How much is a paver driveway?
Usually the first thing that comes to mind with driveway installation is how much the renovation is going to cost. The first impulse is often to go online and find an average. However, the most effective way to get a reliable idea of the cost of your paver driveway is to understand all of the individual factors that contribute to the cost of a new driveway. Just one circumstance that separates your driveway from another can vary the price by thousands of dollars. Yes, it’s true! This is why you just can’t base the cost of your driveway on national averages that you find online. Clearly understanding the unique challenges of your driveway installation will prepare you to make a smart choice regarding the quoted price for your new driveway.
Let’s take the size, for instance. The size of your new driveway will have a big effect on the price that you’re charged. Many paving contractors charge by price per square foot. This is why one of the first questions a contractor will ask you will be what the square footage of the driveway is. Just by this information alone they can provide a ballpark idea of how much the driveway will cost. The good contractors will be wary of making decisions at this point however, and will almost immediately suggest an in-person assessment. That is because the professionals know just how much one little detail can make the total cost much different in the end.
Next is the material you plan to pave with. Some may argue that the material you choose is the single most contributing factor to the cost of the installations. The costs of paver materials vary just about as much as the styles do. Just a change in the material can mean a price change of thousands of dollars. Your driveway will get more expensive as the material gets more expensive. A concrete driveway will cost much less than a bluestone driveway of the same size, for example. Often, contractors have lots of experience with previous jobs, especially with popular materials like concrete and brick. In this case, they may be able to give you a relatively reliable estimate site unseen. Still, you can’t account for factors like the grading of your yard and obstacle removal over the phone. Also, the amount of labor necessary to get the job done will affect the price. The more complex the install, the pricier the labor will be. Concrete is easy and straightforward to install, while brick requires a complex installation process, for example.
It comes down to this – every paving job is different. Factors like geographic location, material scarcity, and land grading can make a considerable impact on the total cost of the installation. The best way to land on a good price is to invite a few contractors in for an in-person assessment. Compare and contrast the information garnered from each visit and then you can decide on the option that best fits what you’re looking for.
Tampa Pavers Group
11307 N 50th St Unit 6, Tampa FL, 33620
813-957-9248
