Paver Patio From Dirt to Done
This is the whole project as estimators actually run it — each step feeds the next, and the right tool is embedded exactly where you need it.
Step 1: Layout & excavate
Dig 7 inches: 6 base + 1 sand, sloped 1 in per 8 ft away from house. excavation calculator.
Step 2: Base stone
Crusher run, two compacted lifts to 6 inches. run the numbers with our paver base tool.
Step 3: Bedding sand
Exactly 1 inch of coarse concrete sand, screeded flat. sand calculator.
Step 4: Count pavers
144 ÷ (L×W inches) per sq ft, +10% cuts; pattern affects waste. paver calculator.
Step 5: Edge & finish
Restraint edging, polymeric sand sweep, compact and mist. cost per square foot estimate tool.
Done? Compare approaches on the materials comparison pages, check your state's pricing, or dive into the engineer's field guide.
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