Concrete costs roughly $6–$12 per square foot for a standard broom finish and $12–$20 per square footfor stamped or decorative concrete—driven by finish, slab thickness, color, and site access.
| Finish | Typical installed range | What it's best for |
|---|---|---|
| Broom finish | $6–$10 / sq ft | Driveways and walkways; durable, slip-resistant. |
| Exposed aggregate | $10–$15 / sq ft | That pebbled, washed-stone look for patios. |
| Integral color | $9–$14 / sq ft | Color mixed through the slab—won’t wear off. |
| Stamped / decorative | $12–$20 / sq ft | Patterns that mimic stone, brick, or wood. |
Typical installed ranges. Verify before publishing.
Every option you can price—in plain English.
From thickness to finish, these are the choices that move a concrete number up or down.
Project type
Driveway, patio, or walkway—each priced per square foot.
Slab thickness
4″ standard for patios; 6″ heavy-load for driveways.
Finish
Broom, swirl, exposed aggregate, or stamped pattern.
Control joints
Single or double ribbon joints that control cracking.
Integral color
Pigment mixed through the slab for lasting color.
Heated slab
Radiant PEX tubing for snow-melt (600 sq ft min).
Tear-out
Removing and hauling away an old slab before the pour.
Site access
Direct pour from the truck, or buggy for tight lots.
Base & prep
Grading and compacted gravel base under the slab.
Which concrete finish fits your project?
A broom finish is the dependable, best-value workhorse—decorative finishes add curb appeal for more.
Broom finish
Stamped
Exposed aggregate
The finish sets the look—and the price.
A plain broom finish is the dependable workhorse. Decorative finishes add pattern and texture for a per-foot premium. Here’s the spread.
Broom
Matte, slip-resistant—the driveway standard.
Base priceSwirl
Hand-troweled arcs for a softer look.
+$1/sq ftExposed aggregate
Pebbled, washed-stone texture.
+$4/sq ftIntegral color
Pigment through the slab—won’t wear off.
+$3/sq ftStamped
Patterns that mimic stone, brick, or wood.
+$8/sq ftPrice deltas illustrative; verify before publishing.
What common concrete projects typically cost.
| Project | Typical size | Broom finish | Stamped |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-car driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,600–$6,000 | $7,200–$12,000 |
| Patio | 300 sq ft | $1,800–$3,000 | $3,600–$6,000 |
| Walkway | 120 sq ft | $720–$1,200 | $1,440–$2,400 |
| RV / extended drive | 1,000 sq ft | $6,000–$10,000 | $12,000–$20,000 |
Typical installed ranges; verify before publishing. Prices vary by region.
