Pool Pavers Cost: 2026 Installed Price Calculator
Mike Martin, MA CSL, is the founder and construction cost editor of RemodelingExpense. His residential construction experience informs the site’s cost research, calculators, and homeowner project guidance.
Pool pavers cost ranges from $12.00 to $35.00 per sq. ft. installed, with most 600 sq. ft. pool paver projects costing about $7,200 to $21,000.
This estimate is for pool paver installation, including concrete pavers, brick pavers, travertine pavers, porcelain pavers, natural stone pavers, base preparation, edge restraints, sand-set installation, and local labor. It is not for plain concrete pool decks, aggregate concrete pool decks, colored concrete pool decks, stamped concrete pool decks, quarry stone pavers only, coping replacement, or full pool renovation.
Enter your ZIP code and pool deck size below to estimate local material, labor, and installed cost.
Cost Calculator
Pool Pavers Cost Calculator
Pool pavers cost depends on pool deck size, concrete pavers, brick pavers, travertine, porcelain, natural stone, paver thickness, sand-set base, drainage, edge restraints, coping transitions, pool-safe texture, heat retention, slip resistance, sealing, repairs, demolition, permits, and local labor rates.
Your estimated cost
For 600 sq. ft.
$7,200 – $21,000
About $12 – $35 per sq. ft.
Use your estimate as a starting point, then compare real prices from local contractors.
| Cost item | Low estimate | High estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Material | $3,000 | $9,000 |
| Labor | $4,200 | $12,000 |
| Estimated installed cost | $7,200 | $21,000 |
| Installed cost per sq. ft. | $12 | $35 |
Why your price may change
- Local labor rates vary.
- Material quality affects the price.
- Old material removal, repairs, permits, or code updates can add cost.
- Hard-to-reach areas, complex layouts, rush jobs, or premium contractors may cost more.
Estimate includes local labor adjustments and may differ slightly from rounded national cost examples.
Pool Pavers Cost vs Value
Pool Pavers may recover about 50%–70% of its cost.
Bottom line: Pool pavers cost more than plain concrete in most projects, but they can improve design flexibility, drainage, repairability, and poolside appearance, with value driven by paver type, base prep, coping transitions, slip resistance, sealing, and local labor.
Worth it: Homeowners who want a paver pool deck using concrete pavers, brick pavers, travertine, porcelain, natural stone, or a repairable pool surround surface.
Skip it: Projects where plain concrete, aggregate concrete, colored concrete, stamped concrete, stained concrete, quarry stone pavers, or full pool renovation is the main scope.
ROI ranges are planning estimates and should not be treated as an appraisal. This is only an estimate. Real resale value depends on your home, neighborhood, market, project quality, and buyer demand.
How to Measure Pool Pavers
Measure the pool deck surface in square feet. Break the pool surround into rectangles, measure each section, then add the totals together. A 600 sq. ft. pool paver project is common for many backyard pools with walking space, lounge space, and coping transitions.
Pool paver pricing changes when the quote includes old deck removal, base repair, drainage correction, curved cuts, coping transitions, edge restraints, polymeric sand, sealing, or difficult access around the pool.
Pool Pavers Cost Factors
Contractor Reality Check
Pool pavers cost more than plain concrete because the job includes individual units, base prep, layout, cuts, edge restraints, and joint material. Ask whether the quote includes paver type, thickness, base depth, drainage slope, coping transitions, pool-safe texture, edge restraints, polymeric sand, sealing, and repair access around the pool.
What to Confirm Before You Sign
- Total pool deck size in square feet
- Paver type: concrete, brick, travertine, porcelain, or natural stone
- Paver thickness, surface texture, and slip resistance
- Base preparation, compaction, and drainage plan
- Pool coping transitions and edge details
- Cutting around curves, steps, skimmers, drains, and pool equipment
- Edge restraints, joint sand, polymeric sand, and sealing
- Demolition, disposal, access, and repair scope
Common Pool Paver Add-On Costs
| Item | Typical Added Cost |
|---|---|
| Old pool deck demolition | $3.00 – $8.00 per sq. ft. |
| Base repair or grading correction | $2.00 – $8.00 per sq. ft. |
| Pool coping repair or replacement | $30 – $100+ per linear ft. |
| Polymeric sand | $1.00 – $3.00 per sq. ft. |
| Paver sealing | $1.50 – $4.00 per sq. ft. |
Pool Pavers Cost by Type
| Pool Paver Type | Installed Cost per Sq. Ft. | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete pool pavers | $12.00 – $22.00 | Lower-cost paver pool decks with many shape and color options |
| Brick pool pavers | $16.00 – $28.00 | Traditional pool surrounds and warm hardscape designs |
| Travertine pool pavers | $20.00 – $35.00 | Natural stone pool decks, lighter surface color, and premium poolside appearance |
| Porcelain or natural stone pool pavers | $25.00 – $35.00+ | High-end pool decks, upgraded finishes, and specialty surface designs |
Cost by Pool Paver Deck Size
| Pool Deck Size | Estimated Installed Cost |
|---|---|
| 400 sq. ft. | $4,800 – $14,000 |
| 600 sq. ft. | $7,200 – $21,000 |
| 800 sq. ft. | $9,600 – $28,000 |
| 1,000 sq. ft. | $12,000 – $35,000 |
Are Pool Pavers Worth It?
Pool pavers are usually worth it when you want a more finished pool surround, better design flexibility, and easier spot repairs than poured concrete. They cost more than plain concrete in most projects, but individual pavers can often be lifted and reset if settling, drainage, or utility access becomes an issue. They may not be the best choice if you want the lowest upfront cost or a surface with fewer joints.
Related Pool & Spa Cost Guides
References
- Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute
- Concrete Network: Concrete Pool Decks
- American Concrete Institute
- NAHB: Building Codes
Last Updated: 6/20/26
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