The number every homeowner wants first is the one we can’t give over the phone. Patio pricing in Ottawa runs from roughly $18 to $45 a square foot installed, and where your project lands inside that swing comes down to four things we can only judge standing in your yard.
Before the numbers, one caveat worth more than the numbers: the figures below come from price guides that Ottawa landscaping companies publish to set expectations, not from survey data. Use them to plan. The only figure that pays for your patio is a written, line-item quote measured on site.
What Ottawa landscapers are publishing in 2026
Across the reputable local guides, installed interlock lands in a $18–$45 per square foot band, and material grade does most of the moving:
| Source | Published range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Landscaping | $18–$45/sq ft | Economy $18–22, mid $25–35, premium $45+; “most high-quality projects fall in the mid-to-high $30s” |
| Interlock Experts | $25–$40/sq ft | ”Designer patio with edge restraints” |
| Maverick Landscaping | $18–$22/sq ft average | Concrete pavers $18–25, natural stone $30–40+ |
For a rough total, Maverick puts a 200–300 sq ft patio at $4,000–$7,000. Bigger and simpler comes in lower per foot. Small and detailed costs more per foot, because the same mobilization and finishing time spreads over fewer squares.
The four things that actually move the price
Material. Standard concrete pavers sit at the bottom of the range. Large-format slabs and natural stone sit at the top (Maverick). Driveway-grade 80 mm pavers run about $2 a foot over the 50 mm patio pavers.
What’s under the pavers. In a climate that freezes and thaws all winter, the granular base decides whether the patio is still flat in ten years. A deeper, properly compacted base costs more up front, and it’s the worst possible place to save. We dig into that in our base-depth guide.
Site prep and access. Tearing out an old deck, a concrete pad or first-generation interlock adds labour, and so does correcting a grade that has drifted. A 36-inch side-yard gate means the mini-excavator and every cubic yard of base go through one tight gap. Permeable systems add another 10–20% (Maverick).
Design. A rectangle cuts fast. Curves, soldier-course borders, banding and inlays mean more saw time and more waste, and that shows up in the price.
Reading a quote without getting burned
Two quotes for “a patio” are rarely the same patio. Line up the scope before you compare the price:
- Base depth and material. Ask for the compacted granular depth in inches and the exact paver line. A quote that comes in lower because the base is shallower has not saved you anything.
- Edges and joints. Polymeric sand and a real edge restraint keep the field tight. Confirm both are in the price, not assumed.
- Excavation and disposal. Is removing and hauling away the old surface included, or billed later?
- The licence. Since March 1, 2026 the City of Ottawa has required hardscaping contractors to hold a municipal business licence. Ask to see it.
We quote every job as a fixed-price scope with the base depth, paver line and edge detailing written out, so you’re weighing the actual work instead of a round number. Want a real figure for your yard? Book a free on-site estimate and we’ll measure and price it inside five business days.
Published April 14, 2026 by ALM Construction & Landscaping. General information for Ottawa-area homeowners, not a substitute for the City's determination on your specific project.