Stamped concrete cost in Virginia Beach, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $3,000 – $7,250
- Per sq ft
- $7.35 – $17
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $5,600
- Rank of 300 metros
- #214
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour stamped concrete in Virginia Beach, plan on $3,000 to $7,250 for 400 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $7.35 to $17 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 9% lower than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $23.84 an hour in the Virginia Beach area, 13% below the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Virginia Beach, VA, standard level
$4,250 to $5,950
About $10.50 to $14.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $2,950 |
| Labor | $1,850 | $2,750 |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $250 |
| Total | $4,250 | $5,950 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Virginia Beach, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,750 | $2,600 | $3,500 | 51% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $2,300 | $3,400 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $200 | $340 | 4% |
| Total | $3,000 | $5,100 | $7,250 | 100% |
Why Virginia Beach prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on cement masons and concrete finishers, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.84 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Virginia Beach is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Virginia Beach metro is 96.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 400 sq ft comes to $2,600, compared with $2,700 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (97.9) and land at $50 to $340.
Virginia Beach against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Virginia Beach. Greenville is the lowest at about $4,850 (midpoint, 400 sq ft), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VAthis page | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | |
| Richmond, VA70 miles | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,100 | −1% |
| Greenville, NC100 miles | $2,850 – $6,850 | $4,850 | −5% |
| Lexington Park, MD100 miles | $3,150 – $7,700 | $5,450 | +6% |
| Raleigh, NC135 miles | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | +1% |
| Charlottesville, VA145 miles | $3,100 – $7,550 | $5,300 | +4% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $3,150 – $7,600 | $5,350 | +5% |
| United States | $3,250 – $7,950 | $5,600 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Virginia Beach comes in at #214 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $8,150; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $4,550 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Virginia Beach is 5% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $2,950 – $7,200 | $5,100 | −1% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | level |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $3,100 – $7,550 | $5,300 | +4% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $2,800 – $6,650 | $4,700 | −8% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $2,950 – $7,100 | $5,050 | −2% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $3,000 – $7,250 | $5,100 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Virginia Beach's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Virginia Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $3,000 – $7,300 | $5,150 | +1% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $3,550 – $8,850 | $6,200 | +21% |
| Providence, RI | 714,120 jobs | $3,400 – $8,500 | $5,950 | +17% |
Virginia Beach labor market for stamped concrete
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Virginia Beach is 0.85 times the national level.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 60%) the local median is $23.84 an hour, which is 13% below the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $21.65 and $28.70 an hour. BLS counts 790 of them working in the area, 10.4 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 $18.51 an hour, 18% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.29 and $21.90 an hour. About 5,660 work in the metro. That is 74.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $25.03 an hour, which is 13% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $29.38 an hour. BLS counts 2,150 of them working in the area, 28.2 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 ($28.70 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $290. At the 25th percentile ($21.65) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 5.6% or 2.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 763,060 jobs in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area. That makes it the 40th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.49% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 60% | $21.65 | $23.84 | $28.70 | $27.41 | 0.87 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $17.29 | $18.51 | $21.90 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $23.01 | $25.03 | $29.38 | $28.78 | 0.87 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Virginia Beach: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Virginia Beach 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
$3,000 to $4,700
Basic pattern, one integral color
Standard
$4,250 to $5,950
Two-tone color release and a border
Premium
$5,550 to $7,250
Multi-color, hand-detailed, sealed to a high finish
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 patio (200 sq ft) | $1,500 – $2,450 | $2,200 – $3,100 | $2,900 – $3,800 |
| 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) | $3,000 – $4,700 | $4,250 – $5,950 | $5,550 – $7,250 |
| 2-car driveway (600 sq ft) | $4,450 – $6,950 | $6,350 – $8,800 | $8,200 – $10,700 |
Extras that change the Virginia Beach total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Virginia Beach 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 a vapor barrier | $180 – $360 |
Related projects, priced for Virginia Beach
Because every project leans on different trades, Virginia Beach's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −8% and concrete driveway −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | −11% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,800 | −8% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,250 | −9% |
Why two Virginia Beach quotes can differ
Specialist labor
Stamping has to be done before the concrete sets, so crews arrive in larger teams and charge for it.
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.
Climate in Virginia Beach: timing your stamped concrete job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Oceana Nas (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Virginia Beach (8 of 12 months). January, February, March 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.
Virginia Beach gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (5.8 inches in July). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 32 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 | 50 | 32 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 53 | 33 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 59 | 39 | 3.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 69 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 56 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 66 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 70 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 69 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 64 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 53 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 42 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 54 | 35 | 3.3 | Cold |
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Stamped concrete in Virginia Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour stamped concrete in Virginia Beach?
For 400 sq ft, expect $3,000 to $7,250 in the Virginia Beach area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,250 to $5,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for stamped concrete in Virginia Beach?
About $7.35 to $17 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $340 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $19.
+Is stamped concrete cheaper in Virginia Beach or Richmond?
Richmond is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $5,100, which is 1% less than Virginia Beach ($5,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Virginia Beach?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $2,300 out of $5,100. Materials are 51% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would 20x20 patio (400 sq ft) cost in Virginia Beach?
$3,000 to $7,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does stamped concrete need a permit in Virginia Beach?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $340 for fees in the Virginia Beach area (our national range of $50 to $350 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Virginia Beach expensive for stamped concrete compared with the rest of Virginia?
Virginia Beach is 5% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($5,350 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 Virginia Beach?
The BLS median is $23.84 an hour in the Virginia Beach area, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.65 to $28.70.
+What do basic and premium stamped concrete work cost in Virginia Beach?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $3,000 to $4,700 and premium work $5,550 to $7,250. 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 Virginia Beach?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. April and November 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 Virginia Beach?
$180 to $360 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Stamped concrete near Virginia Beach
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.