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How much does paver patio & walkway cost?

National price ranges for paver patio & walkway, the unit pricing contractors quote from, and what the same job costs across local markets.

Verified August 2026

Paver Patio & Walkway cost

$3,500 – $16,000

Most homeowners pay around $7,400 for paver patio & walkway, or $12–$30 per sq ft of paver area. Permit fees add $70–$280.

Price breakdown

Budget scope$3,500
Typical project$7,400
Premium / complex$16,000
per sq ft of paver area$12 – $30
Permit fees$70 – $280
Timeline2-5 days of work, 1-4 weeks including permitting

What drives the price

  • Square footage and paver style
  • Base depth and compaction
  • Pattern complexity and cuts
  • Drainage and grading
  • Sealing and edge restraint

Cost by city

Same scope, adjusted for local labor, material and permit pricing.

Pavers cost in Naples$4,300 – $19,800 · +24%Pavers cost in Miami$4,100 – $18,900 · +18%Pavers cost in Fort Lauderdale$4,000 – $18,200 · +14%Pavers cost in West Palm Beach$3,900 – $17,900 · +12%Pavers cost in Fort Myers$3,800 – $17,400 · +9%Pavers cost in Sarasota$3,800 – $17,300 · +8%Pavers cost in Cape Coral$3,700 – $17,100 · +7%Pavers cost in Bradenton$3,700 – $16,800 · +5%Pavers cost in Venice$3,700 – $17,000 · +6%Pavers cost in Tampa$3,600 – $16,600 · +4%Pavers cost in St. Petersburg$3,600 – $16,500 · +3%Pavers cost in Clearwater$3,600 – $16,300 · +2%Pavers cost in Orlando$3,600 – $16,300 · +2%Pavers cost in Port St. Lucie$3,600 – $16,300 · +2%Pavers cost in St. Augustine$3,500 – $16,000 · 0%Pavers cost in Port Charlotte$3,500 – $16,000 · 0%Pavers cost in Brandon$3,500 – $16,000 · 0%Pavers cost in Kissimmee$3,400 – $15,700 · -2%Pavers cost in Daytona Beach$3,400 – $15,700 · -2%Pavers cost in Melbourne$3,500 – $15,800 · -1%Pavers cost in Jacksonville$3,400 – $15,400 · -4%Pavers cost in Lakeland$3,300 – $15,200 · -5%Pavers cost in Gainesville$3,300 – $15,000 · -6%Pavers cost in Pensacola$3,300 – $15,200 · -5%Pavers cost in Tallahassee$3,300 – $14,900 · -7%

Frequently asked questions

Do pavers need a permit in Florida?

A small ground-level walkway is often exempt, but patios and pool decks over a set square footage generally require a permit because they add impervious area and affect stormwater drainage. Thresholds vary by jurisdiction.

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.