By Gabriela Venegas • August 15, 2026 • 6 min read
If you are planning a paver patio in the San Fernando Valley, the first question is almost always the same: what will it cost? Here is an honest, up to date breakdown for 2026, so you can budget with confidence before you ever pick up the phone.
Most installed paver patios in the Los Angeles area run about $12 to $30 per square foot, fully installed with base prep and labor. A small, simple patio comes in lower. A large patio with premium materials and detailed patterns runs higher. For a typical 300 square foot patio, that usually lands somewhere between roughly $4,000 and $9,000.
It helps to see where the money goes:
Using the ranges above, here is what different sizes tend to run, fully installed:
These are ranges, not quotes. Where your project lands depends on the factors below.
Poured concrete is often cheaper up front. But in Los Angeles, decorative and stamped concrete can run $22 to $70 per square foot installed, which overlaps with pavers. And pavers tend to last longer and resist cracking in our heat and soils. We break down the full comparison in pavers vs concrete in Southern California.
A few things specific to the San Fernando Valley and the foothills affect your patio:
Beyond the daily enjoyment, a paver patio is one of the better returns in outdoor remodeling. Industry studies put the added value of a well built outdoor living space in the range of 12 to 20 percent, and patios often recoup a large share of their cost at resale. Add in decades of low maintenance life, and pavers usually pay off.
The ranges above are a solid starting point, but every yard is different. Mi Casa Exteriors gives you a clear, upfront quote after a free on site visit, so there are no surprises. Call us at (818) 213-3661 or request a free estimate.
Most installed paver patios run about $12 to $30 per square foot, so a typical 300 square foot patio often falls between roughly $4,000 and $9,000. The exact price depends on the paver material, base and drainage work, and the pattern you choose.
Basic broom finish concrete is usually cheaper up front. But decorative or stamped concrete in Los Angeles can run $22 to $70 per square foot, which can cost as much as pavers, and pavers last longer and resist cracking.
Most small to medium patios of 200 to 400 square feet take about 2 to 4 days. Larger patios and complex designs can take a week or more, including base prep and cleanup.
Yes. A well built outdoor living space can add roughly 12 to 20 percent in value to that area of the home, and patios tend to recoup a large share of their cost at resale.
A simple ground level patio usually does not need a permit. Raised patios, retaining walls over a certain height, and work in hillside or fire zones may. We handle permitting when your project needs it.
