Paver Patio Cost in Colorado
Locally calibrated hire vs. DIY cost data for paver patio projects in Colorado. Cited sources, permit requirements, and a full build guide, free.
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HIRE A PRO
$3,800–$9,700
Fully installed, labor + materials
DIY COST
$1,600–$3,600
Materials + rentals, your labor free
Requires some construction knowledge and proper planning.
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How we got these numbers
National benchmark costs from RSMeans, Angi, Fixr, and HomeGuide are adjusted for Colorado using two federal datasets: the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity (RPP) index and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. Colorado's RPP is 1.0 (national baseline = 100) and its BLS labor adjustment factor is 1.12. Higher RPP means goods and services cost more relative to the national average; the BLS factor scales contractor labor rates to local wage levels. We blend these two adjustments, weighted 40% RPP, 60% BLS labor, to produce the ranges shown above.
adjusted_cost = national_benchmark × (0.4 × RPP/100 + 0.6 × bls_labor_adj)
RPP(Colorado) = 1.0 · BLS adj = 1.12
What's included
| Item | Qty | Unit Cost | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavers | about 300 sq ft | $4 | $1,200 |
| Crushed stone base | 4 to 6 tons | $40 | $200 |
| Bedding sand | 1 to 2 yards | $40 | $60 |
| Polymeric joint sand and edge restraint | 1 set | $180 | $180 |
| Materials Total | $1,640 | ||
Tools you'll need
See the tools we'd buy →TOOLS YOU PROBABLY OWN
- Wheelbarrow, shovels, and rake
TOOLS TO RENT OR BUY
Plate compactor
Rent to compact the base and pavers
Masonry saw or splitter
Rent to cut border pavers
Build sequence
- 1
Lay out the patio, excavate, and grade for drainage away from the house.
COMMON MISTAKE
Too little slope leaves water pooling on the patio.
- 2
Add and compact the crushed-stone base in lifts.
COMMON MISTAKE
A thin or uncompacted base is the top cause of sinking and ruts.
- 3
Screed a level layer of bedding sand over the base.
- 4
Set the pavers in your pattern, then cut and fit the border.
- 5
Add edge restraint, sweep in polymeric joint sand, and compact.
Permits and code requirements
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Permit rules for paver patio vary by city and county in Colorado. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the Colorado guide for specifics.
PERMIT THRESHOLD
Varies by municipality
Disclaimer: Always verify permit requirements with your local building department before starting work. Requirements vary by municipality and are updated periodically.
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UPDATED JUNE 2026