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The figures on this page are real and we don't hide them — that's how AE operates. Treat them as planning ranges, not a site-specific quote. Your actual scope and price depend on design, site conditions, materials, and the work each written proposal includes.

When you compare proposals, compare what each includes — the scope, the materials, the exclusions, the warranty terms, and how changes are handled — not just the price tag. A lower total can reflect different scope, so ask each builder to clarify the differences.

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Answers · Pavers & Hardscape

What does a paver patio cost in Phoenix?

Real installed pricing across the Phoenix metro, broken down by material and typical project size, with the base spec every honest quote should include.

The honest version: $14–$28 per square foot installed is the real range in Phoenix for a properly built paver patio. Under $10/sq ft means quarter-minus base (which fails), skipped edge restraint, or non-polymeric joint sand — all shortcuts that cost you the patio in 2–4 years.

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.

Budget to the high end. Use the top of every range on this page as your working number. The low end assumes easy access, sound existing conditions, and standard selections — real Arizona projects often carry demolition, drainage or grading work, upgraded materials, or conditions found once work starts. A planning range covers the listed scope only: separately priced site work, owner-direct costs, a reserve you hold for unexpected conditions, and expected upkeep all belong in the all-in household decision. Ranges are planning guidance, not a quote; the signed scope controls.
  • AZ ROC 211530 · 347738 · 341002 · 340966
  • Arizona-built since 2005
  • President, Southwest Hardscapes Association
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Per square foot (installed)

  • Concrete pavers (Belgard, Pavestone, Techo-Bloc, Acker-Stone): $14–$20 / sq ft
  • Travertine (tumbled French pattern, Silver / Ivory / Walnut): $18–$26 / sq ft
  • Porcelain pavers (large-format, modern): $22–$28 / sq ft
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By typical patio size

  • Small patio (200 sq ft): $2,800 – $5,600
  • Mid patio (400 sq ft): $5,600 – $11,200
  • Large patio (800 sq ft): $11,200 – $22,400
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The base spec (never optional)

  • 2–3" compacted ABC (aggregate base course) on patios and walkways
  • Additional depth where build-up or higher-traffic use calls for it
  • 1" screeded sand bed
  • Polymeric joint sand, swept and activated with water
  • Edge restraint (spiked PVC or aluminum) on every open edge
  • Quarter minus is never used under pavers — it's for turf base only
FAQ

Common questions.

The main /paver-patio-cost-arizona guide is our full Arizona-wide breakdown. This page focuses on Phoenix-metro pricing specifically. Both use the same base spec and the same 2026 pricing.

Patio permits vary by city — some Valley jurisdictions require them, others don't. We pull whatever the jurisdiction requires. Arizona's small-work exemption (A.R.S. §32-1121) only covers work of $1,000 or less in total, labor and materials included, and it doesn't apply at all when the project requires a local building permit — so verify the current license and permit requirements for your exact project before work starts.

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Why 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."
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