Cost of pavé uni patio or terrace installation?

How much is the cost of a paver stone patio or terrace to install in Montreal

If you live in Montreal, Quebec and want to install a pavé uni patio in your backyard there are things you should take into consideration. Obviously your patio cost will vary depending on the size and complexity of your project. We have put together average prices to allow you to calculate your patio cost so you can set your budget appropriately.
Landscapers will quote you prices based on the square footage of your project. This year a patio or terrace will cost from $12.00 per square foot to $16.00 per square foot. Most Montreal landscapers will fall in this range, as a golden rule never accept the lowest or the highest price quote for your patio.

Breakdown of patioor terrace cost

25% (pavé uni) Stone Pavers 

Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade stone pavers. Quantity includes typical installation waste, fabrication overage, material for future repairs and delivery within 15 miles

60% (pavé uni) Stone Pavers Labor 

Direct labour expenses to install stone pavers.

5% (pavé uni) Stone Pavers Equipment

Equipment required to install stone pavers including: excavators,compactor,wet masonry saw.

10% (pavé uni) Stone Pavers Transport 

Job site delivery of Pavers,crush stone for subbase,bedding sand.

Example of basic patio cost break down (no frills)

Patio size: 15 feet x 15 feet 225 square feet

Price: 225 sq ft x $14.00 $3150.00

Materials $787.50

Labour $1890.00

Equipment $157.50
Transport   $315.00

Conditions that can add to the cost of your patio price.

Site access : Can excavation equipment access the backyard area? Will the pavers and crush stone have to be brought in by hand (wheelbarrow) 

Location : Your distance from paver and stone supplier - delivery cost/fuel are very high.
Condition of land : Are you building on a relatively level ground not a graded slope? Additional excavation maybe required and removal of excess materials.
Existing Conditions : structures, existing concrete patios or wooden deck.
Extra decorative design details : pillars - boarders - inlay pattern design - steps required to access patio doors.
Paver stone choice : Higher end paver stones can double in price.
Project completion : time-sensitive (Rush projects)

The patio cost estimate includes:

Costs for material

Labour  - setup time - minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Paver Installation jobs.

Equipment delivery to and from the job site.

Costs to prepare the worksite for paver installation, including costs to protect existing structure, finishes, materials and components.

Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.

The patio cost estimate does not include:

Sales tax on materials and supplies. 

Permit or inspection fees required by your local city department.

Always ask for reference and spend one day visiting other projects in Montréal that the landscaper has completed.

Make sure contractor is bonded and insured