Brick pavers are available for anywhere between $0.50 and $3.00 each, or between $10 and $60 per square foot. A professionally laid asphalt surface can cost between $1 and $6 per square foot. Brick pavers can be quite costly to replace if any are cracked or broken throughout the years.
A surface clad with brick pavers can last a lifetime if it is well maintained. Many companies that install brick pavers offer a warranty on their work. Asphalt surfaces last anywhere between 10 and 30 years, and even longer if well-maintained.
Both surfaces require semi-annual cleaning or washing. Be prepared to apply seal-coating to either surface soon after installation. Bricks may require even more maintenance, given that weeds are prone to creep up between pavers.