Free tool for concrete contractors
Concrete Slab, Patio and Driveway Estimate Calculator
Enter the slab's length, width and thickness, the base and the finish. The calculator works out cubic yards with waste, gravel base, forming, reinforcement, finishing labor and any short-load fee.
Estimate
before sales tax$3,956.30
before sales tax$3,956.30
Concrete: 6.5 cu ydArea: 480 sq ft
| Labor | |
| Set forms (88 ft)7.5 hr × $65.00 | $487.50 |
| Grade and compact base6 hr × $65.00 | $390.00 |
| Place and broom finish (480 sq ft)16 hr × $65.00 | $1,040.00 |
| Materials | |
| Ready-mix concrete, 4 in6.5 cu yd × $204.00 | $1,326.00 |
| Gravel base, 4 in compacted6 cu yd × $54.00 | $324.00 |
| Wire mesh480 sq ft × $0.26 | $124.80 |
| Form boards and stakes88 ft × $3.00 | $264.00 |
| Total before tax | $3,956.30 |
Labor at $65/hr, 20% markup on materials, equipment and disposal. Material prices and crew speeds are starting values; set your own in the app.
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Pricing tips for concrete
- Order a little extra. Running short on a pour costs far more than a partial yard left over.
- Short-load fees can add a lot to small pours. Show them as their own line so the customer sees why small jobs cost more per yard.
- Decorative finishes like stamping or exposed aggregate make a natural better or best option.
Starting values this calculator uses
Material costs and crew speeds vary by market and by crew. These are the defaults; in the app you replace them with your own, and every estimate uses your numbers.
- Ready-mix$170/cu yd
- Short-load fee (under 4 yd)$100
- Gravel base$45/cu yd
- Wire mesh$0.22/sq ft
- Rebar grid$0.55/sq ft
- Form boards and stakes$2.5/ft
- Color, release and sealer$1.25/sq ft
- Forming speed12 ft/hr
- Grade and base prep80 sq ft/hr
- Place and finish30 sq ft/hr
- Pump truck$450
- Breakout speed30 sq ft/hr
- Concrete disposal$0.6/sq ft
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