Concrete contractors usually quote after a site visit, since access, grade, drainage, and existing slab condition change the price. Clients often get two or three bids and compare the price per square foot, thickness, reinforcement, and finish. A clear written quote helps you win on detail rather than on the lowest number.
When to use estimates: Use estimates to provide project quotes and get client approval before starting work. Once approved, convert your estimate to an invoice with one click to collect payment.
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Slab size and depth drive material cost. Written dimensions stop disputes over whether the area or thickness was what the client expected.
Stating psi, fiber or rebar type, and spacing makes bids comparable and shows you are not cutting corners.
Removing old concrete, hauling away debris, and compacting gravel are major costs. State what is included and the base depth.
Broom, stamped, stained, or exposed aggregate finishes differ widely in cost and appearance. Specify control joint layout and sealing.
Clarify who pulls permits and pays fees, and whether inspections can delay the pour.
List what is not covered, such as soft soil, buried tanks, drainage correction, tree roots, or repairs to irrigation lines and landscaping.
Tell the client about cure time, when they can use the surface, weather delays, and that equipment needs clear access to the pour area.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Standard broom-finish slab (4 in, driveway or patio) | per sq ft | $6-12 |
| Stamped or colored concrete | per sq ft | $12-25 |
| Exposed aggregate finish | per sq ft | $10-18 |
| Demolition and removal of old concrete | per sq ft | $3-8 |
| Footings and stem walls | per linear ft | $30-80 |
| Ready-mix concrete (material only, when billed separately) | per cubic yard | $140-200 |
| Pump truck rental (pass-through) | per job | $600-1,200 |
| Crack repair, grinding, or patching | per hour | $65-110 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
Add demolition, haul-off, grading, forms, rebar, pump or wheelbarrow labor, finishing, saw cutting, and cleanup. Many underbids come from pricing only the concrete and forgetting the prep hours.
Ready-mix and fuel costs change. Make the quote valid for 14 to 30 days and add a clause allowing adjustment if supplier prices shift before the job starts.
Presenting a standard broom finish alongside a stamped or exposed aggregate option, or 4 in versus 5 in for heavy vehicles, lets clients choose and often raises the average job size.
If the base may need extra excavation or fill, quote a per-cubic-yard or per-square-foot price for it so extra work has an agreed rate.
Most residential concrete contractors quote for free, but some charge for complex jobs or credit the fee toward the contract if the client signs. Charging is more common for detailed plans, engineering coordination, or sites far from your normal area.
Fourteen to thirty days is typical. Material prices and your schedule change, so put an expiration date on the quote and state that pricing after that date may be revised.
Only for changes the contract allows, such as unforeseen site conditions or client-requested changes. Get the change in writing with a price before doing the work. Raising the price without that agreement often leads to disputes.
Compare the scope line by line. Differences are often in thickness, base depth, reinforcement, mix strength, or whether demolition and permits are included. Walking the client through those details can justify your price without discounting.
Use the Concrete invoice template to bill the client, or convert this estimate once it's approved.
Concrete invoice template