{"id":65,"date":"2026-07-23T10:06:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allconcretecalculator.com\/guides\/?p=65"},"modified":"2026-07-23T10:06:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:06:52","slug":"how-much-does-a-concrete-patio-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allconcretecalculator.com\/guides\/how-much-does-a-concrete-patio-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a Concrete Patio Cost? (2026 Prices by Country)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Concrete patio installation costs $6\u2013$20 per square foot in the US<\/strong>, \u00a380\u2013\u00a3160 per square metre in the UK<\/strong>, AUD $50\u2013$120 per square metre in Australia<\/strong>, and CAD $8\u2013$20 per square foot in Canada<\/strong> for a standard 4-inch \/ 100 mm plain or broom-finish slab. Stamped concrete, coloured pours, or exposed aggregate add $5\u2013$15\/sqft or \u00a350\u2013\u00a3100\/m\u00b2 to those figures. A typical 300 sqft \/ 28 m\u00b2 patio in the US costs $1,800\u2013$6,000 installed, with most mid-range projects landing around $3,500\u2013$4,500 for a plain finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before getting quotes, calculate your volume and material cost with the concrete patio calculator<\/a> \u2014 it outputs cubic yards\/metres, bag requirements, and a material cost range based on your dimensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Concrete Patio Prices by Country<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These figures represent contractor-installed pricing including site preparation, formwork, ready-mix delivery, placing, finishing, and basic curing. They exclude demolition of existing surfaces, drainage work, or decorative features unless stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country<\/strong><\/td>Plain Finish (per sqft\/m\u00b2)<\/strong><\/td>Stamped\/Decorative<\/strong><\/td>Typical 300 sqft \/ 28 m\u00b2 Total<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
United States<\/td>$6\u2013$12\/sqft<\/td>$12\u2013$20\/sqft<\/td>$1,800\u2013$6,000<\/td><\/tr>
United Kingdom<\/td>\u00a380\u2013\u00a3130\/m\u00b2<\/td>\u00a3130\u2013\u00a3220\/m\u00b2<\/td>\u00a32,240\u2013$6,160<\/td><\/tr>
Australia<\/td>AUD $50\u2013$90\/m\u00b2<\/td>AUD $90\u2013$160\/m\u00b2<\/td>AUD $1,400\u2013$4,480<\/td><\/tr>
Canada<\/td>CAD $8\u2013$14\/sqft<\/td>CAD $14\u2013$22\/sqft<\/td>CAD $2,400\u2013$6,600<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note: UK prices converted to GBP per m\u00b2; the pound-per-sqft metric is not commonly used in the UK market. AUD prices reflect national averages \u2014 capital city markets (Sydney, Melbourne) sit 15\u201325% above these ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Patio Size Do to the Final Bill?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Per-unit pricing drops as surface area increases because mobilisation costs, formwork setup, and minimum delivery charges are spread across more square footage. A 100 sqft \/ 9.3 m\u00b2 patio almost always costs more per unit than a 400 sqft \/ 37 m\u00b2 patio from the same contractor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patio Size<\/strong><\/td>US Total (plain)<\/strong><\/td>UK Total (plain)<\/strong><\/td>AU Total (plain)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
100 sqft \/ 9.3 m\u00b2<\/td>$900\u2013$1,500<\/td>\u00a3740\u2013\u00a31,210<\/td>AUD $465\u2013$840<\/td><\/tr>
200 sqft \/ 18.6 m\u00b2<\/td>$1,500\u2013$2,800<\/td>\u00a31,490\u2013\u00a32,420<\/td>AUD $930\u2013$1,670<\/td><\/tr>
300 sqft \/ 27.9 m\u00b2<\/td>$1,800\u2013$3,600<\/td>\u00a32,230\u2013\u00a33,630<\/td>AUD $1,395\u2013$2,510<\/td><\/tr>
500 sqft \/ 46.5 m\u00b2<\/td>$2,500\u2013$5,000<\/td>\u00a33,720\u2013\u00a36,045<\/td>AUD $2,325\u2013$4,185<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Plain vs Stamped vs Exposed Aggregate: Which Finish Is Worth the Premium?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Plain broom finish<\/strong> is the cheapest, produces a slip-resistant surface, and is practically maintenance-free. It has no visual interest but holds up as well as any other finish. This is the correct choice for utility patios, side yards, and budget projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stamped concrete<\/strong> involves pressing patterns into the surface before it cures. It can replicate stone, slate, brick, or wood plank appearances. The labour premium is real \u2014 $5\u2013$10\/sqft (USD) over plain \u2014 because timing is critical and mistakes cannot be undone once the concrete sets. Colouring and annual resealing are required to maintain appearance; the reseal cost runs $0.50\u2013$1.50\/sqft every 2\u20134 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exposed aggregate<\/strong> involves washing the surface shortly after pour to reveal the stone or gravel within the mix. It offers a textured, slip-resistant finish with more visual character than a plain slab at a lower premium than stamped \u2014 typically $2\u2013$5\/sqft over plain. Popular in Australia and increasingly common in the UK. The aggregate choices (river pebble, crushed granite, basalt) significantly affect final appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use the stamped concrete calculator<\/a> if you are pricing a decorative patio \u2014 it factors