Exterior
Patios and Pavers: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every patios and pavers job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Model reviewed August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Paver Patio InstallationTypical $7,800 · Hardscape contractor · DIY 2/5 | $3,500 – $18,000 |
|---|---|
| Paver Patio ReplacementTypical $7,800 · Hardscape contractor · DIY 2/5 | $3,500 – $18,000 |
| Concrete Patio InstallationTypical $5,500 · Concrete contractor · DIY 2/5 | $2,500 – $12,000 |
| Concrete Patio ReplacementTypical $5,500 · Concrete contractor · DIY 2/5 | $2,500 – $12,000 |
| Retaining Wall InstallationTypical $7,500 · Hardscape contractor · DIY 1/5 | $3,200 – $20,000 |
| Retaining Wall ReplacementTypical $7,500 · Hardscape contractor · DIY 1/5 | $3,200 – $20,000 |
| Retaining Wall RepairTypical $1,650 · Hardscape contractor · DIY 1/5 | $704 – $4,400 |
| Fire Pit InstallationTypical $2,400 · Hardscape contractor · DIY 3/5 | $800 – $7,000 |
Paver Patio
Paver Patio InstallationTypical $7,800 · Hardscape contractorPaver Patio ReplacementTypical $7,800 · Hardscape contractor
Variants: Concrete paver · Travertine · Brick · Permeable
Concrete Patio
Concrete Patio InstallationTypical $5,500 · Concrete contractorConcrete Patio ReplacementTypical $5,500 · Concrete contractor
Variants: Stamped · Broom finish · Exposed aggregate
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall InstallationTypical $7,500 · Hardscape contractorRetaining Wall ReplacementTypical $7,500 · Hardscape contractorRetaining Wall RepairTypical $1,650 · Hardscape contractor
Variants: Block · Poured concrete · Boulder · Timber