Cost of Concrete Slabs
January 2013
Do you need to know the range of average installed costs for Concrete Slabs in your zip code? Do you need an independent, 2013 cost breakdown of Concrete Slab material and installation costs?
The Homewyse Concrete Slab cost estimator provides up to date pricing information for your area. Enter your zip code, the size of your project below and click "Update". The table below summarizes the average 2013 cost to install Concrete Slabs in your area for good, better and custom quality work.
- To avoid costly problems and get quality work at a fair price, have Concrete Slab installation completed by a licensed and bonded Concrete Contractor. Use the free Homewyse checklist for proven advice in finding, hiring and managing a trustworthy Concrete Contractor.
- You may be able to save on Concrete Slab installation costs by hiring a Landscaping Contractor. Make sure that any prospective Landscaping Contractor has relevant Concrete Slab experience, that you verify past work, and that you follow the homewyse checklist.
- Avoid costly warranty and maintenance problems for your Concrete Slab project. Use the homewyse Concrete Pad Installation checklists to make sure your project is completed with proper installation techniques and materials.
Concrete Slabs - Pricing and Installation Cost Notes
- Concrete Slab installation cost estimates typically require an onsite inspection - in most cases estimates are free, but will be accompanied by a strong sales pitch.
- The homewyse cost estimates includes all typical costs for basic excavation and site preparation to ensure uniform slab thickness, surface height and proper runoff for finished surface; placement of perimeter form board and expansion joints at spacing not to exceed 8 feet; setting of wire mesh reinforcement; pouring, settling, leveling, trowel finishing of minimum 4 inch thick, 4000 psi concrete.
- The homewyse installation cost estimate does not include costs for site regrading or excavation, or demolition and removal of existing hardscaping or structure(s).
- Higher priced Concrete Slabs may include features such as better cure management, stronger surface, more uniform surface finishing and better warranty.
- Cost ranges account for variations in contractor skill, job location and seasonal contractor wage rates.
- Expect to pay an additional 5% - 14% in material and installation costs for complex installation configurations and patterns.
- Concrete Slab installation costs will approach the high end of the range in or near major metropolitan areas.
- Save money on the total project by having multiple vendors bid on the same, complete description of Concrete Slab work for your project.
- Save money on installation costs by being flexible on project scheduling - schedule your project during slow periods for the installer.
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