The limited access to a backyard can take longer to move materials than the same project in the front yard. Where the block cannot be delivered directly to the back yard, the demand for labor to wheel-barrow it into the backyard can drive up your cost estimate bottom line. Because every landscape is unique, it's more difficult to apply hard and fast figures for both materials and installation of your paving. Early on in the planning stages, some generalized figures may be used in preliminary cost estimates, but there are a number of unpredictable factors that drive up the cost overall.
As costs are finalized, these material and installation costs can be augmented by subtle increases for site specific factors. Project type: A square patio composed of square pavers is about the simplest kind of project and its installation costs will be at the low end. A curvilinear patio with an elaborate pattern of varying colors requires so much intricate detail that costs can skyrocket. Your project falls somewhere in between and this degree of difficulty will be calculated into the square foot costs.
Existing conditions: Consider the condition of the area where you're planning the walk, driveway or patio. What is there now? If it's just lawn, this won't impact your cost that much because most projects require some excavation anyway.
Should there be a deck or patio or even a structure there, then removal becomes a significant factor. Access: Where there is limited access to the project area due to buildings, narrow sideyards, no sideyards or walls, equipment such as a Bobcat may be prohibited. The following are some of the factors that will contribute to the costs of installing pavers in your landscaping or driveway:.
Installation costs are dependent on the size, shape and special pattern you desire for your new paver driveway or patio. The more curves you have in your design, the more measuring and unique cuts will be required. More cuts mean more costs, so simple layouts will help keep the price down. Pavers can be laid in numerous patterns, which can be as intricate as you can dream up.
Be aware that the more complex the pattern, the longer it will take to install, which will drive up costs. Adding extras such as steps or walls to your installation project will also be an additional cost.
Most pavers are permeable, which means they allow water to penetrate and drain through them. If they are poorly installed, you can still get pooling or flooding, which can be especially problematic near your home and foundation. If the pro needs to do any extra work to create a correctly graded surface, this will likely increase your installation costs. Depending on the size and use of the paver surface being installed, it might require extra support.
Specifically, paver driveways require more support than a patio or walkway, because they need to withstand the weight of vehicles on a daily basis. Your patio or driveway will also need to be reinforced along the edges — typically with concrete — to stop the pavers from spreading or moving and to create a solid, secure border. This edging is called a concrete bond beam, and it is required where the pavers butt up against any sort of softscape, like grass or dirt.
The more support and edging you need, the more your installation might cost. In addition to the type of paver you choose and the square footage of the space you need to cover, a few other factors can affect the cost of installing pavers. Keep these in mind as you plan your project to keep your costs within your ideal range. Removing any existing materials will increase the cost if you need a professional to complete the removal.
This fee will range depending on the manufacturer used and the distance the truck driver must drive to pick up the materials. The one cost of any paver installation that will make the biggest difference is the quality of labor. For guaranteed quality, you should work with installers with the most experience. There are a number of installers on the market who have been installing pavers for only a couple years.
The more experienced crew may be more costly, but the quality, durability, and integrity of the project will be night and day, compared to new installers. This would take about five days to complete with a four to five person team. The labor cost is the last thing you want to regret, so consider budgeting for the best installers possible. Cheaper paver companies may be unreachable down the road when your project is falling apart.
Be sure to keep situations like that in mind. The list above of overhead costs is not a definitive list and is difficult to attach a specific overhead price to each installation. Keep in mind that there are other companies that do not intend to use the best installation crews or operate legally, so the price may seem more enticing. Note: Install-It-Direct gets special pricing on paver materials, which is less than distributor and contractor pricing compared to any other paver company.
The reason for this is because we are the largest paver installer in all of Southern California, installing the highest volume and, therefore, receiving volume pricing based on our production.
So, with that said, the prices we are mentioning in this example are going to be the lowest possible prices on the market. If you are using another installer, you will need to account for this and increase the prices accordingly. After all materials, operations, labor, and overhead are accounted for, the only leftover cost is company profit.
If you come across any repairs that need to be addressed during the warranty of your installation, the company profit share pays for that as well. Paver installation companies need to make sure that a repair contingency fund is set aside for each project for any call or email that comes in requesting a repair. Want to add outdoor lighting to your patio area or install a crackling fire pit? Most patio installers charge by the square foot, which means you can expect a higher bill if you want your patio to cover a greater area.
Have an idea of how much ground your patio will cover? Your paver patio project would be easy to plan if size was the only factor affecting costs. For example, a concrete patio with a square shape will cost much less than a curved stone paver patio. A brick paver patio offers your backyard a classical look, while a natural stone patio satisfies a luxurious taste.
Before you commit to a type of paver, keep in mind that material prices vary significantly. Labor costs will also vary, as some pavers are easier to install than others. The more challenging the patio project, the more you can expect to pay for labor. A square paver patio is a straightforward job. Brick and concrete pavers fit snugly in the corners, and pros can cut flagstone and slate into a right angle. Where would you like to install your patio?
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