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🧱 Paver Base Cost Calculator

Calculate base materials for a paver patio — gravel base, sand, geotextile fabric, edging, and polymeric sand.

Project Details

Patio Length (feet)

Patio Width (feet)

Gravel Base Depth (inches)

4" minimum; 6-8" for clay soil

Your Estimate

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Cost Breakdown

Recommended Tools & Supplies

Geotextile Fabric

Prevents gravel from sinking into soil

Locks pavers in place — sets with water

Keeps border pavers from shifting

Plate Compactor

Compact base layers for a level surface

Level the sand layer perfectly

Check grade as you work

Pro Tips

✓ Compact gravel base in 2-inch lifts for maximum density
✓ Use 1 inch of bedding sand on top of compacted gravel
✓ Grade the base 1/8 inch per foot away from structures for drainage
✓ Polymeric sand prevents weeds and ant hills between pavers

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