Cost guide · updated June 2026
Concrete Patio Cost (2026): Prices by Size
Installed patio prices by size, finish upgrades, and where the money actually goes.
A poured concrete patio costs $8–$16 per square foot installed in 2026. A 12×16 dining patio typically lands between $1,500 and $3,100 with a broom finish; stamped and colored finishes push toward and past the top of the range.
Below: common patio sizes with the concrete each needs and the installed range to expect. Every size links to a pre-filled calculator.
Want exact quantities first? Use the free
concrete patio calculator; it feeds this
guide's numbers. For prices across every project type, see the national
Concrete Cost Index.
Patio cost by size
Concrete to order at 4″ thick (with 10% waste) and typical installed
price ranges. Cost data updated June 2026.
| Size | Area | Concrete | Installed range |
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| 10×10 patio | 100 sq ft | 1.36 yd³ | $800 – $1,600 |
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| 10×12 patio | 120 sq ft | 1.63 yd³ | $960 – $1,920 |
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| 12×12 patio | 144 sq ft | 1.96 yd³ | $1,152 – $2,304 |
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| 12×14 patio | 168 sq ft | 2.28 yd³ | $1,344 – $2,688 |
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| 12×16 patio | 192 sq ft | 2.61 yd³ | $1,536 – $3,072 |
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| 14×20 patio | 280 sq ft | 3.80 yd³ | $2,240 – $4,480 |
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| 15×15 patio | 225 sq ft | 3.06 yd³ | $1,800 – $3,600 |
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| 16×16 patio | 256 sq ft | 3.48 yd³ | $2,048 – $4,096 |
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| 16×20 patio | 320 sq ft | 4.35 yd³ | $2,560 – $5,120 |
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| 20×20 patio | 400 sq ft | 5.43 yd³ | $3,200 – $6,400 |
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Installed ranges are regional ballparks covering labor, forming,
base, and finishing, not quotes. Click a size for its pre-filled calculator. See the full concrete patio cost guide for what drives the range.
Finish
Broom finish is the baseline. Stamped patterns, integral color, or exposed aggregate add $3–$10/sq ft. On a patio, finish is the single biggest price lever you control.
Size and access
Small pours carry minimum charges (a short-load fee from the ready-mix supplier, or a full day's crew for a half-day job). Backyards a truck can't reach need pumping or wheelbarrows, both of which cost.
Base and drainage
A patio that sheds water away from the house needs grading and a compacted gravel base. Skipping it is how patios crack and settle toward foundations.
Curves and steps
Curved forms, borders, and a step down to grade all add forming labor that flat rectangles don't have.
Common questions
How much does a concrete patio cost?
Most installed patios run $8–$16 per square foot in 2026. A 12x16 patio is roughly $1,500–$3,100; a 20x20 entertaining patio $3,200–$6,400. Fancy finishes can push past these ranges.
Is a concrete patio cheaper than pavers?
Usually yes: pavers typically install at $10–$25/sq ft. Stamped concrete can mimic pavers at lower cost, though repairs are easier with pavers (lift and relay) than with a monolithic slab.
Can I pour a patio myself?
A small pad at ground level is one of the friendlier DIY pours: about 2.4 cubic yards for a 12x16 at 4 inches. Get help for the finishing window: concrete sets on its schedule, not yours.