Quick Answer
A concrete patio costs $6 to $17 per square foot installed; a 16-by-20-foot broom-finish patio runs about $2,200 to $4,500 in the Chicago suburbs, with stamped finishes costing more.
A plain broom-finish patio sits at the low end and stamped or colored work at the high end. B.G. Concrete prices a patio on finish, access to the backyard, and base prep — the things that actually move the number in the Chicago suburbs.
Concrete patio cost per square foot
Broom-finish patios run about $6 to $10 per square foot, while stamped, colored, or exposed-aggregate finishes reach $13 to $17. A standard 320-square-foot patio therefore lands roughly between $2,200 and $5,400 depending on finish.
What changes a concrete patio price most
r/Concrete homeowners learn that backyard access drives cost more than they expect. If a truck or buggy cannot reach the pour, labor climbs, and grading, drainage slope, and decorative finishes add to a plain slab’s base price.
Why Chicago patios need proper base and slope
A patio in the Chicago suburbs needs pitch away from the house, a compacted stone base, and control joints to manage freeze-thaw movement on clay soil. Skipping those is the usual reason a cheap patio cracks or holds water within a few seasons.
Related Questions
Stamped concrete vs pavers: which is better?
Stamped concrete costs 30 to 50 percent less than pavers and resists weeds; pavers allow section repair. Read more about stamped vs pavers.
What is the best concrete finish?
Broom finish for traction and value; stamped or exposed aggregate for a decorative look. Read more about concrete finishes.
Why does concrete crack?
Shrinkage, freeze-thaw, and base settlement cause cracks; control joints direct them. Read more about why concrete cracks.
B.G. Concrete pours concrete across Wood Dale and the NW Chicago suburbs — see our concrete patio cost guide or call 630-595-1518 for a written figure.