Concrete Patio Cost
Enter your patio dimensions for the planning range. National 2026 installed range: $8–$16 per square foot — your region, access, and finish decide where you land in it.
What moves the price
Patios price between slabs and driveways: smaller pours (truck minimums bite) with more finish ambition. Broom-finish anchors the $8–16 range; stamped patterns push $12–22; exposed aggregate adds $2–4; integral color $1–3. Backyard access matters more than any of those — if the truck can't reach and concrete moves by pump or wheelbarrow, expect a meaningful premium.
Common questions
How much does a concrete patio cost in 2026?
Broom-finish: \$8–16 per square foot installed — a 16×14 (224 sq ft) patio runs roughly \$1,800–\$3,600. Stamped or decorative work lands \$12–22.
Concrete patio vs paver patio?
Poured concrete installs cheaper and is one continuous surface; pavers cost more (\$12–30/sq ft) but individual units can be lifted and re-laid after settling, and never crack as a sheet. See the paver patio cost page for the comparison.
Is stamped concrete worth it?
It delivers the stone look at half the cost of real stone — the trade-offs are that patterns telegraph repetition on large areas and resealing every 2–3 years is real maintenance. On small-to-medium patios it's the best looks-per-dollar in concrete.