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Stamped Concrete Patio Cost: Per Square Foot in 2026
Estimate stamped concrete patio cost per square foot — with the free concrete calculator.
Stamped concrete gives you the look of stone or brick at a fraction of the price — and it's poured in one solid slab. Here's the real 2026 cost.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Stamped concrete runs $10–$20 per sq ft in 2026 ($10–$14 basic; up to $20 for complex patterns). A 500 sq ft patio runs $5,000–$10,000. Standard concrete runs $6–$12; stamping adds $3–$8 per sq ft.
What it costs
Basic stamped concrete runs $10–$14 per sq ft installed. Complex patterns and colors run $15–$20+. Standard concrete runs $6–$12; stamping adds $3–$8. A 500 sq ft patio runs $5,000–$10,000. Sealing adds $0.50–$1 per sq ft.
- Basic: $10–$14 per sq ft
- Complex: $15–$20+
- Standard concrete: $6–$12
- 500 sq ft patio: $5,000–$10,000
Stamped vs pavers
Stamped concrete costs less than pavers ($15–$30 per sq ft installed) and installs in days, not weeks. The tradeoff: no individual replacement — cracks in the slab are permanent. Pavers can be reset individually. Stamped needs resealing every 2-3 years.
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