Your patio
Your estimate
Patios are 4″ thick with wire mesh — both included in the installed price.
How much does a concrete patio cost in 2026?
A concrete patio costs $7 to $12 per square foot installed for a standard broom finish in mid-2026, meaning a popular 12×14 ft patio runs $1,200–$2,000. Decorative options raise that: colored concrete lands around $9–14/sq ft, exposed aggregate $10–15, and stamped concrete $13–22. Because patios are only 4 inches thick and carry no vehicles, they’re the cheapest concrete project per square foot — and the most realistic one to DIY.
Patio cost by size and finish
| Patio size | Sq ft | Broom finish | Stamped |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 × 10 | 100 | $700 – $1,200 | $1,300 – $2,200 |
| 12 × 12 | 144 | $1,000 – $1,700 | $1,900 – $3,200 |
| 12 × 14 | 168 | $1,200 – $2,000 | $2,200 – $3,700 |
| 16 × 16 | 256 | $1,800 – $3,100 | $3,300 – $5,600 |
| 16 × 20 | 320 | $2,200 – $3,800 | $4,200 – $7,000 |
| 20 × 20 | 400 | $2,800 – $4,800 | $5,200 – $8,800 |
Concrete patio vs pavers vs deck
What changes your patio price
Finish is the big lever. The pour costs the same — the finish work is where budgets diverge. Broom is the baseline; stamping nearly doubles the price because of pattern mats, color hardener, release agent, and skilled labor. Access: a backyard the truck can’t reach means wheelbarrowing or pumping (+$150–$300). Grade: patios need a slight slope away from the house (¼″ per foot); a badly sloped yard adds grading cost. Curves and steps: curved edges add forming labor (+10–15%); integrated steps add ~$3/sq ft — select “steps” in the calculator to include it.
Can I pour my own patio?
A patio is the best beginner concrete project: it’s thin (4″), low-stakes, and small enough that a 10×10 can be done with about 74 bags of 80 lb concrete (~$400) or a single short-load ready-mix delivery. Realistic DIY savings on a 12×14: $700–$1,200. What to watch: rent a mixer for anything over 30 bags, pour early morning in summer, and cut or tool control joints every 8–10 ft — skipping joints is the #1 DIY patio mistake and guarantees random cracking.