Concrete Patios in Winston-Salem, NC | Cost & Install
Patios are priced by the square foot, and the two most common sizes we pour in Winston-Salem are 20 by 20 at 400 square feet and 20 by 30 at 600. Small patios price higher per square foot than large ones, because getting a crew and a truck out costs the same either way. Stamped patterns, integral colour and exposed aggregate all cost more than a broom finish, and we price the options side by side so you can see the gap before you decide.
Patios are where finish choice actually matters, because you look at it every day and you walk on it barefoot. A broom finish is the workhorse and costs least. Stamped and coloured work costs more per square foot and changes the character of the whole back of the house.
What Moves the Price of Concrete Patios in Winston-Salem, NC
What changes
Effect on your price
Square footage
The single biggest driver. Work is priced per square foot, so measure before you call.
Patio size, in both directions
Small patios cost more per square foot than large ones, because mobilising a crew and a truck is a fixed cost. A 12 by 12 is at or below many contractors' minimum job.
Reinforcement, wire or fibre
Adds roughly 10 to 15 percent over a plain pour. Worth it anywhere a vehicle or a heavy load will sit.
Finish
A broom finish is the baseline. Exposed aggregate costs more, integral colour more again, and stamped work costs the most.
Fall away from the house
A patio has to shed water away from your foundation. On a flat or reverse-sloping yard that means fill, grading, or a step down, none of which is concrete cost.
Tear-out of the existing surface
Adds roughly 15 to 25 percent, depending on slab thickness and how easily a machine can reach it.
Concrete truck access
Tight lots, long wheelbarrow runs and pump trucks all add labour to the exact same square footage.
Every job is priced on site. We measure, check the base and the grade, and put a written price in your hand before any concrete is ordered.
What's Included
Layout marked on site so you can see the footprint before anything is dug
Base graded and compacted, sloped away from the house
Reinforcement placed and supported
Your choice of broom, float, exposed aggregate, or stamped finish
Control joints planned to fall where they look intentional
Tie-in to existing walkways, steps, or the back door landing
When to Call
You want to add a patio where there is currently just grass
An existing patio has cracked, sunk, or is too small
You are extending an existing slab for a table, grill, or hot tub
You want stamped or coloured concrete rather than plain grey
Common Questions
How much does a 20x20 concrete patio cost?⌄
A 20 by 20 patio is 400 square feet, and patios are priced per square foot, so that footprint sets the base. Reinforcement, the finish you choose, and how hard the back yard is to get a truck and wheelbarrows into are what move it. Stamped or coloured work on the same footprint costs more than a broom finish.
Are small patios cheaper per square foot?⌄
No, usually the opposite. Mobilising a crew and a concrete truck is a fixed cost regardless of size, so very small pours price higher per square foot and some contractors have a minimum job size.
How much does stamped concrete add?⌄
Stamped and coloured work typically runs meaningfully more per square foot than a broom finish because of the extra material, forming, and labour in the finishing stage.
How long before I can put furniture on it?⌄
Foot traffic after 24 to 48 hours. Furniture is generally fine after a few days, though heavy planters and hot tubs should wait the full cure.
