed, bonded & insured in Arizona. ROC 340966 (R-62) · ROC 341002 (R-3) · ROC 347738 (KA-5) · ROC 211530 (CR-21). Most Arizona contracting work valued at $1,000 or more — or requiring a permit — must be performed by a properly licensed contractor, subject to statutory exemptions. Verify the legal entity, license status, and classification with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
- Real ranges, itemized scope. You see materials, finishes, equipment models, and a line-item budget before you sign — not a one-line "pool — $90,000."