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How Much Does a Paver Patio Cost in the KC Northland?

$18–$35per sq ft · installed

Residential paver patios in our area run $18–$35 per square foot installed. As a real-world benchmark, a 400 sq ft patio with a basic fire pit typically lands between $9,000–$14,000.

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Pricing at a Glance

Paver patio, per sq ft installed
Excavation, compacted base, pavers, edge restraint, poly sand
$18–$35
400 sq ft patio + basic fire pit
A typical complete backyard project
$9,000–$14,000
Seat walls, lighting, outdoor kitchens
Priced as add-ons during your free design consultation
Quoted per design

Every project gets a free, written quote before any work begins — the ranges above are what most projects in our area actually cost, not teaser rates.

What Moves the Price

Paver material and pattern

Standard concrete pavers from Belgard or Pavestone anchor the low end of the range; premium slabs, permeable pavers, and intricate patterns with heavy cutting push toward the top.

Base preparation

The invisible part is what you're really paying for: excavation, geotextile fabric where clay calls for it, and 4–6 inches of compacted base rock. Skimping here is why cheap patios heave and sag within a few winters.

Size and shape

Bigger patios cost more in total but usually less per square foot. Curves and multi-level designs add cutting time versus a simple rectangle.

Add-on features

Fire pits, seat walls, step-downs, and lighting each add to the project. We price every add-on as its own line item so you can build the design to your budget.

Recent Work

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Local Pricing, Local Knowledge

Northland clay soils move with moisture and freeze-thaw cycles, which is exactly why we over-build patio bases here. A properly compacted base with clean gravel is the difference between a patio that stays flat for decades and one that ripples after its second winter. Our patio crews work year-round across Smithville, Kearney, Liberty, and the Highway 92 corridor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in the per-square-foot price?
The $18–$35 range covers the complete installation: layout, excavation, compacted base rock, the pavers themselves, edge restraint, and polymeric sand in the joints. It is not a materials-only teaser number.
Are pavers more expensive than a poured concrete patio?
Up front, yes — pavers cost more per square foot than broom-finish concrete. The trade-off is repairability and looks: individual pavers can be lifted and re-laid if anything ever settles, while a cracked slab is cracked for good. See our full paver vs. concrete comparison for an honest breakdown.
How long does a paver patio take to build?
Most patios take 3–5 working days from excavation to final sanding, depending on size and add-ons. Unlike poured concrete, there's no cure time — you can use the patio the day we finish.
Do paver patios hold up to Missouri winters?
Yes — when the base is built right. Pavers actually handle freeze-thaw better than a monolithic slab because each unit can move independently and the joints let water drain through. We build bases specifically for Northland clay so the surface stays flat.

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