How Much Does a Paver Patio Cost in Highland Village?
In some Highland Village neighborhoods, especially the ones backing up to a trail, pond or the lake, you'll see open wrought iron instead of a solid wood privacy fence. That's a nice look, but it also means your backyard is basically on display to whoever's out there too.
A patio that's an afterthought shows and pavers can make the difference as a foundation for a well-designed backyard.
So, how much does a paver patio cost?
I get asked this one often, usually by someone standing in their backyard trying to picture a patio where there is currently just grass and a grill.
Fair question, and one that deserves a real answer instead of "it depends," even though it does depend on a few things. Several, actually.
Here is what patios in this part of North Texas are actually running right now, and what pushes the number up or down.
The General Range
Most paver patios in the Highland Village area land somewhere between $15 and $25 per square foot installed, with concrete pavers on the lower end of that and natural stone running higher.
For a typical mid-size patio, somewhere around 250 to 350 square feet, most homeowners end up spending somewhere in the neighborhood of $4,000 to $9,000 depending on material and site conditions.
That is a wide range, and the reason it is wide comes down to a handful of factors.
What Actually Moves the Price
There are a number of variables that help to determine the pricing of your paver project. Let's look at a few.
Material choice.
Concrete pavers are the most budget friendly option and hold up well in our climate. Natural stone, like flagstone or travertine, costs more up front but has a different look and feel that some homeowners want regardless of the price gap. Porcelain pavers have gotten more popular the last couple years too, mostly because they resist staining and handle our summer heat without fading.
Site prep, especially here.
This is the part people underestimate. Highland Village sits on the same Blackland Prairie clay as most of this region, and that soil moves. A patio built on a poorly compacted base will heave and settle within a couple of years because the clay underneath is swelling and shrinking with every wet and dry cycle. Proper excavation and a compacted base add real cost, but skipping it is how you end up paying twice.
Size and shape.
A simple rectangle is the most efficient use of material and labor. Curves, multiple levels, or a pattern with a lot of cuts add both material waste and labor hours.
Existing conditions.
If there is an old concrete slab or patio that needs to come out first, that is an added cost most people do not think about until we are standing there looking at it together.
Drainage.
Highland Village has enough grade change from lot to lot that drainage planning matters more here than it would on a perfectly flat lot. Getting water moving away from the house and off the patio surface the right way is not optional, and it is part of why a properly built patio costs more than just the pavers and labor to lay them.
Why the Cheap Quote Usually Costs More Later
I have been called out to more than one yard where a patio was installed a few years back without a real base underneath it, just pavers laid on sand over the native clay. It looks fine the first year. Then the clay starts doing what clay soil does around here, and the whole patio starts rocking, sinking in spots, or cracking at the joints.
Fixing that means tearing it out and starting over, which costs more than doing it right the first time would have.
A quote that seems low compared to everyone else's is usually low because a step got skipped, not because someone found a better deal on pavers.
Getting an Accurate Cost for Your Paver Project
Every yard in Highland Village is a little different, between the grade, the soil, and what is already back there. The best way to get an accurate number is to have someone come look at your specific space rather than trying to work backward from a square footage estimate online.
If you are ready to see what a paver patio would actually look like and cost for your Highland Village yard (or any other areas we serve like Flower Mound and Lewisville), get a quote and we will walk the space with you.
You can also see more about what we handle across the area on our Highland Village page.
Rob Dilts
Owner
RD Services
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