Small Paver Courtyard
AI-generated design concept, not a completed project.
$4,550–$7,150 · planning range · 3–5 working days in suitable weather
Purpose & footprint
- Make a usable outdoor sitting area without a covered structure or outdoor kitchen.
- 10 × 12 ft ground-level patio; 120 sq ft
Scope & quantities
- Deck / patio area: 120 sq ft — Composite deck
Materials & finishes
- Concrete pavers
- Compacted aggregate base
- Edge restraint
- Existing lawn edge retained
Options
- Running bond pavers
- Gravel border
Trades & site requirements
- Carpentry and finish installation; confirm any specialist trade needs on site.
- Check access, working clearances, occupied-home protection, waste removal and delivery space.
- Check substrate condition, moisture and concealed services before installation.
Permits & engineering
- Verify local permit requirements and HOA restrictions before work; this concept does not establish an exemption.
- Confirm anchoring, concealed wiring and applicable fire-clearance requirements.
Sequence & duration
- Measure and inspect → confirm scope and selections → check approvals → order materials → protect the site → install → inspect and finish.
- 3–5 working days in suitable weather
- Installation window excludes design, approvals, fabrication lead times and unforeseen repairs.
Estimate basis & inclusions
- $4,550–$7,150
- Lower-finish planning allowance from the existing DFW quantity-based cost guide, plus a small-job mobilization allowance. Current supplier and trade pricing remains unverified.
- Covers only the stated quantities and installation scope; decorative objects and adjacent rooms are not included.
- Site condition, access, material choice, waste, permit requirements and concealed damage can change the written quote.
Exclusions & unknowns
- Roof, pergola or kitchen
- Major drainage or grading
- Furniture and planting
- Permit and engineering fees, taxes and contingency require confirmation; they are not guaranteed included.
- Furniture, styling and loose appliances are excluded unless explicitly listed.
Care & maintenance
- Inspect exterior seals, drainage and fasteners seasonally; maintain finishes to the manufacturer’s schedule.
- Final maintenance instructions depend on the products selected.
Next steps
- Save the concept and note what you want to keep or change.
- Bring room dimensions and existing-condition photos to a walkthrough.
- Confirm a written scope, selections, permit needs and site-specific quote before work.
About this concept
- AI-generated design concept; not a photograph of a completed True Form job.
- Images illustrate a design direction; dimensions, code compliance and buildability require site verification.