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Originally Posted by Cube Inmate

It is a lot of work, and good and expensive. Having done 2 about that size in the last few years, the biggest hassle is...everything. Excavating, getting gravel (road crush), hauling gravel, leveling, compacting with a rented machine, leveling sand, setting and resetting stones, vibing the sand into the gaps, and getting rid of excavated dirt.

Also, my latest 9x13' cost somewhere from $1200-1600 in materials and deliveries...I kind of stopped counting. YMMV, but when pricing it out don't forget delivery charges, if applicable.

But if you're into that sort of thing...

I second the lot of work. I'm at the leveling stage right now for a 20x8 patio but so is restaining a deck regularly. I also prefer an area flush with grade.