Is $17,500 to install a 500 sq/ft paver patio a fair price?
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My wife and I have been doing a pretty serious remodel over the past 1.5 years, taking down pieces of the project over time. We are now looking to do some landscape design/patio install work. We are shopping around now, but would love a gut punch from this group on if that is in fact as outrageous as it sounds.
Quote Details
This quote is for the installation of a 500 sq ft paver patio, including excavation, base preparation, and additional landscaping elements. The scope of work includes: - Excavation: Approximately 10 inches of dirt where the patio will be installed. - Base Installation: Proper base per paver manufacturer's specifications, consisting of compacted subbase, 6-8 inches of compacted QP, and 1.5-2 inches of compacted stone dust. Proper pitch will be maintained to prevent any sitting water. - Demolition: Removal of the concrete landing pad for existing deck stairs. - Landscape Bed: Creation of a raised landscape bed inside the patio between the patio and the home's foundation. The bed will be 3.5-4 feet wide and will include plant material of the homeowner's choosing. - Paver Installation: Installation of concrete pavers of the homeowner's choosing. - Edging: Installation of plastic edging around the perimeter. - Joint Filling: Installation of polymeric sand into joints to bind pavers. - Drainage: Rerouting of 1 downspout leader to be directed towards the driveway instead of on top of the pavers.
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Price
$17,500
Quote Date
July 10, 2025
Location
New Jersey
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