Paver patio cost in Virginia Beach, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $2,650 – $4,850
- Per sq ft
- $8.90 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $4,250
- Rank of 300 metros
- #254
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a paver patio in Virginia Beach, plan on $2,650 to $4,850 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $8.90 to $15 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $18.51 an hour in the Virginia Beach area, 18% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Virginia Beach, VA, standard level
$3,300 to $4,200
About $10.50 to $13 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,350 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,400 |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $240 |
| Total | $3,300 | $4,200 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Virginia Beach, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,750 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,150 | $2,750 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $170 | $340 | 5% |
| Total | $2,650 | $3,750 | $4,850 | 100% |
Why Virginia Beach prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $18.51 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Virginia Beach is 0.84 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 57% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Virginia Beach metro is 96.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,450, compared with $1,500 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (97.9) and land at $0 to $340.
Virginia Beach labor market for paver patio
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Virginia Beach is 0.84 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $18.51 an hour, 18% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.29 and $21.90 an hour. About 5,660 work in the metro. That is 74.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021), 30% of the weighting: a median of $24.22 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.87. The middle half of them earn between $22.43 and $27.40 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 5.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 20%) the local median is $17.56 an hour, which is 7% below the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $16.64 and $20.80 an hour. BLS counts 4,410 of them working in the area, 57.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 61.3), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($21.90 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $190. At the 25th percentile ($17.29) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 5.1% or 1.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 763,060 jobs in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area. That makes it the 40th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.49% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $17.29 | $18.51 | $21.90 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons (47-2021) | 30% | $22.43 | $24.22 | $27.40 | $29.87 | 0.81 | metro |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 20% | $16.64 | $17.56 | $20.80 | $18.82 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Climate in Virginia Beach: timing your paver patio job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Oceana Nas (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Virginia Beach (11 of 12 months). January has an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 50 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Virginia Beach gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (5.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 32 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 32 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 53 | 33 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 39 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 56 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 66 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 70 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 69 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 64 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 53 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 42 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 54 | 35 | 3.3 | Workable |
Virginia Beach against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Virginia Beach. Greenville comes closest at about $3,750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VAthis page | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | |
| Richmond, VA70 miles | $2,750 – $5,000 | $3,900 | +3% |
| Greenville, NC100 miles | $2,700 – $4,850 | $3,750 | level |
| Lexington Park, MD100 miles | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,200 | +12% |
| Raleigh, NC135 miles | $2,800 – $5,150 | $3,950 | +6% |
| Charlottesville, VA145 miles | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | +6% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $2,850 – $5,200 | $4,050 | +7% |
| United States | $3,000 – $5,450 | $4,250 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Virginia Beach comes in at #254 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,650; the cheapest is Dothan, AL at $3,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Virginia Beach is 7% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $2,750 – $5,000 | $3,900 | +3% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $2,650 – $4,750 | $3,700 | −1% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | +6% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $2,650 – $4,850 | $3,750 | level |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $2,750 – $5,000 | $3,850 | +3% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $2,750 – $5,050 | $3,900 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Virginia Beach's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Virginia Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $2,850 – $5,150 | $4,000 | +6% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $2,800 – $5,150 | $3,950 | +6% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $3,450 – $6,300 | $4,900 | +30% |
| Providence, RI | 714,120 jobs | $3,450 – $6,350 | $4,900 | +30% |
Add-ons priced for Virginia Beach
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Virginia Beach by the average of the local wage index (0.84) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 0.90. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Excavation and haul-away | $270 – $1,350 |
Planning more than one job in Virginia Beach?
Because every project leans on different trades, Virginia Beach's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete slab runs −8% and concrete driveway −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,250 | −9% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,200 – $12,300 | −10% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | −11% |
Virginia Beach: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Virginia Beach wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$2,650 to $3,550
Basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard
Standard
$3,300 to $4,200
Mid-grade pavers, a border or curve, some regrading
Premium
$4,000 to $4,850
Natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $1,300 – $1,750 | $1,650 – $2,150 | $2,000 – $2,500 |
| 16x16 (256 sq ft) | $2,300 – $3,050 | $2,850 – $3,600 | $3,450 – $4,200 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $3,550 – $4,700 | $4,400 – $5,500 | $5,250 – $6,350 |
| pool deck (800 sq ft) | $7,100 – $9,200 | $8,700 – $10,800 | $10,300 – $12,400 |
Paver patio: what moves the price in Virginia Beach
Excavation and grading
Digging out is $1-$5 per sq ft; regrading a sloped yard is $0.40-$2.00 per sq ft.
Pattern
Herringbone and curves take longer to lay and waste more stone than a running bond.
Permit
At-grade patios often need no permit; add a retaining wall, a cover, or a connection to the house and that changes.
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Paver patio in Virginia Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a paver patio in Virginia Beach?
For 300 sq ft, expect $2,650 to $4,850 in the Virginia Beach area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,300 to $4,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for paver patio in Virginia Beach?
About $8.90 to $15 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $340 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $17.
+Is paver patio cheaper in Virginia Beach or Richmond?
Richmond is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $3,900, which is 3% more than Virginia Beach ($3,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Virginia Beach?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $3,750. Materials are 39% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Virginia Beach?
$3,550 to $6,350. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does paver patio need a permit in Virginia Beach?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $340 for fees in the Virginia Beach area (our national range of $0 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Virginia Beach expensive for paver patio compared with the rest of Virginia?
Virginia Beach is 7% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($4,050 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Virginia Beach?
The BLS median is $18.51 an hour in the Virginia Beach area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.29 to $21.90.
+What do basic and premium paver patio work cost in Virginia Beach?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $2,650 to $3,550 and premium work $4,000 to $4,850. Basic means: basic concrete pavers, simple pattern, level yard. Premium means: natural stone or clay brick, complex pattern, slope or retaining edge.
+When is the best time to install a paver patio in Virginia Beach?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "excavation and haul-away" add in Virginia Beach?
$270 to $1,350 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Paver patio near Virginia Beach
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: 2026 Paver Patio Cost | Paver Installation Costs (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Stamped Concrete Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020