How Much Does Concrete Cost in Greeley, CO?

Concrete work in Greeley, CO is usually priced by project size, removal needs, site access, drainage, base preparation, reinforcement, slab thickness and finish. The planning ranges below can help you set a rough budget for common concrete work, and your written estimate should explain which materials, prep work and cleanup are included.

What Affects Concrete Costs in Greeley?

Project size and design

Larger projects need more concrete, base material and labor. Curves, borders, steps and detailed layouts take more forming and finishing time, and a simple broom-finished slab usually costs less than stamped or colored concrete of the same size.

Materials and reinforcement

The concrete mix, slab thickness and reinforcement all affect the quote. Fiber and rebar add material and labor, and they help the slab hold up to regular use and Northern Colorado weather. Decorative color and sealer change the final price too.

Demolition and site preparation

A replacement can include demolition, haul-away, excavation and base correction before the new concrete goes in. Site preparation has been estimated at $1 to $5 per square foot, and the actual cost depends on the existing surface, the soil, access and how much grading is needed.

Drainage, access and finish

Tight access can slow excavation and material delivery, and drainage corrections may take extra grading or gutter extensions. The finish matters as well, since a broom finish takes less detail work than stamped patterns, colored concrete or decorative borders.

Estimated Costs for Common Projects

These broad ranges are for early planning and aren't a quote. The price per square foot can change with demolition, access, prep, reinforcement, thickness, drainage and finish, so ask for a site-specific estimate before you set your budget.

Concrete driveways

A concrete driveway gives you a firm surface for daily traffic. Replacement often costs more than a new installation, because the old driveway has to come out and the base may need correcting.

• Standard concrete driveway: about $6 to $12 per square foot for a basic installation. At 600 square feet, that's about $3,600 to $7,200 before any demolition or extra site work.
• Stamped or colored concrete driveway: about $12 to $20 per square foot. At 600 square feet, that's about $7,200 to $12,000 before any demolition or extra site work.

Concrete patios

Patio pricing changes with the layout, access, finish and any steps or borders in the design.

• Standard concrete patio: about $6 to $12 per square foot. A 300-square-foot patio would be about $1,800 to $3,600 before extra site work.
• Stamped or colored concrete patio: about $12 to $20 per square foot. A 300-square-foot patio would be about $3,600 to $6,000 before extra site work.

Sidewalks and walkways

Walkway costs depend on width, total square footage, curves, excavation and how the new concrete ties into what's already there.

• Standard concrete sidewalk: about $6 to $10 per square foot. A 100-square-foot sidewalk would be about $600 to $1,000 before extra site work.
• Decorative concrete sidewalk: about $10 to $15 per square foot. A 100-square-foot sidewalk would be about $1,000 to $1,500 before extra site work.

Stamped and colored concrete

Stamped and colored concrete costs more than a standard broom finish because the pattern, color, borders and sealing vary with the design. We use color mixed in at the concrete plant, so you aren't relying only on color applied to the surface. Ask for an estimate that lists the color, pattern, border details, sealing and base preparation you picked.

What a Greeley Concrete Estimate Should Include

A useful estimate tells you more than the price per square foot. It should spell out demolition, excavation, base material, compaction, grading, drainage, reinforcement, concrete thickness, finish, cleanup and anything that could add a charge. Look for these lines:

• Removal and haul-away of the old surface, if needed
• Excavation, base depth and compaction
• Grading and drainage corrections
• Concrete thickness, mix and reinforcement
• Broom, stamped or colored finish details
• Curing guidance and full jobsite cleanup

On our jobs, we use locally sourced ready-mix concrete with fiber reinforcement in every pour and #3 rebar or thicker where the project needs it. The crew installs premium recycled base material, compacts the ground with heavy equipment and grades the area so water moves away from the home, and you look over the prepared site before the pour.

Other Cost Considerations

• Season. Cold weather can affect scheduling and the steps a good pour needs. Ask your contractor how the forecast might change the timeline.
• Maintenance. Cleaning and sealing as recommended helps protect the surface and how it looks.
• Scope. A low bid may leave out removal, base correction, reinforcement or cleanup, so compare the written scopes before you compare totals.

Plan Your Greeley Concrete Project

We build residential driveways, patios, sidewalks and stamped concrete across Greeley and Northern Colorado, and each estimate is based on your property's access, prep needs, drainage, reinforcement, slab thickness and finish. You can read more about our concrete driveways, patios, sidewalks and walkways, stamped and colored concrete and concrete services in Greeley, or request a detailed Greeley estimate.