Paver Patio Install

This proposal covers a new paver patio install at {{client_address}} — {{patio_sqft}} sq ft of {{paver_selection}} in {{pattern}} pattern.

Excavation & base

• Layout patio footprint per approved design

• Excavate to a depth of 8"–10" below finished patio grade (6" base + paver thickness + bedding sand)

• Haul-off of excavated soil

• Install non-woven geotextile fabric over subgrade (prevents aggregate migration into soil)

• Install 4"–6" of compacted 3/4-minus aggregate base, placed in 2"–3" lifts and compacted with plate compactor

• Install 1" of bedding sand (screeded flat to final grade)

Paver install

• Set pavers per {{pattern}} pattern, starting from a known edge

• Cut pavers with wet saw for edges and curves (PPE used for silica dust safety per OSHA)

• Install edge restraint (plastic snap-edge or concrete curb) around perimeter

• Compact pavers with plate compactor (rubber pad protects surface)

• Install polymeric sand in joints; activate with water and cure per manufacturer spec

Drainage

• Pitch patio away from house (minimum 1% slope, target 2%)

• Coordinate with downspouts if patio intersects roof drainage; discharge away from patio surface

Closeout

• Final sweep and clean

• Homeowner walkthrough; review care guide

Estimated duration: 3–7 working days depending on patio size and layout complexity.

Start date: {{start_date}}. Weather delays avoid work in sustained rain (polymeric sand install requires dry conditions).

Total contract price: {{total}}

• **Deposit: {{deposit}}** — signing

• **Balance: remainder** — at completion and walk-through

Balance due at completion.

Invoices are due upon receipt. Payments more than ten (10) calendar days past due accrue a service charge of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month on the unpaid balance, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less. {{contractor_name}} reserves the right to stop work and preserve lien rights if any progress payment is not received within five (5) business days of the due date. All retained mechanic's lien, stop notice, and bond rights under applicable state law are preserved.

The following items are specifically NOT included in the contract price and are the responsibility of {{client_name}} unless added by written Change Order:

• Permits, plan-review fees, and jurisdictional inspection fees unless explicitly itemized above

• Repair or remediation of pre-existing code violations discovered during the work

• Asbestos, lead paint, mold, or other hazardous material abatement

• Structural engineering, architectural drawings, or third-party design services

• Finish selections, fixtures, or appliances not listed in the itemized scope

• Work on concealed systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, framing) beyond the points of connection identified

• Landscaping restoration beyond returning disturbed areas to rough grade

• Post-completion cleaning beyond construction broom-clean

• Demolition of existing concrete or asphalt patio (priced separately; typically $3–$6 per sq ft)

• Retaining walls adjacent to patio

• Pergola, firepit, or outdoor kitchen (priced separately)

• Outdoor electrical (lighting circuits, receptacles)

• Grading beyond the patio footprint for drainage

• Landscape restoration beyond patio edges (itemized if needed)

This proposal is based on the following assumptions. If any assumption is incorrect, the contract price and schedule are subject to adjustment by Change Order:

• Site access is available during normal working hours (7am–5pm, Monday–Saturday)

• Adequate parking is available within 100 feet of the work area

• Electrical power and potable water are available on-site at no cost to contractor

• Existing structural elements, waste lines, water supply, and electrical service are in serviceable condition unless noted

• {{client_name}} will remove personal property, artwork, and valuables from the work area prior to start

• Work is based on a single mobilization; re-mobilization required due to delays outside contractor's control will be billed at current rates

• Existing subgrade is typical soil (no major fill removal or soil stabilization required)

• Site has access for mini-excavator or skid-steer if needed

• No utility conflicts in excavation path (811 verifies)

Any modification to the scope, specifications, materials, or schedule set forth in this agreement must be authorized in writing as a Change Order signed by both parties before the work is performed. Each Change Order will describe the modified scope, any adjustment to the contract price, and any impact on the schedule. Verbal instructions do not modify this agreement. Additional time and cost associated with unforeseen conditions — including but not limited to concealed rot, asbestos, mold, faulty prior installation, unmarked utilities, or code-required upgrades triggered by the work — will be documented as a Change Order and billed at the rates stated in this proposal or at {{contractor_name}}'s then-current published labor rates, whichever is in effect at the time the condition is discovered.

{{contractor_name}} warrants the workmanship of the installed work for a period of one (1) year from the date of substantial completion. Manufacturer warranties on materials and equipment pass through to {{client_name}} as provided by the manufacturer and are the exclusive source of any material warranty. This warranty does not cover normal wear, abuse, neglect, acts of God, subsequent work performed by others, damage from settlement or movement of the building, or modifications to the installed work performed without written consent. To make a warranty claim, {{client_name}} must notify {{contractor_name}} in writing within thirty (30) days of discovering the alleged defect and allow reasonable access to inspect and repair.

This proposal is valid for 30 days from the proposal date ({{proposal_date}}). Pricing is subject to change after that date due to material market fluctuations and scheduling availability. Acceptance requires signature below and receipt of the deposit amount stated in Payment Terms. Upon acceptance, this proposal, together with any attached specifications and subsequent written Change Orders, constitutes the complete agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral or written discussions.

**{{contractor_name}}** — License {{contractor_license}}

By: ________________________ Date: ______________

Print Name: ________________________

**{{client_name}}** — Owner / Authorized Representative

By: ________________________ Date: ______________

Print Name: ________________________

Property Address: {{client_address}}