Weight of Materials

Weight of materials moved to build a typical 100 sq.ft. patio in a back yard.

• Soil excavated and hauled away: 6,000 - 8,000 lbs (based on a final grade yard)
• Road crush brought in: 5,000 - 6000 lbs
• Sand brought in: 800 - 1000 lbs
• Paving Stone brought in:  3,000 lbs (lifted at least twice; once to move, once to place)

Total weight moved 17,800 lbs – 21,000 lbs for a 100 sq.ft. patio

Therefore a 500 sq.ft. patio could require close to 100,000 lbs of material moved to complete the project.