We have worked with homeowners who have had a limited budget but really preferred pavers or natural stone to poured concrete.
Cost of stone pavers vs concrete.
A new concrete driveway costs between 1 800 and 6 000.
Concrete to help you determine which is the best choice.
Equipment costs anywhere between 55 and 80.
We compare pavers vs.
Concrete is highly prone to cracks and tends to require more maintenance.
Stone pavers can take that range up to 20 000 for a typical driveway of 400 to 700 square feet.
If you decide to upgrade to stamped concrete paving stones will most likely cost you the same or even less in most cases.
If you pour a concrete slab over a 120 square foot area of land you are looking at a cost of 210 to 250for the concrete.
Standard concrete slabs are generally lower in cost per square foot than the alternative.
Most prevalent but also plain.
Stones can hold four times more weight than concrete.
Upscale appearance with a higher price.
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Adds a little personality but needs more maintenance.
Less costly than stone but could look just as nice.
Is the best material for your next project.
20mm thick natural stone pavers can be layed as above as well as into a wet mix of sand and cement over the top of a compacted roadbase.
Natural stone pavers will cost up to 24 00 per square foot to install depending on the size of the project access slope shape and other variables.
Most affordable and easy to install.
Labor will cost between 540 and 650.
May cost the most but has the longest lifespan.
Stone is going to cost more from the get go but will provide a standout look you won t find elsewhere.
A paver patio costs 10 to 17 per square foot to install with most homeowners spending between 1 900 to 6 800 depending on the size labor and materials.
As we mentioned concrete is the least expensive option pavers are a step up from there at a mid level price point and natural stone is the most expensive.
The total cost to install pavers for a 120 square foot area will cost between 1 310 and 1 770.
Installing natural stone pavers can be cost prohibitive depending on your budget and the size of the space that needs paving.
If you go with the most durable and expensive types of stone it will likely look great for a very long time.
Typically you will pay 10 15 more if you choose paving stones over standard concrete slabs.
The average cost of pavers alone is 2 to 4 per square foot for either clay brick concrete or natural stone.
10mm thick natural stone pavers can only be layed over the top of a concrete slab generally layed into a thick bed stone adhesive.