Concrete Patio Cost Calculator
Estimate concrete quantity and cost for a patio pour, including finish and forming costs, and see the price needed to protect your margin.
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Your current margin is 5%. Consider raising your price to $5,202 to reach at least 30%.
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What affects the cost of a concrete patio
The calculator above gives you a real number from your own inputs — here's what typically drives those numbers up or down, so you know what to look for on your specific job.
Shape complexity
A simple rectangle is the cheapest to form and pour. Curves, cutouts for planters or steps, and multi-level patios all add forming labor and material waste.
Finish
This is usually the biggest cost swing on a patio. Stamped patterns, integral color, exposed aggregate or acid staining can add substantially more in material and labor than a plain broom finish.
Base prep and drainage
Patios need a slight slope away from the house and a compacted base — poor drainage planning now often means costly repairs later, so this is worth pricing properly rather than rushing.
Reinforcement
Wire mesh is common for standard patios; thicker or larger patios may call for rebar.
Site access
Backyard patios often can't be reached by a direct chute, so pump rental or wheelbarrow labor is a common added cost.
How this calculator works
- 1Area — length × width gives the footprint in square feet.
- 2Volume — area × thickness (converted to feet) gives cubic feet, divided by 27 to get cubic yards.
- 3Order quantity — your allowance percentage is added on top so you don't come up short on pour day, then rounded to whatever increment you choose.
- 4Cost and price — ready-mix, labor, forms, reinforcement and equipment costs are totaled, overhead is added for true cost, and the required price is solved for your target margin.
Frequently asked questions
Does this include stamped or decorative finish costs?
Stamping, coloring and sealing add labor and material cost — add those to Labor or Other so they're reflected in your total and required price.
How much extra should I order for a patio pour?
Patios often have curves, steps or cutouts that increase waste versus a simple rectangle. Many contractors bump the order allowance up from a typical 5–8% for irregular shapes.
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