Local Concrete Cost Guide
Concrete Patio Cost in Virginia Beach, VA
A concrete patio costs about $6 to $12 per square foot for a plain broom finish and $12 to $25+ per square foot for stamped or stained decorative work. A common 12 by 16 foot patio (192 sq ft) runs roughly $1,150 to $2,300 plain, or $2,300 to $4,800 with a decorative finish.
The finish you choose is the single biggest lever on patio cost. This guide compares plain, stained, and stamped patios, explains what drives each price, and shows when concrete beats pavers. Use the slab calculator to size the pour for your exact patio dimensions.
Last updated June 10, 2026
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What Drives the Cost in Virginia Beach
- Finish type: Plain broom is the baseline; acid stain, integral color, exposed aggregate, and stamping each add material and skilled labor.
- Size and shape: Curved or multi-level patios cost more to form than a simple rectangle, and small patios carry a higher per-foot rate from crew minimums.
- Site access: Backyard patios with no truck access may need wheelbarrowing or a pump, raising labor cost.
- Base and reinforcement: A compacted base plus wire mesh or fiber resists settling and cracking under furniture, planters, and freeze-thaw cycles.
- Sealing: Stamped and stained patios need periodic resealing, an ongoing cost that plain broom finishes mostly avoid.
Concrete patio vs pavers
Poured concrete is usually cheaper to install than pavers and gives a seamless surface with no weed-prone joints. Pavers cost more up front but flex with ground movement, are easy to lift and repair individually, and never show a single large crack.
Decorative stamped concrete can overlap with paver pricing once you add pattern, color, and sealing. If budget is the priority, plain concrete wins; if repairability and a premium look matter most, pavers are worth comparing.
Do patios need reinforcement and joints?
Most patios use wire mesh or fiber reinforcement and control joints cut every 8 to 12 feet to steer inevitable shrinkage cracking into hidden lines. Skipping joints is the most common reason a patio develops random cracks within the first year.