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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Common questions.
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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."