Concrete patio cost in Richmond, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $1,150 – $3,600
- Per sq ft
- $3.70 – $10.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $2,650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #222
- 1 = most expensive
Richmond homeowners pay roughly $1,150 to $3,600 to pour a concrete patio at 300 sq ft, or $3.70 to $10.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Richmond is 9% lower. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $21.96 an hour in the Richmond area, 20% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Richmond, VA, standard level
$1,900 to $2,850
About $5.80 to $8.60 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $900 | $1,150 |
| Labor | $840 | $1,450 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $290 |
| Total | $1,900 | $2,850 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Richmond, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $730 | $1,000 | $1,300 | 43% |
| Labor | $380 | $1,150 | $1,900 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $220 | $390 | 9% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,400 | $3,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Richmond number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 4 trades: cement masons and concrete finishers at 50%, construction laborers at 30%, carpenters at 10%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 10%. Weighted together, Richmond wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (51% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Richmond metro is 96.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $1,000, compared with $1,050 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (97.9) and land at $50 to $390.
Cost by quality level and size in Richmond
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Richmond wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,150 to $2,150
Plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard
Standard
$1,900 to $2,850
Colored or stained, saw-cut joints, minor grading
Premium
$2,650 to $3,600
Exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 (100 sq ft) | $420 – $840 | $730 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,450 |
| 12x16 (192 sq ft) | $760 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,450 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $1,550 – $2,800 | $2,450 – $3,750 | $3,400 – $4,700 |
When to schedule concrete patio in Richmond
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Richmond Intl Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through June and August through October are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Richmond (6 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below; July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
The 40°F line is a deliberately cautious stand-in. The American Concrete Institute's cold-weather guide (ACI 306R-16) defines cold-weather concreting around an average daily air temperature below 40°F, which is colder than our test of an average overnight low at or below 40°F, so we flag a few extra shoulder months. In cold weather crews may need heated enclosures, insulating blankets or accelerated mixes, and those measures can raise a quote.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in July, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Richmond gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 9 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, August and September (4.9 inches in August). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 45 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 29 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 52 | 30 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 60 | 37 | 4.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 70 | 46 | 3.2 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 69 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 68 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 61 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 60 | 39 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Dec | 52 | 32 | 3.5 | Cold |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 4 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Richmond is 0.85 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 50%) the local median is $21.96 an hour, which is 20% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $18.54 and $27.95 an hour. BLS counts 630 of them working in the area, 9.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $20.39 an hour, 10% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.21 and $22.61 an hour. About 4,560 work in the metro. That is 69.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.94 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.42 and $28.84 an hour. BLS counts 3,070 of them working in the area, 46.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $26.58 an hour, which is 8% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.08 and $29.75 an hour. BLS counts 2,220 of them working in the area, 33.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.95 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $150. At the 25th percentile ($18.54) it shrinks by about $85. The total moves by 6.2% or 3.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 660,350 jobs in the Richmond area. That makes it the 45th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.42% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $18.54 | $21.96 | $27.95 | $27.41 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.21 | $20.39 | $22.61 | $22.66 | 0.90 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $22.42 | $24.94 | $28.84 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $23.08 | $26.58 | $29.75 | $28.78 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Richmond
Because every project leans on different trades, Richmond's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −5% and concrete driveway −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,200 | −9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,000 | −8% |
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,950 – $14,000 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −5% |
Add-ons priced for Richmond
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Richmond by the average of the local wage index (0.85) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 0.91. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add an acid or water-based stain | $820 – $2,700 |
Is Richmond cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Richmond. Lynchburg is the lowest at about $2,200 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VAthis page | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | |
| Virginia Beach, VA70 miles | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | level |
| Charlottesville, VA75 miles | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +5% |
| Lexington Park, MD80 miles | $1,250 – $3,900 | $2,550 | +7% |
| Lynchburg, VA95 miles | $1,100 – $3,300 | $2,200 | −7% |
| Washington, DC100 miles | $1,300 – $4,150 | $2,700 | +14% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +5% |
| United States | $1,250 – $4,000 | $2,650 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Richmond comes in at #222 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $3,800; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $2,100 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Richmond is 5% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | level |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,350 | −1% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $1,200 – $3,800 | $2,500 | +5% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $1,100 – $3,300 | $2,200 | −7% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $1,150 – $3,550 | $2,350 | −2% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $1,150 – $3,600 | $2,400 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Richmond's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Richmond against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $1,100 – $3,500 | $2,300 | −3% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $1,150 – $3,700 | $2,450 | +2% |
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $1,200 – $3,850 | $2,500 | +6% |
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +15% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Richmond bid
Permit
Permits run $50-$400 where required. Many cities don't require one for a small at-grade patio.
Finish
Plain concrete is $4-$12 per sq ft and a broom finish $6-$13; designs with several colors and decorative finishes run up to about $28 (HomeGuide).
Site prep
Excavation, forms and a gravel base are the unglamorous part of the bill and vary most with soil and slope.
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Concrete patio in Richmond: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete patio in Richmond?
For 300 sq ft, expect $1,150 to $3,600 in the Richmond area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,900 to $2,850. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete patio in Richmond?
About $3.70 to $10.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $390 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is concrete patio cheaper in Richmond or Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $2,400, which is 0% more than Richmond ($2,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Richmond?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $1,150 out of $2,400. Materials are 43% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 51%.
+What would 12x16 (192 sq ft) cost in Richmond?
$760 to $2,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete patio need a permit in Richmond?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $390 for fees in the Richmond area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Richmond expensive for concrete patio compared with the rest of Virginia?
Richmond is 5% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($2,500 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Richmond?
The BLS median is $21.96 an hour in the Richmond area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.54 to $27.95.
+What do basic and premium concrete patio work cost in Richmond?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,150 and premium work $2,650 to $3,600. Basic means: plain gray slab, broom finish, flat yard. Premium means: exposed aggregate or heavy decorative finish, drainage work.
+When is the best time to pour a concrete patio in Richmond?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through June and August through October. April and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add an acid or water-based stain" add in Richmond?
$820 to $2,700 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete patio near Richmond
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Concrete Patio Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- SimplyWise: Concrete Estimate Template: Free PDF + Excel (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Stamped Concrete Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = SimplyWise's sample 200 sq ft broom-finish patio line ($500-$900 in materials) divided by 200 sq ft.