Avon is one of the few metro towns with a published, local paver-patio price guide. Here's what it says, what the ground is like in Hendricks County, and how permits work in the Town of Avon.
What Avon homeowners typically pay
A 2026 installation guide from a Hendricks County contractor puts paver patios in the Avon area at $15–$35 per sq ft installed, with most Avon projects landing around $20–$22 per sq ft.
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That's roughly $6,600 for a 300 sq ft patio1. The same guide estimates a 300 sq ft patio by material:
| Material | 300 sq ft, installed (estimate) |
|---|---|
| Concrete pavers | $4,500–$6,600 |
| Clay brick | $5,400–$7,800 |
| Natural stone | $7,200–$10,800 |
| Travertine | $8,400–$12,300 |
Source: Sam's Outdoor Solutions (2026)1, a contractor's published estimate, not a quote. Your price depends on access, design and site prep.
The guide also says heavy clay can call for a deeper base, adding roughly $500–$1,200. For comparison, Angi's metro-Indianapolis average is $3,637, with most homeowners paying $2,297–$6,6993. The two figures use different methods, so treat them as a range rather than a quote.
How Avon-area patios should be built
The Avon guide describes excavation of about 6–10 inches, a 6–8 inch compacted base of #57 stone, and a surface slope of about 1/4 inch per foot away from the house.
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It puts the normal installation season at April through October1. If you're comparing bids, those are good numbers to ask about. A quote that doesn't say how deep the base is isn't really comparable.
The ground supports that caution. In the USDA soil survey for Hendricks County, the most common series by mapped acreage are Crosby (about 32%), Treaty (about 14%) and Miami (about 14%)4. Crosby is somewhat poorly drained over dense till5, and Treaty is mapped mostly as silty clay loam on nearly flat 0–1% slopes, where water tends to sit. Indiana lists a 30-inch frost depth for Hendricks County for any footings6.
Permits and zoning in the Town of Avon
The Town of Avon's Building Department takes building permit applications and has a separate fence permit application with fence standards, and both can be submitted online.
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The department also publishes a Subdivision Zoning Classifications list, which is a quick way to look up your neighborhood's zoning district2. Payments are by cashier's check or credit card.
The Town's page doesn't spell out patio-specific rules, so contact the Planning and Building Department to confirm whether your patio, and especially any pergola, covered area or outdoor kitchen, needs a permit. Many Avon subdivisions also have HOA covenants that require approval first. Not every "Avon" mailing address is inside town limits, either. If you're outside them, a different office may handle your permit.
Permits
Permit rules in Avon are set by the Town of Avon, not by Indianapolis, and they can change. The contractor you hire should confirm whether your specific project needs a permit and pull it if so. If you want to double-check, call the Town of Avon building or planning department before work starts.
Questions to ask Avon contractors before you sign
A short checklist for comparing contractors before you sign.
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- What base depth and stone are you using, and is extra clay prep priced in?
- What slope will the patio have, and where does the water go?
- Is my address inside Avon's town limits, and who handles the HOA submission?
- Who applies for any permit or zoning approval, and is that time in the schedule?
- Is the workmanship warranty in writing, and can you show proof of insurance?
Indiana requires a written contract for home improvement work over $1507. Make sure yours lists scope, materials, price and timeline.
