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Cost to Install Granite Pavers
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Granite Pavers Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade granite pavers. Quantity includes typical installation waste, fabrication overage, material for future repairs and delivery within 25 miles | 107 square feet | $344.27 | $414.32 |
| Granite Pavers Labor Direct labor expenses to install granite pavers. | 12.8 hours | $672.61 | $802.91 |
| Granite Pavers Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install granite pavers including: cutting and grinding materials, mortar and reinforcement. | 100 square feet | $41.01 | $44.41 |
| Granite Pavers Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: 115 v wet masonry saw, 5 cubic foot mortar box and small plate compactor. | $56.25 | $78.75 | |
| Totals - Cost to Install Granite Pavers | 100 square feet | $1,114.14 | $1,340.39 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $11.14 | $13.40 |
Cost to Install Granite Pavers - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install Granite Pavers averages $11.14 - $13.40 per square foot in 2013. This Granite Paver Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Granite Paver Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "square feet" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Granite Paver Installation - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $11.14 - $13.40 per square foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Granite Paver Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install Granite Pavers - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Granite Paver Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Granite Paver Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Granite Paver Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install Granite Pavers - References
- Masonry Details Masonry Institute of Washington, Jul 2012,
- Building with Masonry: Brick, Block, and Concrete Taunton Press, Oct 1998, Dick Kreh, ISBN 1561583367
- Masonry (Best of Fine Homebuilding) Taunton, Aug 1997, Fine Homebuilding Editors, ISBN 1561581690
- Brick Masonry Masonry Institute of America, Jul 2012,
