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How Much Does Thin Paver Cost in Chicago, Illinois?

Thin (about 3/4 to 1-1/2 inch) concrete, brick or stone overlay pavers bonded over an existing sound concrete patio, walkway or pool deck, per square foot.

Thin Paver in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $14 to $29 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 Paver in Chicago, Illinois

$14 – $29

per sq ft

Prices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for thin paver.

National average: $12 – $25 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $12 – $24 per sq ft

    Thin concrete overlay pavers in one gray color in a square grid pattern, bonded to the existing slab, sand-swept joints

  • Standard

    $14 – $29 per sq ft

    Thin concrete overlay pavers in a blended tumbled finish in a running-bond pattern, bonded to the existing slab, filled joints

  • Premium

    $17 – $36 per sq ft

    Thin stone-look concrete overlay pavers in a multi-size ashlar pattern with a contrasting border row, bonded to the slab, sealed

Cost Breakdown in Chicago

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$5.78 – $12sq ft
Laborlabor$5.46 – $11sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$1.54 – $3.21sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$1.03 – $2.14sq ft
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.

Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($5.40-$11.25 per square foot)
  • Labor ($4.20-$8.75 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($1.44-$3.00 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($0.96-$2.00 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.

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