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.
Pavers in Phoenix: real costs, materials, and how they're installed
Pavers are the default hardscape in Phoenix because they survive 115°F summers, monsoon washouts, and slab movement. Here's what they actually cost and how they should be installed.
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.
Typical Phoenix paver ranges (installed, turnkey)
- Patio or walkway (300–800 sf): $14–$22/sf
- Driveway (600–1,200 sf): $18–$28/sf
- Pool deck (500–1,500 sf, coping included): $20–$32/sf
- Travertine (imported, larger format): $22–$34/sf
- Full-yard hardscape (2,000+ sf): $16–$26/sf blended
AE canonical install spec (why it lasts)
- Patios & walkways: 2–3" of compacted ABC (aggregate base course).
- Driveways / high-traffic: 4–6" of compacted ABC; more with build-up.
- 1" screeded concrete sand bed — always.
- Polymeric joint sand between every unit — never sweep-in play sand.
- Steel or concrete edge restraint on every open edge.
- Quarter-minus is never used under pavers (turf base only).
Material choices in Phoenix
- Belgard, Pavestone, and Techo-Bloc concrete pavers — best value.
- Travertine — cooler underfoot, premium pool deck feel.
- Porcelain pavers — modern look, great for shaded patios.
- Permeable pavers — required by some HOAs and municipalities.
Common questions.
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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."