A concrete patio adds usable space to your yard. It gives you a firm spot for chairs, a grill and a table. This page explains how patio pricing works, so you can plan before you talk to anyone.
Aitells Concrete is a referral service. It does not pour or finish concrete. It connects homeowners in West Mifflin, PA with independent local providers in our network. Those providers do the work, set their own prices and write their own quotes. Your job is simple: share your plan, then compare written quotes side by side. You choose who to hire, and there is no obligation to move forward.
Planning a New Patio? Start With the Numbers
A concrete patio is flatwork, and flatwork is priced mostly by the square foot. That makes quotes easy to compare. Measure the space, sketch a shape and set a rough budget first. Then you can judge each quote against your own plan.
Who Does What
Aitells Concrete is a referral service. Providers do the work. We make the introduction to an independent local provider in the West Mifflin area. The provider visits, writes the quote, schedules the job and pours the slab. You decide whether to hire them.
Why Homeowners Choose Concrete
Concrete is firm, level and steady under furniture. It handles a heavy grill. It does not need yearly restaining, and a sealed slab sweeps clean in minutes. Costs are often fair compared with pavers or natural stone, though the finish you pick changes that.
What Drives the Price
Four things move a patio quote the most:
- Size of the slab
- Finish, from plain broom to stamped patterns
- Site prep, such as digging, grading and hauling away soil
- Access for equipment, since a tight side yard can mean hand work
Ask each provider to list these items separately. Then you can see where the money goes.
Sizing Your Patio
Many homeowners start too small. A table for four plus walking room needs roughly 12 by 12 feet. Add a grill or a seating group and you may want 16 by 20. Mark the outline with a hose or string and set your chairs inside it before you decide.
Thickness and Base Matter
A typical patio slab is about four inches thick. Under it sits a compacted gravel base. In cold climates, that base helps water drain away from the slab. A thin base saves a little now and can cost more later, so ask what each quote includes.
Finish Options
Broom finish is the plainest and gives good grip. Exposed aggregate shows small stones and hides dirt. Smooth troweled concrete looks clean but can get slick when wet. Color can be mixed in or added on the surface, and each step adds cost.
Stamped Concrete Patios
Stamped concrete patios press patterns into fresh concrete to mimic brick, slate or wood. They cost more than a plain slab and need careful sealing. They suit homeowners who want a custom look without laying individual stones.
Frost, Thaw and Winter Ground Movement
Cold winters and repeated thaw cycles are hard on flatwork. Water seeps into small gaps, expands as it turns to ice and widens cracks. Ask providers about air-entrained concrete, control joints and a well-drained base. These details help a slab handle winter better.
Drainage and Your Foundation
A patio should slope gently away from the house, usually about a quarter inch per foot. Water that runs toward a stone or block foundation can leak into the basement. If you already see settling or wet walls, talk to foundation repair experts before you pour anything beside the house.
Plan Around Daily Life
A patio pour is not a long job, but prep takes time. Tell providers about school runs, work-from-home hours, pets and parking. Ask which days the crew will be on site and where trucks will park. Plan around daily life, and the disruption stays small.
Comparing Written Quotes
Compare written quotes from at least two or three providers. Put them side by side. Check square footage, thickness, base depth, finish, sealing and cleanup. If one number looks far lower, find out what was left out. A fair price is clear about every line.
Questions to Ask a Provider
- Is the work covered by your own insurance?
- What is the slab thickness and base depth?
- How are drainage and slope handled?
- What is the payment schedule?
- Is cleanup included in the price?
Picking the Right Season
Concrete needs mild weather to cure well. In cold regions, spring through early fall is the usual window, and busy months fill up. Asking early gives you time to compare quotes without feeling rushed.
Caring for Your New Patio
Let the slab cure as your provider advises before placing furniture on it. Seal it on the schedule they suggest. Shovel snow with a plastic blade, and be careful with de-icing salts, since some can damage fresh concrete in its first winter.
What's Included
Site Prep and Grading
Clearing, digging and leveling the ground so the slab sits on a firm, properly sloped base.
Forms and Gravel Base
Wood forms set the shape, and compacted gravel underneath helps water drain away from the slab.
Pour and Finish
Concrete is placed, leveled and finished with your chosen texture, color or stamped pattern.
Sealing and Cleanup
A sealer protects the surface, and the site is cleared of forms and debris.
Typical Concrete Patio Price Ranges
These are typical U.S. ranges, and real prices vary by job, site and material. Use them to spot a quote that looks off, then ask each provider for a written breakdown.
| Item | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic broom-finish slab | $6 – $12 per sq ft | Plainest option, good grip |
| Stamped or patterned slab | $12 – $22 per sq ft | Pattern and color add labor |
| Exposed aggregate finish | $8 – $16 per sq ft | Hides dirt, textured look |
| Excavation and gravel base | $1 – $4 per sq ft | Depends on soil and access |
| Removing an old slab | $2 – $6 per sq ft | Includes hauling away debris |
| Sealing | $1 – $3 per sq ft | Often repeated every few years |
How It Works
Share Your Plan
Tell us the size, finish and timing you have in mind, even if the details are rough.
Get Connected
Aitells Concrete introduces you to an independent local provider in our network.
Compare Written Quotes
Review the provider's quote line by line and compare it with others.
Choose and Schedule
Pick a provider and set dates that fit your household routine.
Why Call Aitells Concrete
Clear Referral Process
You know who we are, what we do and who does the work.
Independent Providers
Each provider sets their own prices, schedules and written quotes, not Aitells Concrete.
Quote Comparison
Gathering a few written quotes shows you what drives the price and what is included.
No Obligation
Share your plan and review what comes back before deciding whether to move ahead.
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No obligationHome Concrete Patios FAQ
How much does a concrete patio cost?
Typical U.S. prices run from about $6 to $22 per square foot, depending on finish, prep and access. A 12 by 12 patio can land in the low thousands. Get a written quote to see your real number.
How thick should a concrete patio be?
Most patio slabs are about four inches thick on a compacted gravel base. Heavy loads or poor soil may call for more. Ask each provider to put thickness and base depth in writing.
Does Aitells Concrete pour the concrete?
No. Aitells Concrete is a referral service. It connects you with independent local providers who do the work, set their own prices and write their own quotes. You choose whether to hire one.
Request a callback
Tell us about your driveway or patio plans. Request a callback or send a request, and a local provider in our network can follow up with details.
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