Last updated: September 2026
Quick answer
Nationally, published cost guides commonly put a basic poured concrete driveway or patio at roughly $6 to $15 per square foot installed, stamped concrete at roughly $12 to $25, and pavers at roughly $15 to $35. These are national ranges for context only. They are not Happy Valley Concrete's prices, and local jobs can land above or below them. Your real price comes from a free on-site estimate: (503) 782-6069.
Important: these are national ranges, not our prices
The numbers on this page come from the kind of ranges typically published in national home-improvement cost guides. They are rough, they change every year, and they vary a lot by region, site access, and what is included. Happy Valley Concrete has not published a price list, and nothing on this page is a quote. We use ranges here so you can tell whether a bid is in a believable neighborhood, and so you know which questions to ask. For your real number, we give a free written estimate after seeing your site.
Typical national price ranges (installed, per square foot)
| Project | Typical national range (approx.) | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Basic broom-finish concrete (driveway, walkway, patio) | about $6 to $15 per sq ft | Thickness, base depth, reinforcement, access, site prep |
| Stamped or decorative concrete | about $12 to $25 per sq ft | Pattern, color layers, border, sealing |
| Paver patio or walkway | about $15 to $35 per sq ft | Paver type, base depth, edge restraint, pattern |
| Demolition and haul-off of old concrete | about $1 to $5 per sq ft | Thickness, rebar, disposal, access |
| Sealing decorative concrete | about $1 to $3 per sq ft | Sealer type, prep, number of coats |
These figures are approximate national context, not a Portland-area price list. Labor, disposal, and site conditions in the Pacific Northwest can move a given job outside any national range.
A worked example, for illustration only
Take a two-car driveway roughly 20 feet by 20 feet, which is 400 square feet. At the national range above for basic concrete, $6 to $15 per square foot, the arithmetic gives roughly $2,400 to $6,000. Add demolition of an old slab at roughly $1 to $5 per square foot and you would add roughly $400 to $2,000. This is arithmetic on national ranges to show how the pieces add up. It is not a quote, and your actual figure depends on your site.
The factors that actually decide the price
Size and thickness
Cost scales with area, and thickness matters too. A patio needs less than a driveway that carries vehicles. Extra thickness or thickened edges add material and labor.
Site prep and removal
Removing old concrete, hauling it away, excavating and compacting a rock base are a large share of the labor on replacement projects. A cheap bid often quietly skips or thins this step.
Reinforcement, joints and finish
Rebar or wire mesh and correctly spaced control joints cost money and prevent problems. A broom finish is the baseline. Exposed aggregate, color, stamping, borders and sealers each add labor and material.
Access, slope and drainage
Hillside lots, narrow side yards, long driveways and tight streets change equipment needs and labor time. Drainage corrections, such as a drain or regrading, are separate line items.
Season and schedule
Wet-season delays, cure protection and pour timing can affect scheduling and cost.
How to compare concrete bids fairly
Ask each contractor to write down: the square footage, thickness, base depth and material, reinforcement type, joint plan, finish, demolition and haul-off, drainage work, permit responsibility, cure and sealing instructions, and the payment schedule. A lump-sum number without those lines cannot be compared. The lowest bid is often the one with the thinnest slab or no base work, and that is what you pay for later. Our prep, pour and warranty guide is written as a checklist for exactly this.
Concrete versus other surfaces
If you are also considering asphalt for a driveway, read concrete vs asphalt driveway. If you are deciding on a patio surface, read stamped concrete vs pavers. We install concrete and pavers; we do not install asphalt.
Get a real number
Tell us your city, project type and approximate size, and send photos of the site. We follow up to schedule a free on-site estimate and write the scope in plain language. Start on our contact page, or read about the service areas and how a project works.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a concrete driveway cost?
Nationally published ranges commonly run about $6 to $15 per square foot installed for basic concrete, so a 400 square foot driveway works out to roughly $2,400 to $6,000 by arithmetic. That is a national illustration, not our price. Call (503) 782-6069 for a free written estimate.
How much more does stamped concrete cost than plain concrete?
Nationally, stamped concrete is commonly quoted at roughly $12 to $25 per square foot compared with roughly $6 to $15 for basic broom-finish concrete, because of pattern, color and sealing labor.
Are pavers more expensive than concrete?
Nationally, pavers are commonly quoted at roughly $15 to $35 per square foot, generally more than poured concrete, though they can be easier to repair.
Why do concrete bids vary so much?
Differences in thickness, base depth, reinforcement, demolition, drainage work and finish account for most of the gap. Compare written line items, not just the total.
Does Happy Valley Concrete publish prices online?
No. We give free on-site estimates so the price reflects your actual site.
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