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What it costs to install a concrete patio in Georgia
A concrete patio's cost in Georgia comes down to its size, its thickness and the finish you choose, plain or stamped.
Updated September 25, 2026
Concrete patio cost per square foot, plain or stamped
A plain broom finish typically runs $17 to $52+ per sq ft, and a stamped finish typically runs $17 to $50+ per sq ft.
| Size | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| 10 x 10 (100 sq ft) | $1,700 to $5,200+ |
| 12 x 12 (144 sq ft) | $2,400 to $7,500+ |
| 20 x 20 (400 sq ft) | $6,800 to $20,800+ |
| 15 x 30 (450 sq ft) | $7,700 to $23,400+ |
| 20 x 30 (600 sq ft) | $10,200 to $31,200+ |
| 20 x 20 stamped (400 sq ft) | $6,800 to $20,000+ |
Those ranges cover the concrete, the forms, the labor and the finish itself. A hard-to-reach backyard, or a patio that ties into steps and a walkway, can push a job toward the top.
How much does it cost to pour a 20x20 patio?
A 400-square-foot patio, 20 feet by 20 feet, typically runs $6,800 to $20,800+ with a plain broom finish. That's a comfortable size for a dining set, a grill and a few chairs, with room to move around them.
How much would a 20x20 stamped concrete patio cost?
The same 400-square-foot patio in a stamped pattern typically runs $6,800 to $20,000+. That figure folds in the coloring, stamping and sealing that go with a stamped finish, along with the pour itself.
Our guide to stamped concrete patterns walks through the pattern and color choices that go into that price.
It's worth picking a pattern and color before you're deep into getting quotes, since a more detailed pattern or a multi-color job can move the number within that range.
What pushes a patio's price up
Thickness and reinforcement matter more once a patio's carrying real weight, like a hot tub or a heavy outdoor kitchen.
A patio also has to slope away from the house, so a yard that doesn't already fall the right way needs grading before the pour.
Finish is the other big swing: color, stamping and an exposed aggregate surface each move the number differently than a plain broom finish does. Access for the truck and the distance from the plant round out the list.
How does patio size change the total cost?
Past a modest size, the per-square-foot range holds and the total scales with the square footage. Very small patios are the exception.
The exception is a very small patio, which can cost more per square foot because setup, forms and delivery cost about the same at any size. A patio that's barely bigger than a doormat still needs all the same steps a large one does.
Concrete or pavers: upfront cost and upkeep
Concrete goes down as one continuous slab, while pavers are individual units set in sand or gravel, which changes both the upfront cost and the upkeep down the road.
Our pavers vs. concrete guide compares the two on cost, cracking and how each one ages in a Georgia yard. Neither one is the automatic right answer; it depends on what you'd rather deal with over time.
Planning a patio, plain or stamped
Our concrete patios page covers how a patio project typically comes together, and our stamped concrete page covers the pattern side specifically.
Tell us about your patio, roughly how big and what it's for, and we'll follow up about an estimate.
What else do people ask about patio costs?
Is it cheaper to lay concrete or pavers?
A poured concrete patio is usually cheaper than pavers for the same size, since it goes down as one continuous pour instead of setting hundreds of individual units by hand. A heavily stamped or colored finish narrows that gap, sometimes closing it.
Does a patio need a permit?
It depends on the size and how close it sits to the property line or the house; some areas exempt small, low patios while others don't. Check with the local building office before you settle on a layout.
Does a small patio cost more per square foot?
Yes, often. Setup, forms and delivery cost about the same no matter the size, so a very small patio can run more per square foot than a mid-sized one.