Adjust the project details below to build a practical planning range. Then use the sections underneath to understand what can move the final price.
Estimate a 2026 concrete patio budget based on patio size, finish type, site preparation, and local cost level.
Calculate your concrete patio range
Results are planning estimates. Grading, drainage, reinforcement, finish, and access can change the final contractor price.
Demolition, excavation, drainage, reinforcement, access, thickness, permits, and premium finishes can raise the final price.
2026 U.S. concrete patio benchmark
Angi reports concrete patio installation at about $4 to $30 per square foot depending on size, finish, labor, and complexity. A 20-by-20-foot patio, or 400 square feet, is reported around $2,400 to $6,400 for common installations.
Worked Example: a 20 × 20 Ft (400 Sq Ft) Patio
For a 400 sq ft patio with the national-average market option and minimal site preparation, the calculator estimates $1,600–$2,800 for a basic broom or trowel finish ($4–$7 per sq ft), $2,000–$6,000 for a stamped finish ($5–$15 per sq ft), or $3,200–$12,000 for a custom premium finish ($8–$30 per sq ft). These are three different scopes, not three competing bids for the same work.
Angi’s September 2026 guide separately reports a broader $2,400–$6,400 size-based benchmark for a typical 20 × 20 ft patio. A very basic finish can fall below that general benchmark, while custom finishes or extensive grading can go above it. The calculator adds an illustrative $1,000 allowance for moderate site prep or $2,500 for major prep; these are not live contractor quotes. Check if excavation, grading, base, reinforcement, sealing, permits and removal are already included before adding fees again.
What changes concrete patio cost?
Finish type, grading, leveling, drainage, demolition, reinforcement, slab thickness, access, permits, and decorative work can all move the final price.
Reference: Angi — Concrete Patio Cost, 2026.
How to use the concrete patio estimate
Enter the planned patio area and choose the finish level that matches your project. Site preparation can be a major variable, so a sloped or poorly drained yard may cost more than a simple flat installation of the same size.
Concrete patio quote checklist
- Excavation and base preparation
- Slab thickness and reinforcement
- Drainage and grading
- Concrete finish and color
- Control joints and sealing
- Permits, access, cleanup, and disposal
Concrete patio FAQ
How much does a 20×20 concrete patio cost?
Angi’s September 2026 data lists roughly $2,400 to $6,400 for a 20-by-20-foot, 400-square-foot concrete patio, with premium finishes and more complex site work costing more.
Does stamped concrete cost more?
Usually. Decorative stamping, color, and custom finishes require additional material and labor compared with a basic broom or trowel finish.
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