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How much does a 12x12 concrete patio cost in Winston-Salem?

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A 12x12 patio is 144 square feet, the smallest patio we commonly pour in Winston-Salem, NC, and it carries the highest cost per square foot of any patio size. The reason is fixed costs: the crew, the truck, the forming and the finishing tools cost roughly the same to mobilize whether the pour is 144 square feet or 400, so on a small pad those fixed costs are spread across fewer feet. The concrete itself is the smaller share of the bill. What moves your specific number is access to the backyard, how much grading the spot needs, the finish you pick, and whether an old pad has to come out first. You get a written price for the exact pad before anything is scheduled.

Updated Aug 31, 2026 · Winston-Salem Concrete Co, Winston-Salem, NC

Concrete Patios

Why small patios cost more per square foot

Concrete pricing has a fixed half and a variable half. The variable half is materials, and 144 square feet at 4 inches deep is under two cubic yards of concrete, a small order. The fixed half is everything else: crew mobilization, forming, screeding, finishing and cleanup take nearly the same effort on a 12x12 as on a pad twice the size. Spread across only 144 feet, that fixed half dominates, which is why the per-foot rate on a small pad always looks high next to the big-patio rate a neighbor quotes.

This is also why, if you are anywhere near wanting more space, pricing a larger pour at the same visit is worth it. Going from 12x12 to 16x16 nearly doubles the area, but it does not come close to doubling the price, because the fixed half barely moves.

What moves a 12x12 patio quote in Winston-Salem

Four things separate one 12x12 quote from another on the same yard.

Is 12x12 the right size?

A 12x12 fits a four-chair dining set or a small sectional, but not both, and once a grill joins the furniture it gets tight. The standard advice we give at estimates: lay out the furniture you actually own with a hose or tape on the grass, then add a walking margin around it. If the layout spills past the tape, price the next size while the crew and truck are already committed. The written estimate can show both numbers side by side so the upsize decision is yours with real figures, not a guess.

Common questions

Is a 12x12 concrete patio cheaper than pavers?⌄
Usually yes on installed cost, and the gap widens with size. Pavers cost more in labor per foot to lay. Concrete pours as one surface, takes stamped or colored finishes if you want the paver look, and needs less ongoing re-leveling than pavers set in sand.
How thick should a 12x12 patio be?⌄
Four inches of concrete over a compacted stone base is standard for a patio that carries people and furniture. What matters as much as thickness is the base preparation and cutting control joints so any shrinkage cracking follows the lines instead of wandering.
How long does a 12x12 patio take to pour?⌄
Typically one day on site for a straightforward yard: form in the morning, pour and finish the same day. You can walk on it the next day and load furniture after about a week. Grading, tear-out or a stamped finish can add a day.

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