Paver Patio Planner

Measure the patio, lock in the paver pattern, check slope away from the structure, plan excavation and spoil, then move through base, bedding sand, pavers, edge restraint, and polymeric sand in one guided flow.

By: CalcHub Editorial Operated by: Cloudtopia
Maintenance: Updated when formulas, supplier packaging, or guidance change.
Method: Research + supplier/manufacturer guidance + calculator cross-checks.
Guided Planner

Paver Patio Planner

Walk through patio measurement, product selection, slope, excavation, support layers, pavers, edge restraint, and joint sand in one exact hardscape plan.

9 required steps2 optional refinements0/9 required complete
Path depth
Choose how much detail you want in the planner.

DIY keeps the common path lightweight. Pro keeps the same flow but preserves richer assumptions and quote-ready detail as the exact outdoor flows expand.

Current required step
Measure patio area and perimeter

Follow the next required step first. Optional refinements come after the core path is finished.

Required path

Complete these steps in order, then finish with the project summary.

Step 1
Measure patio area and perimeter
Measurement
Current

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Step 2
Choose paver type and pattern
Paver selection
Locked

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Step 3
Check slope away from the structure
Slope check
Locked

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Step 4
Plan excavation and spoil
Excavation and spoil
Locked

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Step 5
Calculate compacted base
Compacted base
Locked

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Step 6
Calculate bedding sand
Bedding sand
Locked

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Step 7
Calculate field pavers
Field pavers
Locked

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Step 8
Calculate edge restraint
Edge restraint
Locked

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Step 9
Calculate polymeric sand
Polymeric sand
Locked

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Finish
Project summary
Review, print, and copy the full project plan.
Locked

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Optional refinements

Use these only when you need a more specialized estimate after the required path.

Optional
Optional drainage follow-up
Drainage follow-up
Later

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Optional
Optional lighting planning
Lighting planning
Later

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