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. 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.
Paver Patio Cost in Arizona — 2026.
Real ranges from a Peoria-based design-build team that pulls permits in our license and installs across the entire Phoenix metro. Published pricing, no 'call for quote' games.
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.
- AZ ROC 211530 · 347738 · 341002 · 340966
- Arizona-built since 2005
- President, Southwest Hardscapes Association
By the square foot (installed)
- Concrete pavers (Belgard, Pavestone, Techo-Bloc): $14–$20 / sq ft.
- Travertine pavers (tumbled French pattern, Silver, Ivory, Walnut): $18–$26 / sq ft.
- Porcelain pavers (large-format, modern look): $22–$28 / sq ft.
- Driveway-rated pavers (any of the above with 4–6" base): $18–$32 / sq ft.
- Pool deck pavers (cool-fired travertine or porcelain): $20–$30 / sq ft.
By typical project size
- Small patio (200 sq ft): $2,800 – $5,600
- Mid-size patio (400 sq ft): $5,600 – $11,200
- Large patio (800 sq ft): $11,200 – $22,400
- Two-car driveway (~700 sq ft): $12,600 – $22,400
- Three-car driveway (~1,100 sq ft): $19,800 – $35,200
Want a number for your own property?
Tell us the space and we'll come back with a real range for your site — no pressure, no "call for pricing."
What's in the AE price (and isn't optional)
- Excavation to base depth (2–3" on patios and walkways, 4–6" on driveways, additional depth where build-up or higher-traffic use calls for it).
- Geotextile fabric on clay or caliche-heavy lots.
- Compacted ABC base — never quarter minus under pavers — lifts compacted at proper moisture.
- Bedding sand (1" screeded), pavers laid to pattern, cut to fit.
- Edge restraint (spiked PVC or aluminum) — the line item to confirm on every quote.
- Polymeric sand joints, swept and activated.
- Full demo and haul-off of existing concrete or hardscape.
- Drainage planning and grading away from the house.
- Permits where required (driveway permits are common; patio permits vary by city).
- 2-year AE workmanship warranty + manufacturer material warranties (reviewed in writing during proposal).
What drives cost up
- Removing existing concrete: $4–$8 / sq ft demo and haul.
- Custom borders, soldier courses, inlays: +$2–$6 / sq ft.
- Narrow side-gate access (wheelbarrow-only): +10–20% labor.
- Engineered drainage (French drains, area drains tied to dry well): $1,500–$6,000 add.
- Tree root removal or stump grinding: $300–$1,200 each.
- Heat-sensitive timing (July/August installs run longer, occasionally more).
What drives cost down
- Open backyard access for skid-steer.
- Standard rectangular layouts without custom inlays.
- Concrete pavers vs. natural stone (10–30% less material cost).
- Bundling patio + walkway + small driveway in one project (one mobilization).
How AE quotes
Share your project request with AE. An AE team member reviews it during normal business operations and follows up with the next step. After a site review, a written proposal confirms the project scope, pricing, timeline, payment schedule, and applicable written warranty terms. Your signed proposal and agreement control those details.
Common questions.
Plan before you sign anything.
Ready to plan your paver project?
Tell us how you intend to use the space, the approximate area, what surface is there now, and how the site can be accessed. An AE team member reviews your request during normal business operations and follows up with the next step. Final scope and pricing are confirmed in a written proposal after site review.
Plan My Paver ProjectWhy 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."
Plan your investment with a designer.
Five minutes, a real range, and no sales pressure. Or vet any Arizona contractor (us included) before you spend a dollar.
How much do pavers cost? Full breakdown.
Real 2026 Phoenix-metro numbers by scope — patios, walkways, driveways, pool decks — and what actually moves the price up or down.
More paver questions before you sign?
ABC base depth, polymeric joint sand, sealing, why some patios fail in year three — all in the Pavers & Hardscapes section of the Homeowner FAQ.
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