Plan the visible surface
Measure a patio or walkway online, enter the paver dimensions, and include an allowance for cuts and breakage.
Paver patio estimator
Estimate a paver patio from surface area to installed price.
A paver project is a layered system. The surface area determines the paver count, while excavation depth, compacted base, bedding material, edge restraint, cuts, and access shape the installed cost.
Estimate the supporting layers
Calculate base and bedding volume separately so the installation is not priced as pavers alone.
Build the installed quote
Carry material cost into an estimate and add excavation, hauling, compaction, labor, equipment, and margin.
Connected workflow
From patio outline to material order
- 01
Measure the paved area
Outline the visible area or break an irregular design into measurable sections, excluding planters and other openings.
- 02
Confirm the paver module
Use the manufacturer's stated coverage or the installed face dimensions, especially for mixed-size patterns.
- 03
Calculate layers and waste
Plan compacted aggregate base, bedding material, edge restraint, jointing sand, and extra pavers for cuts or future repairs.
- 04
Verify site conditions
Check slope, drainage, soil, utilities, access, demolition, haul-off, compaction requirements, and local specifications on site.
What to know
Why paver count is only the beginning
The paver surface is the most visible part of the job, but excavation and base preparation often drive labor and equipment needs. Curves, borders, patterns, steps, drainage, and limited access can increase cutting and installation time.
Use calculator output as a planning quantity. Confirm pallet coverage, bundle configuration, thickness, base requirements, waste, and availability with the supplier before ordering or finalizing the proposal.
Common questions
Questions contractors ask
How many extra pavers should I order?
Waste depends on the pattern, border, curves, cuts, paver format, and future repair needs. Use a project-specific allowance and confirm full-pallet or full-layer ordering rules with the supplier.
Does the paver calculator include base material?
Yes. YardMeasure estimates pavers plus base and bedding volumes using the depths you enter.
Can I measure a patio from satellite imagery?
Yes, when the area is visible. Search the address, outline the patio or proposed area, and send the square footage into the paver calculator.