What compaction means
Compaction is pressing soil or gravel down with a plate compactor or roller so it is dense and will not settle under a slab, patio or wall.
Where it matters on a landscaping job
Compacting in thin layers is slower than dumping and running the plate once, and it is the difference between a patio that stays flat and a callback. Show it in the scope.
What it costs
Jobs that involve compaction are priced in the paver patio cost guide: about $4,900 typical, usually $2,700 to $7,500. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price. The paver patio cost calculator prices a job line by line.
Work it out
- Free calculator: Paver patio cost calculator
- Cost guide: Paver patio cost
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