Is $26,000 to repair a paver installation a fair price?
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I have to share about a paver install disaster. The installer is trying to tell me that this job is perfect, but I've received three quotes to repair it, and all three companies state it involves removing all pavers, regrading, and reinstalling. I was constantly told that the end result would be perfect and that I should trust the "expert." It's difficult to stop these projects in the middle because once you do, the contractor's defense for poor work is that they didn't get to finish, and you lose some legal options at that point. The contractor laid the pavers over crushed concrete with no sand base. Mine talked down to my wife too, which I didn’t appreciate at all. I'm confident that in the end, I’ll have the product I envisioned, but getting from here to there might be a little messy. I didn't pick the cheapest contractor, just the wrong one.
Quote Details
This quote is for repairing a poorly installed paver job. The repair involves: - Removing all existing pavers - Regrading the base - Reinstalling the pavers The original installation was done over crushed concrete with no sand base, which will be corrected during the repair. The total area for repair is approximately 1,700 sq ft. The variation in bids is due to the amount of base work each contractor proposes.
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Category
Other
Price
$26,000
Quote Date
August 23, 2025
Location
New Jersey
Home Size
1,700 sq ft
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