**Know what drives the price before you pour a single yard**
Most home concrete jobs fall into two groups: the driveway and the patio. Both are concrete flatwork, and both are usually priced by the square foot. In the U.S., typical ranges run about $6 to $18 per square foot, and they vary by job, so size is the first number to know.
Concrete Driveways need thicker slabs, reinforcement and a firm base, because cars and trucks add weight. Home Concrete Patios carry lighter loads. That leaves room for finishes like stamped concrete patios, color and borders.
Prep drives price. Grading, forms, drainage and removing an old slab can change a quote more than the finish does. In a hot, wet climate, drainage matters even more.
Help where safe. You can clear furniture, planters and vehicles. Pouring, finishing and cutting joints need pro tools and tight timing. Compare written quotes from providers in our network.