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Cost to Install Patterned Concrete
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Patterned Concrete Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade patterned concrete. Quantity includes typical installation waste, fabrication overage, material for future repairs and delivery within 25 miles | 107 square feet | $611.14 | $681.20 |
| Patterned Concrete Labor Direct labor expenses to install patterned concrete. | 9.1 hours | $473.20 | $502.09 |
| Patterned Concrete Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install patterned concrete including: reinforcing materials, isolation materials, cleaning and chemical release agents . | 100 square feet | $9.17 | $25.00 |
| Patterned Concrete Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: 48" bull float, reinforcing bar cutters, 5+ cubic foot mortar mixing box with mortar hoe. | $60.00 | $106.50 | |
| Totals - Cost to Install Patterned Concrete | 100 square feet | $1,153.51 | $1,314.79 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $11.54 | $13.15 |
Cost to Install Patterned Concrete - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install Patterned Concrete averages $11.54 - $13.15 per square foot in 2013. This Patterned Concrete Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Patterned Concrete Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "square feet" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Patterned Concrete Installation - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $11.54 - $13.15 per square foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Patterned Concrete Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install Patterned Concrete - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Patterned Concrete Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Patterned Concrete Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Patterned Concrete Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install Patterned Concrete - References
- Concrete Price Considerations- Cost of Concrete Concrete Network, Jul 2012,
- How to Estimate the Cost of Concrete Construction American Society of Professional Estimators, Mar 2010, Bruce E. Schlesier, CPE
- The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction American Society of Concrete Contractors, Jan 2005, American Concrete Institute, ISBN 870311670
- A Hardscaper's Challenge: Planning for Profit and Success LandscapeOnline, Jul 2012,
