CostConcrete Patio Cost Calculator
Estimate a concrete patio by area, thickness, finish, demolition, base and access.
Enter your project details to see a low, average and high estimate.
Reviewed for CostMeter V1.5 • September 2026
How this estimate works
This calculator applies national planning rates to the project details you enter, then uses a broad state cost adjustment. It shows a range because contractor pricing, site access, permits, disposal, materials and local demand vary.
Example estimate
What the estimate includes
Rates, state factors and range multipliers are fixed planning assumptions. See how the model builds the range.
Compare bids using the same slab thickness and finish. Ask whether the contractor priced excavation, gravel base and haul-away of the old slab.
The result separates the main cost components and applies the selected state adjustment. It is a budgeting tool, not a contractor quote. Ask local providers what labor, materials, cleanup, taxes, permits and warranties their bids include.
Frequently asked questions
Does the estimate include concrete and labor?
Yes. The planning rate combines ordinary material, forming, placement and finishing. Engineering, drainage and permits may be extra.
How thick should a patio slab be?
Four inches is common for pedestrian patios, but soil, loads, reinforcement and local requirements can call for a different design.
Why does stamped concrete cost more?
Color, release agents, pattern mats, added labor and sealing make decorative finishes more expensive than a basic broom finish.
Concrete patio cost drivers
Area and thickness determine concrete volume, while finish, reinforcement, base preparation and site access influence labor. Demolition, drainage corrections, steps and curved edges can materially change a quote even when two patios have the same square footage.
Questions to ask before accepting a bid
- What slab thickness, base depth and reinforcement are included?
- Are excavation, hauling, permits, control joints and sealing itemized?
- How will slope and drainage be handled near the house?
- Does the quote describe the finish, cure process and workmanship warranty?