What Will My Backyard Cost?
Answer a few questions about what you want built and get a realistic price range in under two minutes — patios, walkways, seating walls, fire pits and outdoor kitchens.
Your estimated range
— Add what you'd like built and your range appears here.This is a planning range based on typical local project costs, not a quote. Final pricing depends on your site, materials and access — we confirm everything on site.
What drives the price
Two identical-looking patios can be thousands apart. Here's where the money actually goes.
Base preparation
Most of the labor is underground. Proper excavation, compacted base and edge restraint are what keep a patio flat in year ten instead of year two.
Material choice
Standard concrete pavers, premium tumbled pavers and natural stone can swing the total 40% or more on the same layout.
Access to the yard
If machines can reach the work area, base material flows in fast. Narrow gates and steep grades mean hauling by hand, which costs real money.
Grade and drainage
Sloped yards need more excavation, retaining structure or drainage before any pavers go down. It's the most common reason a quote comes in above a homeowner's guess.
Utilities
Gas fire pits and outdoor kitchens need a line run, and often electrical too. Both usually require permits and licensed trades.
Common questions
Why is there a minimum price on a small patio?
Every project carries the same fixed costs no matter the size: mobilization, excavation equipment, base material delivery, disposal and crew days. A small patio doesn't cost proportionally less, which is why the per-square-foot number drops as the project grows.
How accurate is this range?
It's built from typical costs for the work we do, so it should land you in the right ballpark for budgeting. It can't see your grade, soil, access or existing conditions, which is why the real proposal comes after we walk the property.
Can I phase the project over a couple of years?
Often yes, and sometimes it saves money to plan it that way from the start — running conduit or a gas sleeve during the patio build costs far less than cutting into finished pavers later. Tell us the full vision even if you're only building part of it now.
Do you handle permits?
Yes. Taller retaining walls, gas lines and work near property lines typically require permits, and we manage that as part of the project.
What happens after I submit my estimate?
We review what you selected, reach out with a few questions, and schedule a time to walk the yard. You get a detailed written proposal with real numbers from there.
Ready for a real number?
Send us what you built here and we'll walk the yard, talk through the details, and put together a detailed proposal.