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A Guide to Concrete Prices
Expect to pay about $125 per yard of concrete.
The price per yard of concrete varies depending on the geographical region, ready-mix delivery fee, and labour charges, if you’re hiring a contractor.
However, the concrete price is roughly $125 per yard.
How much is a yard of concrete?
Ready-mix suppliers price concrete by yard while contractors quote by square footage. This article focuses on the cost of concrete per yard.
When ordering from a supplier, expect to pay about $125 per yard, but this is just a rough figure – with the exact price determined by the above-mentioned factors.
It is best to contact the local suppliers to get a better idea of the price per yard of concrete as well as the number of yards you’ll require for slab and footing pours.
Concrete cost per yard
When calculating the overall price per yard of concrete, consider factors such as grading, subbase preparation, concrete forms and finishing, reinforcement, and the local price of concrete.
That being said, the average concrete price in 2021 was as follows:
Cost: $125 per cubic yard
Grading: $50 – $70 per hour – This varies depending on the amount of dirt to be moved, as well as the hourly charges for the machine and operator.
Subbase: $12 – $18 per cubic yard
Concrete Forms and Finishing: $1.50 – $2.00 per square foot
Reinforcement: $0.15 – $0.30 per square foot
Editor’s Note: The above figures are estimates for plain concrete. Expect to pay more per yard of concrete if your project requires decorative concrete finishes.
Concrete price for outdoor projects
Stamped concrete price: $8 – $12 per square foot
Concrete patio cost: $6 – $10 per square foot
Concrete driveway: $8 – $12 per square foot
Walkway cost: $6 – $12 per square foot
Concrete price for indoor projects
Stained concrete cost: $4 – $10 per square foot
Polished concrete cost: $3 – $12 per square foot
Concrete floor cost: $2 – $12 per square foot
Concrete countertop cost: $65 – $135 per square foot
In comparison with other materials, decorative concrete is a mid-range option. For the outdoors, concrete costs way less than natural stones and pavers, and higher than the more inexpensive plain concrete, asphalt, and gravel.
For the indoors, decorative concrete costs less than hardwood, marble, and granite, and a bit more than ceramic tiles and laminates.
Conclusion
After making your estimates, it is a good idea to get quotes from qualified professionals as they can complete your project at or below your estimates thanks to economies of scale and the availability of modern machinery.