Brick and StoneA brick patio has a charming, old-world look that would be right at home in any number of settings. Estimated cost: $8 to $16 per square foot, installedPro or DIY? A small, simple brick patio using the dry-laid method can be installed in a few weekends of dedicated work by someone who's DIY savvy. A large patio or one with a complex design is probably best left to the pros.Process: A mason laying a brick patio will start by digging and leveling to prepare the ground. He or she will then lay concrete on top of crushed stone or gravel to form a base before laying the bricks with mortar.
A brick patio has a charming, old-world look that would be right at home in any number of settings.
Estimated cost: $8 to $16 per square foot, installed
Pro or DIY? A small, simple brick patio using the dry-laid method can be installed in a few weekends of dedicated work by someone who's DIY savvy. A large patio or one with a complex design is probably best left to the pros.