Plan & Estimate
DIY Project Planner
Doing it yourself? Get an itemized materials list with quantities, local retail estimates, tool rentals and realistic labor hours.
Your project
These are the projects most homeowners take on themselves. For anything else, use the cost estimator.
Pavers & Hardscapes
$4,188
Materials $3,853 · Tool rental $335 · ~96 labor hours
Materials
| Item | Qty | Unit price | Total | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete pavers | 600 sq ft | $4 | $2,520 | Home center / paver yard |
| Paver base gravel | 12 ton | $48 | $576 | Landscape supply |
| Bedding sand | 6 ton | $42 | $252 | Landscape supply |
| Polymeric joint sand | 8 bag | $28 | $224 | Home center |
| Paver edge restraint | 72 linear ft | $2 | $173 | Home center |
| Landscape fabric | 600 sq ft | $0 | $108 | Home center |
Tool rentals
- Plate compactor (2 days @ $85/day)$170
- Wet saw with diamond blade (1 day @ $75/day)$75
- Sod cutter (1 day @ $90/day)$90
Estimates are planning information generated from typical market costs — they are not contractor bids. Final pricing depends on site conditions, materials, permits and the professional you hire. Quantities include no waste allowance — add 5–10% for cuts and breakage.