Cost of Stained Concrete Patios
January 2013
Do you need to know the range of average installed costs for Stained Concrete Patios in your zip code? Do you need an independent, 2013 cost breakdown of Stained Concrete Patio material and installation costs?
The Homewyse Stained Concrete Patio 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 Stained Concrete Patios in your area for good, better and custom quality work.
- To avoid costly problems and get quality work at a fair price, have Stained Concrete Patio 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 Stained Concrete Patio installation costs by hiring a Landscaping Contractor. Make sure that any prospective Landscaping Contractor has relevant Stained Concrete Patio experience, that you verify past work, and that you follow the homewyse checklist.
- Avoid costly warranty and maintenance problems for your Stained Concrete Patio project. Use the homewyse Cement Patio Installation checklists to make sure your project is completed with proper installation techniques and materials.
Stained Concrete Patios - Pricing and Installation Cost Notes
- Stained Concrete Patio 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 dig out area to ensure uniform patio thickness, surface height and proper runoff slope; placement of form boards and expansion joints at spacing not to exceed 12 feet; setting of reinforcement; pouring, finishing and staining of 4 inch thick, 4000 psi integrally colored concrete.
- Higher priced Stained Concrete Patios may include features such as more consistent coloring and color depth, more uniform surface sheen and longer life.
- The homewyse installation cost estimate does not include costs for regrading or excavation, or demolition and removal of existing patio.
- Expect to pay an additional 5% - 14% in material and installation costs for complex installation configurations and patterns.
- Cost ranges account for variations in contractor skill, job location and seasonal contractor wage rates.
- To maximize the payback of your Stained Concrete Patio investment, use materials and installation quality appropriate for your home and neighborhood - but be careful not to overimprove. Less expensive alternatives to Stained Concrete Patios may provide a better return on investment.
- Save money on the total project by having multiple vendors bid on the same, complete description of Stained Concrete Patio work for your project.