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Concrete & Paving Cost in 20 US Cities (2026)

Concrete work including driveways, patios, walkways, and foundations.

National Average (per project)
Low
$2,000
Average
$5,500
High
$10,000

Concrete & Paving Cost Breakdown

ItemDescriptionLowHighUnit
ConcreteReady-mix concrete delivered and poured$3$6per sqft
ReinforcementRebar, wire mesh, or fiber reinforcement$0.3$1per sqft
Gravel baseCompacted gravel sub-base preparation$0.5$1.5per sqft
Forms & finishingForming, finishing, joints, and curing compound$0.5$2per sqft
Decorative finishStamping, coloring, or exposed aggregate (optional)$0$4per sqft
LaborConcrete crew (forming, pouring, finishing)$3$6per sqft
Demolition (if replacing)Break-out and haul-off of old concrete$0$3per sqft

* These are national average costs. Actual prices vary by city — select a metro below for local estimates.

Concrete work including driveways, patios, walkways, and foundations.

Concrete & Paving Cost by City