Pavers cost $10 to $30 per square foot with installation, depending on the following factors:

• Material – Plastic, rubber, and travertine pavers cost less than slate or cobblestone.
• Stain – Brick staining costs $1 to $4 per square foot and adds color.
• Manufacturing – Machine-molded pavers cost less than handmade pavers.
• Finish – Adding a beveled edge, polishing, or engraving increases final costs.

A paver patio costs $10 to $17 per square foot installed, or $1,400 to $2,500 for a 12' x 12' patio. Cobblestone pavers cost $20 to $50 per square foot with installation, or $4,000 to $20,000 for a 200- to 400-square-foot patio.

Granite pavers cost $19 to $32 per square foot on average, or $3,800 to $12,800 for 200 to 400 square feet. Limestone pavers cost $16 to $32 per square foot installed, or $3,200 to $12,800 for a patio.

A paver patio or walkway can increase the value and curb appeal of your home. Pavers typically have a 65% to 70% return on investment (ROI). Homes with neat, tidy paving are more attractive to prospective buyers and more likely to sell.

Installing pavers takes 1 to 2 days, depending on the size of patio, driveway, or walkway. Expect the installation to take longer if:

• You have a large driveway.
• You want an elaborate design or pattern.
• The pavers extend to multiple parts of your landscaping.

Paver installers, like most contactors, do not require a tip and often do not expect one. However, you can tip if you feel they deserve extra compensation for an exceptional job.

Start by looking through our list of paver contractors, then:

• Get at least three free estimates to compare.
• Read reviews on HomeGuide and Google.
• Choose a licensed, bonded, and experienced company.
• Verify their insurance and license is up to date.
• Get a written, in-person estimate and contract before work begins.
• Follow a payment plan instead of making one lump payment up front.

After asking questions and verifying credentials, hire the best paving company in your area.

When looking for local paver companies, consider asking the following questions:

• How long have you been in business?
• Are you licensed, insured, and bonded?
• Can you provide references from recent jobs?
• Will you give me an estimate and contract in writing?
• Does your estimate include prep work and cleanup?
• Will you be hiring any subcontractors?
• How long will the project take?
• Do you offer a warranty?
• How soon can you start?