Concrete Patio Cost: What Homeowners Actually Pay
March 27, 2026
A plain concrete patio costs $6–10 per sq ft installed. Stamped finishes run $12–18, and colored or exposed aggregate options fall in between. On a 300 sq ft patio, that's a range of $1,800 to $5,400 depending on finish. Region, site conditions, and demo of an existing surface can shift these numbers significantly. Here's what drives each cost tier — and how to budget accurately for driveways and walkways using the same logic.
Plain Broom-Finish Concrete
A standard broom-finish concrete patio costs $6–10 per square foot installed. For a 300 sq ft patio, budget $1,800–3,000. This includes site prep, forming, pouring, and finishing — but not demo of an existing surface.
Stamped Concrete
Stamped concrete adds texture and pattern at $12–18 per square foot. The cost spike comes from labor (more skill required), stamps, and release agents. Complex patterns or borders push the high end. A 300 sq ft stamped patio runs $3,600–5,400.
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Colored Concrete
Integral coloring (pigment mixed into the pour) adds $2–4 per sq ft over plain concrete. Surface staining after the fact is cheaper at $1–3 per sq ft but is less durable over time.
Exposed Aggregate
Exposed aggregate finishes — where the top layer is washed away to reveal the stone below — run $8–14 per sq ft. They're more slip-resistant than smooth concrete and hide surface imperfections well.
What Drives the Price Up
Site access, soil conditions, existing demo, drainage work, and permit fees are the biggest cost variables. In California and the Northeast, labor is 30–50% higher than the national average. If you're budgeting a driveway at the same time, bundling both projects with one contractor typically saves 10–15% on mobilization.
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