A Guide to Concrete Prices

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, 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 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, you should 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 higher 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 availability of modern machinery.

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