How Much Does It Cost to Install Driveway Pavers?

Driveway Pavers Cost

Driveway pavers cost $10 to $30 per square foot on average for materials and labor. The average cost to install a 24’ x 24’ (2-car) paver driveway is $5,700 to $17,200. A high-end block paving stone or brick driveway costs $25 to $50 per square foot or between $15,000 and $30,000.

The main cost variable is the pavers alone at $1 to $20 per square foot or more, depending on the type and quality. Replacing an existing concrete driveway with pavers adds $2 to $6 per square foot.

• Takes a week to install and lasts for 25 to 75 years
• Available in a variety of colors, shapes, materials, and finishes
• Create unique intricate designs, patterns, and curves
• Adds to your home's value with a 69% return on investment
• Lasts longer and cheaper to maintain than a concrete slab. Each paver can be replaced individually

Table of Contents

1. Driveway Pavers Cost
2. Cost to Install a Paver Driveway
   • Cost Calculator
   • Cost Per Square Foot
   • Labor Cost
3. Paver Driveway Costs By Type
   • Brick
   • Permeable
   • Cobblestone
   • Concrete
   • Stone
   • Grass
   • Interlocking
   • Edging
4. Paver Driveway Cost vs. Concrete
   • Replacing Concrete
   • Extend or Widen
5. Pros and Cons of Paver Driveways
6. Frequently Asked Questions
7. DIY Brick Paver Driveway
   • How To Install
8. Hiring a Driveway Paver Installer
9. Masonry Contractors Near Me

Cost To Install Paver Driveway

The cost to put pavers in a driveway ranges from $5,500 to $30,000, depending on the driveway size, paver type, paver patterns, soil conditions, and if excavation or grading is required.

Enter the dimensions of your new driveway project in our paver costs calculator to find the estimated cost for installing. A standard 2-car driveway is 24' x 24'.

Add 10% more material than you need to account for broken pavers, cuts, or wasted paving stones. Order 20% more when using angled patterns as they require more cuts and waste.

Driveway Pavers Cost Per Square Foot

Driveway pavers cost $10 to $30 per square foot to install on average. The cost of driveway paver materials ranges from $4 to $20 per square foot, depending on the quality and if it's brick, natural stone, or concrete. The labor cost to install pavers is $6 to $10 per square foot.

Labor Cost to Lay Block Paving Driveway

The average labor cost to lay block paving is $6 to $10 per square foot for a driveway. Prices depend on the layout, pattern, site preparation, and operation fees. Landscapers charge $50 to $100 per hour for driveway paver installation and any prep work.

*Prices not including materials or pavers.

A two-person crew installs about 100 square feet of pavers per day, or double when cutting the pavers for intricate patterns.

Block Paving Materials Estimated Cost

The cost of driveway sub-base and paver materials is $4 to $20 per square foot on average, which includes the gravel and crushed stone, fabric, sand, and edging. A driveway’s paver base must be a minimum thickness of 6 to 12 inches depending on the soil composition and drainage.

Additional Cost Factors

Additional costs apply for driveways on a steep slope, for curved or turn-around areas, any landscape obstructions, as well as:

• Permits cost $50 to $250, but are typically not required if paving an existing driveway of the same size.
• Optionally, hiring a licensed engineer to test soil composition and grading issues costs $300 to $1,000.
• Driveway grading costs $3 to $8 per square foot.
• Permeable paving requires a thicker sub-base, and using gravel instead of sand which costs $1 to $4 per square foot more.
• Land clearing costs $0.50 to $6 per square foot depending on the volume and the difficulty of the terrain.
• HOA Rules – Some homeowners associations (HOA) have rules that determine the type of driveway you can install.

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Paver Driveway Costs By Type

Installing a paver driveway mainly depends on the cost of pavers, which range by type, quality, and finish. The main driveway materials are concrete, stone, and brick. Choose from flat top, beveled, textured, tumbled, polished, honed, saw cut, sandblasted, flamed, chiseled edge, or antiqued.

*Prices are for an average 24’ x 24’ (2-Car) driveway.

Brick Driveway Cost

A brick driveway costs $10 to $25 per square foot on average, or between $5,500 and $14,500 for materials and installation. Brick prices depend on the strength rating, clay type and firing method, size, finish, and color.

Brick pavers have a strength rating from 8,000 to 12,000 PSI and are only available in rectangular blocks in hues of brown, red, white, and yellow. Available finishes include square, beveled edge, antique, tumbled, polished, or engraved.

Brick pavers are more difficult to cut than concrete pavers and are not recommended for driveways holding vehicles with three axles or more.

