Quick Answer
A paver patio in Plymouth County prices at $14–22 per square foot all-in (materials + labor + paver), with standard backyard 200 sq ft jobs averaging $17/sq ft = $3,400. Material runs $6–8/sq ft; paver itself $4–7/sq ft; labor $5–8/sq ft. This worksheet covers bid math for 100–400 sq ft Plymouth County jobs with the access modifiers built in.
Why Plymouth County Is Different from Boston Suburbs
Plymouth County paver pricing runs 15–20% below Boston-suburb pricing for two reasons:
- Lower labor rates. Plymouth crews bill $70–80/hr vs. $85–95/hr in Boston metro.
- Better access. Plymouth, Kingston, Halifax, Middleborough yards typically allow mini-excavator and skid-steer in. Cuts excavation/base time roughly 50%.
Plymouth County urban pockets (Brockton specifically) price closer to Boston suburb rates due to tighter lots and clay soil. Rural Plymouth County (Plympton, Carver, Halifax) prices at the bottom of the range.
This worksheet gives the bid math.
Standard Spec for the Worksheet
A typical Plymouth County backyard paver patio:
- Excavation: 8" deep
- Geotextile fabric: non-woven, full coverage
- Base: 6" Dense Pack ¾"-to-minus, compacted in 2 lifts
- Leveling layer: 1" stone dust
- Pavers: 2⅜" pedestrian pavers (concrete)
- Joint sand: Mason sand or polymer sand
- Edge restraint: Plastic, 12" spikes
Per ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute) standards.
Material Cost Per Square Foot
For a 200 sq ft patio:
| Item | Quantity | Total | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dense Pack ¾"-to-minus | 3.7 cu yd | $240 | $1.20 |
| Blue Stone Dust | 0.7 cu yd | $50 | $0.25 |
| Mason sand (joint) | 0.4 cu yd | $30 | $0.15 |
| Geotextile fabric | 220 sq ft | $90 | $0.45 |
| Edge restraint + spikes | 60 lin-ft | $80 | $0.40 |
| Aggregate materials subtotal | $490 | $2.45 | |
| Pavers | 200 sq ft + 5% | $1,000–1,400 | $5.00–7.00 |
| Total material per sq ft | $7.45–9.45 |
Add 10% waste/contingency: ~$8.50/sq ft material cost.
Browse patio & walkway base materials for current per-yard rates.
Labor Cost Per Square Foot
Labor breakdown for a 2-person crew on a typical 200 sq ft Plymouth County patio:
- Excavation (mini-excavator): 4 hours
- Fabric + base in 2 lifts (compaction): 6 hours
- Stone dust screed: 1 hour
- Paver lay: 6–8 hours
- Edge restraint: 1 hour
- Joint sand: 1 hour
- Cleanup: 1 hour
- Total: 20–22 crew-hours
For 200 sq ft = 0.10–0.11 crew-hours per sq ft. At $75/hr Plymouth County crew-hour rate: $7.50–8.25/sq ft labor.
(Plymouth County crew-hour rates run $65–90 depending on crew size and access.)
Total Bid
| Cost Category | Per Sq Ft | 200 sq ft Total |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $8.50 | $1,700 |
| Labor (2-person crew) | $7.75 | $1,550 |
| Equipment (mini-excavator, plate compactor) | $1.00 | $200 |
| Overhead + profit (25%) | $4.30 | $860 |
| TOTAL BID | $21.55/sq ft | $4,310 |
Most Plymouth County contractors land bids at $17–22/sq ft including bid variability. Smaller jobs (100 sq ft) skew lower per sq ft due to less efficient labor.
Plymouth County-Specific Add-Ons
| Add-On | Reason | Add per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|
| Tight access (Brockton row houses) | Limited mini access | +$3 |
| Tree-root cutting | Plymouth Center mature canopy | +$2 |
| Hardscape removal | Existing patio cut | +$5 |
| Curved or irregular shape | More cutting | +$2 |
| Fire pit cutout | Custom layout | +$300 flat |
| Step-up to house (1–3 risers) | Riser stones, additional base | +$400 flat |
| Permit if required | Some Plymouth towns | +$150 flat |
A simple square 200 sq ft Plymouth back patio hits $14–17/sq ft. A custom curved patio with fire pit cutout, step-up, and tight Brockton access hits $25/sq ft.
Square Foot Pricing Bands by Plymouth County Zone
| Zone | Bid Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rural Plymouth (Plympton, Carver, Halifax) | $14–18/sq ft | Best access, lowest labor |
| Plymouth Center (mature yards) | $16–20/sq ft | Tree roots common |
| Kingston, Duxbury, Marshfield | $16–19/sq ft | Standard mid-county |
| Brockton (urban tight) | $19–24/sq ft | Tightest access in county |
| Cohasset, Hingham, Norwell | $18–22/sq ft | Premium materials common |
Crew Logistics
A 2-person crew can complete a 200 sq ft Plymouth County paver patio in 2.5–3 days with mini-excavator access:
- Day 1 morning: Mark, excavate, fabric.
- Day 1 afternoon: Base in 2 lifts.
- Day 2 morning: Stone dust screed, start pavers.
- Day 2 afternoon + Day 3 morning: Finish pavers, edge restraint.
- Day 3 afternoon: Joint sand, cleanup, walkthrough.
Schedule deliveries: base material day 1 morning, pavers day 2 morning. Order from patio & walkway base with 24-hour lead time during the June squeeze.
What You'll Need from Ottr (200 sq ft Job)
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Dense Pack ¾"-to-minus | 3.7 cubic yards |
| Blue Stone Dust | 0.7 cubic yards |
| Mason sand | 0.4 cubic yards |
Browse Plymouth County landscape supply, patio & walkway base, and the full Ottr catalog for delivery scheduling.
For the universal MA price reference, see Pricing French Drain Jobs in Any MA: Lin-Ft Worksheet. For the install method, see How to Install a Paver Patio Base in a Norfolk County Backyard.
The short version: $17/sq ft average for Plymouth County paver patios; $14–22 range. Materials $8.50/sq ft, labor $7.75/sq ft, overhead/profit on top. Mini-excavator access is the biggest variable.
