Last updated: October 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 Albany Concrete's prices, and Willamette Valley jobs can land above or below them. Your real price comes from a free on-site estimate: (503) 862-3881.
Important: these are national ranges, not our prices
The figures 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 widely with region, site access and what is included. Albany 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 mid-Willamette Valley price list. Labor, disposal and site conditions locally 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. If an old slab has to be demolished and hauled away at roughly $1 to $5 per square foot, add roughly $400 to $2,000. This is arithmetic on national ranges to show how the pieces add up. It is not a quote for any Albany property, 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. Thickened edges or extra depth for heavier loads add material and labor.
Site prep and removal
Removing old concrete, hauling it away, excavating and compacting a rock base make up a large share of the labor on replacement projects. A suspiciously low bid often quietly thins or skips 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
Narrow side yards, long driveways, tight streets and wet ground change equipment needs and labor time. Drainage corrections, such as a drain or regrading, are separate line items. Albany's flat, slow-draining soils often make drainage a bigger factor than owners expect.
Season and schedule
Wet-season delays, cure protection and pour timing can affect scheduling and cost. Rural sites farther from town, such as Scio or Sweet Home, can add travel time.
How to compare concrete bids fairly
Ask each contractor to put the following in writing: total square footage, thickness, base depth and material, reinforcement type, joint layout, finish, what is removed and hauled away, drainage corrections, permit responsibility and the workmanship warranty. Two bids that differ by 30 percent often differ in exactly those lines. The prep and warranty guide turns this into a checklist. Be wary of quotes given sight unseen by phone for anything other than the simplest slab, and of anyone who cannot explain why they chose a particular thickness.
Concrete versus other surfaces
Concrete typically costs more up front than asphalt or gravel and less than pavers or natural stone, and it usually needs less recurring maintenance than asphalt. The right comparison is the cost of owning a surface over the years you expect to keep the property. Our concrete vs asphalt guide and stamped concrete vs pavers guide work through those trade-offs honestly, including where we do not sell the alternative.
Get a real number
Send your town, the project type, rough dimensions and photos, and we will schedule a free on-site estimate. The written scope we provide is meant to be easy to compare with other bids. Call or text (503) 862-3881, Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the prices in this guide Albany Concrete's prices?
No. They are labeled national ranges for context. We provide free written estimates based on your site.
Why is a demolition line item separate?
Removing and hauling old concrete is a distinct job with its own labor and disposal cost. Separating it helps you compare bids on equal terms.
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