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.
Travertine pavers in Phoenix: cost, colors, and where they belong
Travertine is the go-to Phoenix pool-deck material for a reason — it stays noticeably cooler underfoot than concrete pavers and reads premium. Here's what it actually costs and where it belongs.
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.
Phoenix travertine pricing (installed)
- Standard tumbled travertine patio: $22–$28/sf
- Pool deck with bullnose coping: $26–$34/sf
- French pattern (mixed sizes): $28–$36/sf
- Add sealing (year 1): $1.50–$3.00/sf
Where travertine wins in AZ
- Pool decks — cooler underfoot than concrete or dark pavers.
- Shaded patios — the color depth reads better without full sun bleaching.
- High-end projects — the material signals investment.
Where concrete pavers are the better call
- High-traffic driveways — concrete pavers are harder and more chip-resistant.
- Tight budgets — concrete pavers at $14–$22/sf hit most patio needs.
- Modern-look projects — porcelain pavers or large-format concrete read cleaner.
Install spec (same base as any AE paver job)
- 2–3" compacted ABC for patios; 4–6" for drives.
- 1" screeded sand bed.
- Polymeric joint sand.
- Edge restraint on every open edge.
Common questions.
Plan before you sign anything.
Get a travertine quote
Send a photo and rough square footage — we'll spec pattern, color, and installed pricing.
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."