in the higher material and labour costs for coloured, stamped, or textured pours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Mistakes That Cost More Than They Should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Skipping drainage planning. <\/strong>A patio slab poured without adequate slope away from the house foundation causes water pooling and long-term drainage problems that are expensive to fix after the fact. The correct slope is 1\/8 to 1\/4 inch per foot (1\u20132%) <\/strong>away from any structure. Verify this is in the contractor’s scope, not an afterthought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under-specifying mix design for the climate. <\/strong>In Canada, the northern US, and the UK, a patio slab exposed to freeze-thaw cycling needs a minimum 4,000 PSI \/ 27.5 MPa mix with air entrainment<\/strong> (4\u20137% air). Patios poured with standard 3,000 PSI \/ 20.5 MPa mixes in these climates will surface-scale within a few winters. In Australia’s hot climates, a low water-cement ratio is more important than air entrainment for durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pouring without control joints. <\/strong>Patio slabs thicker than 3 inches \/ 75 mm need saw-cut or hand-tooled control joints every 8\u201310 feet \/ 2.4\u20133 m to manage shrinkage cracking. Without them, random cracking appears within the first year. A contractor who does not include joint placement in the quote description is missing a critical step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accepting verbal quotes without written specs. <\/strong>Concrete work involves too many variables \u2014 mix design, thickness, reinforcement, finish type, sub-base work, joint placement, curing method \u2014 for a verbal quote to be meaningful. Get the PSI spec, slab thickness, sub-base depth, and included\/excluded items in writing before any work starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related Calculators You Might Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Start with the concrete patio calculator<\/a> for volume and material estimates. If you are deciding between ready-mix delivery and on-site mixing for a smaller patio, the ready-mix vs bagged concrete cost calculator<\/a> shows the break-even point in cubic yards. For decorative pours, the concrete pigment and colour calculator<\/a> helps size pigment quantities. Once you have a volume figure, the concrete cost calculator<\/a> gives a full installed cost estimate with labour included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How much does a 20×20 concrete patio cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A 20\u00d720 foot \/ 6\u00d76 metre patio (400 sqft \/ 37 m\u00b2) costs roughly $2,400\u2013$6,000 in the US<\/strong> for a plain broom finish, or $4,800\u2013$10,000 for stamped<\/strong>. In the UK, expect \u00a33,000\u2013\u00a35,200 for plain and \u00a35,200\u2013\u00a38,800 for decorative. In Australia, AUD $1,850\u2013$3,330 for a plain pour. These are installed costs \u2014 use the concrete patio calculator<\/a> for a more precise estimate based on your local material pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is a concrete patio cheaper than pavers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Concrete is consistently cheaper to install than individual pavers \u2014 often by 30\u201350% per square foot. Pavers offer easier repair (swap individual units) and no cracking risk from shrinkage, but the material and labour premium is significant. A poured concrete patio with proper joint placement and sealing performs comparably over its lifespan for most residential uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long does a concrete patio last?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A properly installed concrete patio with correct mix design, adequate sub-base, control joints, and periodic sealing lasts 25\u201340 years in most climates. Failure modes are almost always tied to under-spec mix design (wrong PSI or missing air entrainment), absent control joints, or inadequate drainage causing pooling and freeze-thaw damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I pour a concrete patio myself to save money?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

DIY is viable for small patios under 200 sqft \/ 18.6 m\u00b2 if you have experience with concrete work. The main risks are incorrect mix water ratio (too wet = weaker slab), poor joint placement, and inadequate curing. For larger pours, the logistics of coordinating a ready-mix truck delivery with adequate labour to place and finish the concrete before it sets makes DIY significantly harder. Most DIY mistakes are unfixable after the concrete cures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does a concrete patio add value to a home?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In most markets, a well-executed concrete patio adds usable outdoor living space and is viewed positively by buyers, but the return-on-investment is not dollar-for-dollar. US remodelling surveys consistently show outdoor concrete work returning 50\u201370% of project cost in resale value. The return is higher in climates where outdoor living is year-round and lower where the patio season is short.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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