What goes under a paver patio?

From bottom to top: compacted subsoil, geotextile fabric, 4 to 6 inches of compacted crushed stone base, 1 inch of uncompacted coarse bedding sand, pavers, and polymeric sand swept into the joints.

Guided Multi-Calculator Workflow

Backyard Paver Patio Material & Cost Estimator

Calculate complete patio hardscape materials. Enter patio dimensions once to compute pavers, excavator base gravel tons, screed sand, polymeric joint sand, and snap-edging.

Step 1: Enter Project Dimensions

Shared across all tools

Length (ft)

Width (ft)

Step 2: Select Material Finish Grade

Calculators Flowing Into This Project:

✓ Pavers CalculatorCascaded

✓ Gravel Base CalculatorCascaded

✓ Bedding Sand CalculatorCascaded

✓ Edge Restraints CalculatorCascaded

Consolidated Bill of Materials

Estimated Total Material Cost (STANDARD)

$1,405 – $2,973

Covers 252 sq ft (23.4 m²) project footprint

Surface

Interlocking Concrete Pavers (12x12)

252 sq ft with 10% waste

278 pavers$882 – $2142

Sub-Base

Crushed Stone Road Base (4" depth)

3.11 cu yds compacted

4.4 tons$185 – $286

Bedding

Coarse Bedding Sand (1" depth)

Level screeded bed

1.1 tons$50 – $77

Joints & Edging

Polymeric Joint Sand

Locks joints and prevents weeds

4 50lb bags$128 – $180

Perimeter

Snap-Edge Restraints & Spikes

Heavy-duty plastic edging with 10" spikes

64 linear ft$160 – $288

Material estimates only — does not include demolition, permits, contractor labor, or specialty tools. Local building code and freight delivery charges vary.

Backyard Patio Remodel FAQs

A DIY paver patio averages $1,500 to $3,500 in materials (approx $6 to $14 per sq ft). Professional installation ranges from $4,500 to $9,000+ ($18 to $35/sq ft).