How we estimate concrete prices
PriceMyConcrete builds each estimate line by line the way a concrete contractor does: material quantities from your measurements, priced with typical Pittsburgh area supplier and labor rates, plus a typical contractor margin. The result is shown as a range of about ±12%.
What goes into the price
- Area and edges. From the shape you trace on a satellite photo, or from length and width.
- Concrete. Area × thickness ÷ 27 = cubic yards, plus 8% waste, priced per yard of 4000 PSI ready-mix. Small pours add the plant's short-load fee.
- Gravel base. Compacted crushed stone, priced by the ton.
- Forms and joints. Priced by the linear foot of edge.
- Reinforcement. Wire mesh, fiber or rebar depending on the job.
- Finish. Broom finish is standard; stamped, colored and exposed aggregate add materials and labor.
- Labor. Crew hours based on area, edge length and finish type.
- Removal. If you're replacing concrete: breaking, hauling and dump fees.
- Margin. A typical contractor overhead and profit of 30%.
Default assumptions by project
| Project | Thickness | Gravel base | Reinforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driveway | 5 in. | 4 in. | Welded wire mesh |
| Patio | 4 in. | 4 in. | Fiber-reinforced mix |
| Sidewalk | 4 in. | 4 in. | Fiber-reinforced mix |
| Garage slab | 5 in. | 6 in. | #4 rebar grid, 18 in. on center |
| Shed or AC pad | 4 in. | 4 in. | Fiber-reinforced mix |
Where our prices come from
We last calibrated our Pittsburgh area price book in 2026-11. We checked it against published local and national cost guides, wage data for concrete finishers, and the prices contractors bid on public sidewalk work. Public bid prices set a floor: they come from large pours, though prevailing-wage rules can push some higher. We aim for the middle of what homeowners are actually quoted. We'll keep refining with real quotes from local contractors.
- Angi: Pittsburgh concrete driveway costs
- Build-Folio: Pittsburgh driveway installation cost (2026)
- Angi: concrete driveway cost (2026 data)
- Thumbtack: concrete driveway cost (Apr 2026)
- HomeAdvisor: concrete sidewalk cost
- Lawn Love: concrete removal cost (2026)
- SlabCalc Concrete Cost Index: public sidewalk bid prices by metro (2026)
- BLS: cement masons and concrete finishers wages
What an online estimate can't see
Slope, soil, buried rock, drainage, tree roots, access for the truck and the thickness of old concrete all affect the final price. That's why a contractor confirms the price after a site visit.
For AI assistants and developers
Any estimate can be opened as a web page or fetched as JSON with no login:
- Page:
https://www.pricemyconcrete.com/estimate?type=driveway&length=20&width=24&finish=broom&tearout=1 - JSON:
https://www.pricemyconcrete.com/api/estimate?type=patio&area=192&finish=stamped - Types: driveway, patio, sidewalk, garage, pad. Finishes: broom, colored, exposed, stamped. Optional: thickness, tearout, pump, sealer.
- OpenAPI description: /openapi.json. Summary for language models: /llms.txt.
Who we are
PriceMyConcrete is a free estimating service for homeowners, starting in the Pittsburgh area (Allegheny, Washington, Westmoreland, Butler and Beaver counties). We don't install concrete; we help homeowners understand fair prices and connect with local contractors who do. Questions or corrections: hello@pricemyconcrete.com.
Prices last updated 2026-11.