Permeable Paver Driveway Cost

An average permeable paver driveway costs $8 to $30 per square foot, or between $4,000 to $17,000 for materials and labor. Installation costs depend on the difficulty of cutting the pavers, the thickness of the subbase, and whether the pavers are in concrete, brick, stone, or grid form.

A permeable paver system is an eco-friendly way to reduce erosion and allows rain to drain underground from wider gaps along the surface with a gravel base. Permeable pavers require more annual maintenance of weeding and clearing debris.

Some states offer rebates or tax incentives to install permeable pavers, which are often tied to the number of LEED credits a project earns from positive environmental impact.

Cobblestone Driveway Cost

A cobblestone driveway costs $20 to $50 per square foot or between $12,000 and $30,000 on average. Cobblestone driveway pavers cost more than other paving systems but are easier to install and lasts the longest.

Concrete Driveway Pavers Cost

An average concrete block paving driveway costs $10 to $20 per square foot or between $5,500 to $11,500 for materials and installation. The price of concrete driveway pavers depends on the size, thickness, design, strength, and color.

Concrete driveway pavers have a minimum strength of 8,000 PSI, and are sold in many shapes in shades of brown, gray, and red. Concrete pavers sometimes spall—flake or break up—because they are more prone to retaining moisture, with a max absorption rate of 5%.

Paving Stone Driveway Cost

A paver stone driveway costs $10 to $30 per square foot or between $5,500 and $18,000 for materials and professional installation. Natural paving stones such as bluestone, travertine, granite, flagstone, and marble add a unique look but can be less durable than brick or concrete.

Most stone pavers are available in shades of gray, tan, yellow, and pink. Water absorption rates are usually lower than 1%. Sandstone or limestone pavers require sealing since they can break down if exposed to acid rain.

Grass Driveway Pavers Cost

Installing a driveway with grass pavers costs $10 to $20 per square foot or from $5,500 to $12,000, depending on the size and type of materials. Grass paver systems are either concrete or plastic and are honeycomb-type cells that combine the look of a lawn with the function of pavement.

Interlocking Driveway Pavers Cost

Interlocking brick pavers cost $10 to $25 per square foot to install on average. Interlocking pavers have various design patterns, such as herringbone, basketweave, or running bond. Some pavers also have grooves to assist in "locking" the joint space between them once laid.

Other Driveway Paver Options

• A porcelain paver driveway costs $15 to $30 per square foot for materials and installation. Porcelain is stronger, lighter, and easier to install than natural stone or concrete pavers. With a low water absorption rate of 0.1 to 0.5%, porcelain doesn’t crack easily.
• Installing rubber pavers for a driveway costs $8 to $15 per square foot on average. Rubber paver tiles are made from recycled tires and available in four colors. Rubber pavers don’t crack and are water and slip-resistant.

Driveway Edging

Paver edging restraints or a concrete bond-beam costs $1 to $2 per linear foot on average. Driveway edging secures the pavers in place and creates a perimeter about 7” deep and 7” wide.

Using pavers to edge around a poured concrete driveway adds design aesthetics, curb appeal, and extends the driveway in every direction.

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Paver Driveway Cost vs. Concrete

On average, a paver driveway costs $10 to $30 per square foot, while a concrete driveway costs $5 to $10 per square foot. Although a concrete slab is cheaper upfront, paving stones require less maintenance, can be replaced individually, and last twice as long.

Cost To Replace Driveway With Pavers

The average cost to replace a concrete driveway with pavers is $12 to $35 per square foot, which includes concrete demolition, sub-base preparation, materials, and installation. Concrete removal alone costs $2 to $6 per square foot or between $1,200 and $3,500 to demolish a driveway.

Removing a concrete driveway takes 4 to 6 hours, and the resulting debris can be used as part of the aggregate if laying a new layer of sub-grade. This saves the expense of its removal and disposal.

Cost To Extend or Widen Driveway with Pavers

The average cost to extend or widen a driveway with pavers is $10 to $25 per square foot. Adding 3' of pavers to widen a driveway or extending a driveway by 5' with pavers costs $1,200 to $3,600 installed. The sides of the driveway will need a sub-grade layer for proper drainage.

*Extra costs apply for any excavation or moving existing hedges, plants, and retaining walls.

Can You Put Pavers Over a Concrete Driveway?

Brick pavers can be installed over existing concrete or asphalt if it's in good shape. Repairing cracks, chips, or holes is required to provide a flat surface. Manufacturers like Belgard offer thinner pavers built specifically to overlay concrete. Concrete removal costs $2 to $6 per square foot.

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Pros and Cons of Paver Driveways

Paver driveways are more advantageous than asphalt or concrete driveways.

