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Cost to Polish Concrete
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Polished Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade polished. Quantity includes typical installation waste, fabrication overage, material for future repairs and delivery within 25 miles | 214 square feet | $534.72 | $636.52 |
| Polished Labor Direct labor expenses to polish concrete. | 3.7 hours | $192.36 | $201.06 |
| Polished Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to polish concrete including: reinforcing materials, isolation materials, cleaning and chemical release agents . | 200 square feet | $9.66 | $25.00 |
| Polished Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: 20" polishing and grinding machine, with production rates of 200 - 450 square feet per hour. | $138.00 | $168.75 | |
| Totals - Cost to Polish Concrete | 200 square feet | $874.74 | $1,031.33 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $4.37 | $5.16 |
Cost to Polish Concrete - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Polish Concrete averages $4.37 - $5.16 per square foot in 2013. This Concrete Polishing cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Concrete Polishing 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.
Concrete Polishing - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $4.37 - $5.16 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 Concrete Polishing: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Polish 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 Concrete Polishing, 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 Concrete Polishing jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Concrete Polishing. 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 Polish 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,
