Basic
$7.82 – $22 per sq ft
Thin clay brick pavers in a running bond, mortar-set on the existing surface, standard red, mortar-filled joints
How Much Does Thin Brick Paver Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Supply and install thin brick pavers/veneer over an existing patio or floor surface (thin brick units and setting labor, no full-depth base rebuild).
Thin Brick Paver in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $9.20 to $25 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Thin Brick Paver in Chicago, Illinois
$9.20 – $25
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for thin brick paver.
National average: $8 – $22 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$9.20 – $25 per sq ft
Thin clay brick pavers in a basketweave pattern, blended color, mortar-set, mortar joints tooled
Premium
$12 – $32 per sq ft
Thin tumbled antique-look clay pavers in herringbone with a soldier-course border, mortar-set, tooled joints, sealed
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.85 – $11 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.64 – $10 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.03 – $2.82 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.68 – $1.88 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($3.60-$9.90 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.80-$7.70 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.96-$2.64 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.64-$1.76 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Thin Brick Paver, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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