Advantages

• Less likely to chip or crack because the joint space allows for movement during freeze-thaw cycles.
• Lasts for 25 to 75 years
• If one paver cracks, it can be replaced with a single new paver.
• Pavers are unaffected by rock salt and de-icing chemicals.
• Permeable to rainwater, which prevents water pooling, runoff to storm drains, and erosion.

Disadvantages

• Higher upfront cost than a concrete slab
• Pavers can sink or crack if installed over a poorly graded surface.
• Water reaches the sub-grade and freezes, causing shifting during frequent freeze-thaw cycles.
• Harder to clear snow due to the rough surface.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Do Paver Driveways Last?

A paver driveway lasts 25 to 75 years, depending on the quality of installation work, the types of pavers, the maintenance steps taken, and the local weather. Compare this to a concrete driveway that lasts 20 to 30 years on average.

How Much Does Driveway Paver Lighting Cost?

Driveway paver lighting costs $6 to $99 per paver light on average. Solar-powered driveway paver lights cost $10 to $50 each. Paver lights are installed along the edges of a driveway by sticking onto the pavers or placing inside a paver-shaped holder installed between other pavers.

What Colors Do Driveway Pavers Come In?

Brick paver colors mainly include red, solid gray, blended gray, solid white, and blended white. Concrete pavers come in any color you want.

How Thick Do Pavers Need to Be for a Driveway?

The ideal paver thickness for driveways is 2 and 3/8 inches thick. The sub-base below the pavers should be four to six inches thick. Installing the proper thickness of pavers ensures a long-lasting driveway that withstands the weight of numerous vehicles.

Should Driveway Pavers Be Sealed?

Sealing driveway pavers protects from stains, mold, and weeds, de-icing products, UV rays, and weather erosion. Always apply a permeable sealant, as paver driveways need to stay porous. Consider mixing sand into the sealant to add traction to concrete pavers.

Pre-mixed sand-sealer products cost $20 to $60 per gallon, which covers 75 to 150 square feet.

What Are the Least Expensive Driveway Pavers?

The least expensive driveway pavers are concrete pavers at $1.25 to $20 per square foot. However, concrete pavers can spall and flake because of the amount of moisture they retain, so a better long-term purchase would be clay brick or natural stone pavers.

How much does a heated paver driveway cost?

Heated driveway installation costs $19 to $50 per square foot, including the pavers.

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DIY Brick Paver Driveway

A DIY brick paver driveway costs $5 to $25 per square foot, or about 50% less than hiring a professional. However, experience is required to rent and operate heavy machinery, use a wet masonry saw, and properly install a graded sub-base. Hiring a professional guarantees the job's done right.

How To Install Driveway Pavers

Follow these general guidelines to install driveway pavers and watch videos on YouTube to learn more.

1. Use stakes and a string line to mark the area for excavation.
2. Call 811 before you dig to avoid utility lines under the ground.
3. Dig 6 to 10 inches deep, creating a mild slope, so water runs into the yard or street.
4. Lay down a commercial-grade geotextile fabric.
5. Spread out the road base and dampen it slightly before compaction.
6. Spread ¾”, 1” max, of bedding sand and level with a screed.
7. Lay your pavers.
8. Fill in the gaps between the pavers with polymeric joint sand—or aggregate for permeable pavers.
9. Reapply sand a few days later after the pavers have settled.
10. Edge the driveway with a concrete bond or paver edging and spikes.
11. Compact pavers with a plate compactor and a piece of carpet to protect the pavers.
12. Seal with a permeable sealer to prevent mold and stains.

Regularly maintain the driveway by topping up the joint sand, or pavers will start moving from side to side, causing rotational failure.

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Hiring a Driveway Paver Installer

Hiring a professional ensures your driveway's built on a proper base and lasts for many decades. Pros typically offer better prices from November to January, when work slows down. Get at least three quotes from landscapers and ask plenty of questions.

• Read reviews and check out their previous work on HomeGuide, Google, and the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
• Verify their licensing and insurance are up to date.
• If referrals are local, ask if you can see the work in person.
• Always get estimates in-person, and be skeptical of low bids.
• Never pay cash and figure out a reasonable payment plan upfront. Upfront payments should only cover the cost of supplies, not labor.

Questions to Ask Pros

1. Are you bonded, licensed, and insured?
2. How many years have you been installing pavers?
3. Will you provide references from recent customers?
4. Is prep work and cleanup included in your bid?
5. Do you get discounts on pavers?
6. Do you offer a warranty?
7. What certifications do you have?
8. How much of a down payment is required?
9. Will you be using subcontractors?
10. When can you start and finish?

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