- Choose your shape, colors and textures. Simpler paving designs cost less. To get a bigger discount on price, be open to using the discarded pieces that no one seems to want. You can organize these pieces to build character into your walkway or patio. Try to find broken pieces with the same color in texture or matching texture.
- Look for free slabs before you start buying. Check with friends, family members, church associates or anyone you know who has just finished a landscaping job. Ask them to give you their remaining slabs to save them time and money for the cleanup. Check online classifieds and "freecycle" groups to trade and barter for slabs.
- Shop online and compare prices. Large chain manufacturers are generally the most expensive sales route. Visit masonry supply companies and home improvement stores to compare prices. Measure the area that you are going to pave to ensure that you don't buy more material than you need. Don't be afraid to ask for a better price.
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