RV pads are driveway loads with patio expectations. The rig is heavy, parked long-term, and often sits beside the house where the run-off and the gate clearance both matter. Customers tend to underestimate the size they need, so the calculator is your friend here.
Sizing the pad right
A typical RV pad runs 12 to 14 feet wide and 30 to 45 feet long, depending on the rig. That’s 360 to 630 square feet, which surprises people who were picturing “a little parking spot.” At the example rate of $9 per square foot, a 12 by 40 pad (480 square feet) lands at $4,320 before add-ons.
What to price beyond the footage
- Thickness. A loaded motorhome is heavier than a pickup. 5 to 6 inches with reinforcement is the sane spec; the rebar add-on above uses $1.50 per square foot as an example.
- Base prep. Long, heavy, static loads punish weak subgrade. Compacted base is not the place to save the customer money.
- Access. Side-yard pads often mean fence sections out, tight truck access, or a pump. Look at the path before you commit a number.
- Drainage. A pad next to the house needs fall away from the foundation. That slope is your responsibility the day it rains.
Quote it on the spot
These are example rates to get a working ballpark. With PriceDesk, this same calculator runs your rates and your add-ons from your phone. Walk the side yard, punch in the dimensions, text the quote before you leave the curb.