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 Phoenix travertine paver install 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 cool underfoot, quarried stone.
Travertine paver installation across the Phoenix metro — pool decks, backyard patios, front-entry courtyards, walkways. Ivory, Silver, Walnut, and Antique blends. Cooler underfoot than concrete pavers. Installed on the same canonical AE base spec: 2–3 inches compacted ABC, 1 inch screeded sand, polymeric joint sand — every job.
Where travertine wins in Phoenix
- Pool decks — cool underfoot, low glare, doesn't hold heat.
- Barefoot patios and outdoor living rooms.
- Front-entry courtyards where you want quarried-stone character.
- Walkways connecting pool, kitchen, and lawn zones.
Colors and patterns we install
- Ivory — dominant warm cream, most-installed color in Phoenix.
- Silver — cool grey, pairs with modern architecture.
- Walnut — deep warm brown, dramatic with lush landscape.
- Antique — blended pallets for a European, aged look.
- Tumbled French pattern (4-piece), 6x12 and 12x24 running bond, ashlar, picture-frame borders.
The AE travertine install spec
- 2–3 inches compacted ABC on patios and pool decks (never quarter minus).
- Geotextile fabric on clay or caliche lots.
- 1 inch screeded bedding sand.
- Real travertine — tumbled and chamfered, pulled from Turkish quarries.
- Spiked edge restraint at every free edge.
- Polymeric joint sand, swept and water-activated.
- Optional penetrating sealer, line-item priced.
- 2-year AE workmanship warranty in writing.
Phoenix travertine pricing
- Standard travertine (tumbled French pattern, Ivory): $18–$24 / sq ft installed.
- Premium colors (Silver, Walnut, Antique): $22–$28 / sq ft installed.
- Pool deck installs with cool-fired travertine: $22–$30 / sq ft installed.
- Penetrating sealer: line-item add-on, priced by square foot.
- See our full paver cost guide (linked below) for exact ranges by patio size.
Why homeowners choose AE for travertine
- President David Bell is current President of the Southwest Hardscapes Association.
- Samples pulled to your property before you commit to a color.
- Base spec published in every proposal — no surprises.
- In-house crews handle both base and stone install.
- 2-year workmanship warranty in writing.
Common questions.
Get your Phoenix travertine install quoted.
Free measure, samples pulled to your property, written proposal in 5 business days.
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."
Related travertine reading
More travertine questions?
Cool-fired options, sealing, pattern selection, and pool-deck spec — all in the Pavers & Hardscapes section of the Homeowner FAQ.