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Concrete Patio Cost in San Antonio, TX

Last updated: 2026-03-11

Verified — TxDOT Bid Item Average Cost Dashboard (2024–25)

Low

$6.29

per sq ft

Mid

$9

per sq ft

High

$11.03

per sq ft

DOT VerifiedInstalled price range including materials, labor, and basic site preparation.

Cost Breakdown

ComponentEstimated Range
Ready-mix concrete (per yd³)$487–$730
Labor (forming, pouring, finishing)$3–$6/sq ft
Site prep (grading, base compaction)$1–$2/sq ft
Reinforcement (rebar or wire mesh)$1–$2/sq ft

Based on 26 state DOT bid contracts (2024–25). Actual contractor quotes may vary.

San Antonio Market Conditions

Data source

26 DOT bids

Climate

hot dry

Labor market

14% below avg

Best pour season

October through April

  • San Antonio sits atop Texas Hill Country caliche and limestone bedrock, which provides exceptional bearing capacity and minimal soil movement risk — a meaningful advantage over Houston and Dallas where expansive clay drives up engineering requirements and costs.
  • The tradeoff is that excavation for deep footings or trenching through caliche can be slow and expensive; rock-breaking equipment adds $5–15/linear ft for footing trenches when bedrock is shallow.
  • The hot, dry climate from June through September demands aggressive moisture curing: plastic film covers, wet burlap, and curing compounds are standard practice among quality contractors, and early-morning scheduling (starting before 7 AM) is routine in summer.
  • San Antonio's construction market is large and competitive, supported partly by military and government construction activity that maintains a steady base of skilled concrete crews year-round.
  • Pricing is among the most competitive in Texas, running 5–10% below the statewide average for flatwork; the November–April window is consistently preferred for scheduling decorative work where temperature-sensitive finishing is required.
  • Unlike Austin, San Antonio has not seen the same labor cost inflation from tech-sector growth, keeping it a relatively favorable market for homeowners.

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Feet, inches, yards

Dimensions

ft
ft
in
Add 10% extra for waste, spills, and uneven surfaces
Cost EstimatePrimary Result
Ready-Mix Concrete (Recommended)
~$274

Estimated concrete cost (materials + delivery) · For projects over 1 cubic yard, ready-mix is typically more economical and easier to work with.

Bagged Concrete (80lb)
$341 - $496

62 bags × 80lb

Ready-Mix Concrete
$177 - $372

1.36 cubic yards + delivery

Professional Installation
$469 - $733

100 sq ft × $4.69–$7.33/sq ft

Based on 2024 state DOT bid data for this market. Actual contractor quotes may vary.

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