Stamped concrete cost in Norwich, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $3,300 – $8,100
- Per sq ft
- $8.10 – $19.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #109
- 1 = most expensive
Stamped concrete in Norwich, CT usually costs $3,300 to $8,100 for 400 sq ft. That works out to about $8.10 to $19.50 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $28.19 an hour in the Norwich area, 3% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Norwich, CT, standard level
$4,750 to $6,650
About $11.50 to $16 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,300 | $3,000 |
| Labor | $2,300 | $3,400 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $260 |
| Total | $4,750 | $6,650 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Norwich, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,650 | $3,500 | 46% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,850 | $4,250 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $200 | $350 | 4% |
| Total | $3,300 | $5,700 | $8,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Norwich number
Labor is 50% of the midpoint bill here, against 48% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is cement masons and concrete finishers (60%), construction laborers (30%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Norwich the blended ratio comes out at 1.06. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Connecticut statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Norwich is at 97.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $2,700 nationally becomes $2,650 here (midpoint, 400 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.4: $50 to $350.
Data note: 60% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Norwich. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Norwich?
Jobs that often go together with stamped concrete are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Norwich wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, asphalt driveway comes out highest (+9%) and concrete slab lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | +2% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,550 | +4% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,150 – $5,750 | +5% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,250 | +1% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | +9% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,600 | +4% |
Norwich: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Norwich. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) to 2-car driveway (600 sq ft).
Basic
$3,300 to $5,200
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,750 to $6,650
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$6,150 to $8,100
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,650 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,450 | $3,200 – $4,200 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,300 – $5,200 | $4,750 – $6,650 | $6,150 – $8,100 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,900 – $7,750 | $7,000 – $9,850 | $9,150 – $12,000 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Norwich bid
Sealing and vapor barrier
Sealer is usually quoted separately; vapor barrier material is $0.20-$1.50 per sq ft depending on thickness (HomeGuide).
Not included
These prices don't include site prep that depends on the project: demolition, grading, or a thicker base.
Pattern and color
Basic to average coloring runs $8-$19 per sq ft. A 2-car stamped driveway runs $12-$18 per sq ft (HomeGuide); Estimators.us puts decorative slabs at $15-$30.
Norwich against nearby metros and the rest of Connecticut
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 400 sq ft range from $5,700 to $6,000 across Norwich and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich, CTthis page | $3,300 – $8,100 | $5,700 | |
| Hartford, CT25 miles | $3,350 – $8,200 | $5,750 | +1% |
| New Haven, CT40 miles | $3,450 – $8,600 | $6,000 | +6% |
| Providence, RI45 miles | $3,400 – $8,500 | $5,950 | +5% |
| Waterbury, CT50 miles | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | +3% |
| Springfield, MA55 miles | $3,450 – $8,600 | $6,000 | +6% |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | +3% |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | −2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Norwich ranks #109 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Norwich is 3% below the Connecticut figure.
Elsewhere in Connecticut
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $3,350 – $8,200 | $5,750 | +1% |
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $3,400 – $8,450 | $5,900 | +4% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $3,450 – $8,600 | $6,000 | +6% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $3,350 – $8,350 | $5,850 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Norwich against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $3,250 – $8,000 | $5,600 | −1% |
| Crestview, FL | 125,050 jobs | $3,000 – $7,350 | $5,200 | −9% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $3,750 – $9,300 | $6,550 | +15% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $3,500 – $8,750 | $6,150 | +8% |
Add-ons priced for Norwich
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.02 for Norwich, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.06) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a vapor barrier | $200 – $410 |
What local crews earn in Norwich
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Norwich the blend is 1.06.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) carry 60% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Norwich metro, so we used the Connecticut statewide median: $28.19 an hour against $27.41 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $31.41 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 30%) the local median is $24.95 an hour, which is 10% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.01 and $32.96 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 30.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073), 10% of the weighting: a median of $32.14 an hour, 12% above the US median of $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $30.37 and $37.63 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 16.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (cement masons and concrete finishers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $190 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $290. That is a swing of roughly 5.0% to 3.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Norwich-New London-Willimantic has 126,450 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 171st by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $23.34 | $28.19 | $31.41 | $27.41 | 1.03 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.01 | $24.95 | $32.96 | $22.66 | 1.10 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $30.37 | $32.14 | $37.63 | $28.78 | 1.12 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Norwich weather and the stamped concrete calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Norwich Public Utility Plt (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Norwich are May through October: 6 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, April, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below.
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.
Norwich gets about 52 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 28 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, October and December (5.1 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and July are the driest, at 3.6 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 15 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 21 | 3.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 23 | 3.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 29 | 5.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 59 | 39 | 4.7 | Cold |
| May | 70 | 49 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 59 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 63 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 55 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 44 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 34 | 4.2 | Cold |
| Dec | 43 | 27 | 5.0 | Cold |
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Stamped concrete in Norwich: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Norwich?
For 400 sq ft, expect $3,300 to $8,100 in the Norwich area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,750 to $6,650. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Norwich?
About $8.10 to $19.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $19.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Norwich or Hartford?
Hartford is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $5,750, which is 1% more than Norwich ($5,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Norwich?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $2,850 out of $5,700. Materials are 46% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Norwich?
$3,300 to $8,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Norwich?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $350 for fees in the Norwich area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Norwich expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Connecticut?
Norwich is 3% below the Connecticut statewide estimate ($5,850 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Connecticut; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Norwich?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $28.19 an hour, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.34 to $31.41.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Norwich?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,300 to $5,200 and premium work $6,150 to $8,100. Basic means: basic pattern, one integral color. Premium means: multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish.
+When is the best time to pour stamped concrete in Norwich?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through October. May and July 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 a vapor barrier" add in Norwich?
$200 to $410 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Norwich
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 Stamped Concrete Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- SimplyWise: Concrete Estimate Template: Free PDF + Excel (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 200 sq ft stamped-patio line ($900-$1,800), divided by 200 sq ft.