When you think to start building your flagstone patio, you will notice that it is not as easy as it sounds.When building a flagstone patio, you first have to calculate the total cost of your project. This will include all of the tools that need to be bought, flagstone patio cost, and the amount spent on a professional builder. All of these costs need to be written down so that you know exactly how much you are going to spend.
To prepare the area base and then pour a concrete slab can cost you ranges from $1,000 -$2,000 for a 10x20-feet; $4,000 -$6,000 for 80x20-feet; and $5,000 -$10,000 for 100x100-feet. Smaller projects cost more per square yard because of minimum travel, labor and equipment costs. Concrete can be plain or have added color, texture or patterns--options that move a project to the higher end of the price ranges. You can save the cost if you do it your self this stage. Most of these pieces on this project are handled by two men and even the smaller sizes are quite heavy (for one man).
Step one, removing the existing lawn, was fairly easy on this job. The grass happened to be recently planted sod and was not yet deeply rooted.
Spray an outline of the patio and walkway with marking paint. Excavate the area to a depth of 6". Smooth and even out the grade with a landscaping rake. Further level and compact the surface using a hand or power tamper. Add and tamp 1" layers of gravel until there is a firm 3" thick compacted gravel base.
Special Thanks to Reliatex Construction 817.231.0423 Reliatex Construction - Fort Worth's Top Deck Builder - Home Remodeler and General Contractor
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