How Much Does a Concrete Patio Cost?
A plain concrete patio runs about $6 to $12 per square foot installed, so a typical 12 by 12 patio lands somewhere around $900 to $1,700. Add a decorative finish and the number climbs fast. Stamped patios often reach $15 to $25 per square foot, which can double the cost of the same slab.
Size, thickness, and finish set the price. Here is how each one moves the number.
Patio cost by size
At a mid-range $9 per square foot installed for a plain patio, common sizes come out roughly like this:
- 10 by 10 (100 sq ft): about $600 to $1,200
- 12 by 12 (144 sq ft): about $900 to $1,700
- 15 by 15 (225 sq ft): about $1,400 to $2,700
- 20 by 20 (400 sq ft): about $2,400 to $4,800
These are installed ranges for a standard broom finish. Your local labor rate and site conditions shift them.
Patio cost by finish
- Broom finish: the baseline, about $6 to $12 per square foot installed
- Colored or exposed aggregate: a step up, roughly $10 to $16
- Stamped concrete: the priciest common option, about $15 to $25, for pattern and color work
- Sealing: budget a little extra to seal a decorative patio and protect the finish
What drives a patio estimate
- Thickness. Patios are usually 4 inches. Bumping to 5 or 6 inches for heavy furniture or a hot tub adds concrete.
- Base prep. Grading, gravel, and forming take labor before any concrete arrives.
- Access. If the truck cannot reach the yard, pumping or wheelbarrowing adds cost.
- Small pour fees. A one-truck minimum or short-load fee hits smaller patios.
- Finish. Decorative work is mostly labor, and labor is where patios get expensive.
Price your own patio
Start with your patio size and thickness, then run it through the concrete cost estimator for the material, delivery, and fees. For the per square foot breakdown by thickness, see concrete cost per square foot. Building a driveway too? Compare with the concrete driveway cost calculator, since driveways and patios price out much the same way.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a 12x12 concrete patio cost?
About $900 to $1,700 installed for a plain broom finish, at roughly $6 to $12 per square foot. A stamped 12 by 12 patio can run $2,000 or more.
How much does a stamped concrete patio cost?
Usually $15 to $25 per square foot installed, because stamping adds pattern work, color, release agents, and sealing on top of the base slab.
Is a concrete patio cheaper than pavers?
A plain poured patio is usually cheaper to install than pavers. Stamped concrete narrows the gap, since it adds the decorative labor that makes pavers pricey in the first place.
What thickness should a concrete patio be?
Four inches is standard for a patio. Go to 5 or 6 inches if it will carry a hot tub, heavy furniture, or vehicle traffic, and re-run your estimate for the added concrete.