$14.00 \u2013 $21.00 Per Square Foot Installed<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Genuine fired clay brick patios deliver classic beauty to your outdoor living area. Brick patio cost includes $6 to $11 per square foot for the bricks plus $6 to $12 per square foot for labor if you pay a landscaper or handyman to do the work. Labor is based on the excavation needs and the complexity of the brick patio design plus additional factors explained below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Average Cost of Brick Patio Installation<\/h2>\n
Expect to pay about $18 per square foot for a genuine brick patio. Your price will be lower if your yard is level and has sandy soil, and it will be higher if the soils are harder to work with or if there are slopes and obstacles such as brush removal to deal with.<\/p>\n
Given the average cost per square foot, a 10\u00d710 patio costs about $1,800 when professionally done. A larger patio in the 15\u00d725 range, or almost 400 square feet, will cost above $6,000.<\/p>\n
The cost of a installation includes removing grass and topsoil, adding a base layer of gravel and sand plus landscaper fabric to prevent weed growth. The bricks are then installed in your preferred design.<\/p>\n
Average Do It Yourself Cost<\/p>\n
$8.00 \u2013 $14.00 per Square Foot<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Average Contractor Installed Cost<\/p>\n $12.00 \u2013 $25.00 per Square Foot<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Typical Cost Average<\/p>\n $14.00 \u2013 $21.00 per Square Foot<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Last Updated: Wednesday, January 12, 2022<\/p>\n <\/img><\/p>\n We should note upfront that this page of Business Finance News discusses genuine brick patios. If you\u2019re planning a brick paver patio using bricks made from concrete rather than clay, see our Paver Stone Patio Costimate. A Stamped Concrete Patio that looks a lot like brick, especially if color is added to the concrete, is another option, along with a more affordable patio made of gravel or crushed stone.<\/p>\n A real brick patio delivers a classic touch and creates an outdoor living area that adds value to your home, especially if you install an outdoor firepit or kitchen to the space.\u00a0 Cost is higher than poured concrete patios and paver patios, but the look can be superior and high end like stamped concrete patio pads, especially on upscale homes. A major advantage of building a brick patio over having a concrete slab patio is that you can build it on your own with minimal equipment.\u00a0 Another advantage is that you can be creative and use different colored bricks to make designs that are aesthetically pleasing as well as functional.<\/p>\n Brick patios can be installed or built in a variety of ways and can use many different types of bricks.\u00a0 A dry brick patio is a patio that has sand or slag between the bricks to keep the bricks in place, rather than mortar.\u00a0 A few advantages of using a dry set brick patio are that you can replace bricks easily and the patio is less expensive to build and upkeep.<\/p>\n Wet set or mortar set brick patios are patios that have either concrete or mortar between the brick to secure the bricks.\u00a0 This type of brick patio is very durable and repels both ants and weeds well. The disadvantage for using a mortar set brick patio is that it is more costly to install and repair. Most brick patios are the dry-set type.<\/p>\n The type of brick used can have a significant impact on cost, as discussed below. For example, some \u201cvintage\u201d reclaimed brick is highly sought after, especially in classic colors, and is quite pricey. If you have a pre-WWII or historic home, vintage brick is an ideal choice if it\u2019s in the budget. Even contemporary clay brick is a better option than concrete pavers.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s dig deeper into cost factors, retail brick and material prices, DIY tips and much more.<\/p>\n How much does a real brick patio cost? Your price will be affected by these materials and installation factors.<\/p>\n A brick patio is constructed of more than just a layer of bricks. Here are the retail costs for the bricks and the underlying materials plus tools you might need.<\/p>\n These costs add up, and that\u2019s why genuine brick patio cost rises to $14.00 to $21.00 per square foot, or the higher cost estimate of $17.00 to $24.00 according to Homewyse. That\u2019s far more accurate than the Remodeling Expense estimate of just $3.00 to $6.00 per square foot, which won\u2019t cover materials when installing a genuine brick patio. Inch Calculator suggests $7.70 to $16.00 per square foot, and you could do a brick patio for that range if lower-end materials are used and installation is relatively easy.<\/p>\n For the average DIY project, building a brick patio will mostly take a weekend or 2-3 days depending on patio size and design.\u00a0 Home Depot offers a nice tutorial explaining step by step how to build the brick patio to enhance your outdoor living space.<\/p>\n Here are common projects homeowners also complete when considering an outdoor gas fire pit.<\/p>\n This is one project that you can tackle and complete if you have the time and energy to make it happen. It\u2019s not technically difficult, just physically challenging. Like many outdoor home improvement projects, it is labor-intensive. \u201cMany hands make light work,\u201d as they say, so ask some buddies to help with the promise you\u2019ll return the favor on their home improvement projects.<\/p>\n We recommend a dry set patio for DIYers. It makes sense for many reasons, but might lack the vintage look of a mortared brick patio. Save yourself the cost, hassle and long-term maintenance issues.<\/p>\n However, if you decide on a mortar or wet brick patio then there is a bit more work involved, which makes the entire process more complicated and difficult.\u00a0 Also, if you have to cut bricks to make special designs or curves, then it will also be more difficult to build, but not necessary to hire a professional landscaper or contractor.<\/p>\n If you decide to hire the project out, try to get at least three quotes.\u00a0 This will give you an idea on whether or not you are getting fair estimates for your brick patio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" $14.00 \u2013 $21.00 Per Square Foot Installed Genuine fired clay brick patios deliver classic beauty to your outdoor living area. 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\n<\/hr>\nOverview of Brick Patios<\/h2>\n
Product and Installation Supplies Cost Details<\/h2>\n
Genuine Brick Patio Cost Factors<\/h3>\n
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Retail Brick and Supplies Cost<\/h2>\n
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Permits, Inspection, Related Costs and Installation Time<\/h2>\n
Permits and Inspection Cost<\/h3>\n
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Related Costs and Installation Time <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Costs of Related Projects<\/h2>\n
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DIY or Hire a Pro?<\/h2>\n