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Message: [QUOTE="huskypantz, post: 2463595, member: 65"] I build a 400 sq foot+ patio with 16" square pavers, I think I dug about 6"+ for base. All digging was by hand and did it solo. I laid weedblock, the weeds between the pavers are minimal - but there is some moss now. I spray weed/grass killer every year or two. My patio is against my foundation so grading a downslope was very important. I also laid PVC drainpipes to a French drain under one section. If you do it, rent a plate compactor. Overall, the project was no joke - lots of physical labor for me. I think the tally was 7 yards of dirt, sand and gravel shoveled out and then in. I don't remember the exact cost but it was several hundred dollars best guess. Definitely less than $1,000. I think it was just over a week worth of work, but I put in 3-5 hours every weekday night plus fairly full days on the (two) weekends. If I had to do it again, I'd consider making it larger. I have a table with 6 chairs on the patio. It fits fine but when you add a garden hose storage unit, large plant pots and a grill it starts to feel a little cramped. I like smaller pavers but it was so much freakin' work already that I went with a larger paver that had a faux smaller-stone pattern. If I was going to build a deck, I'd go with composite/trek. [/QUOTE]