Plain concrete flatwork costs about $6 to $12 per square foot installed across the country in 2026. We do not post a Newark price list. On a tight city lot the price is shaped by things a list cannot see: whether a truck can reach the pour, how much old concrete comes out, and what is found under it.
Every price range on this page is a national figure that HomeGuide published for 2026. None of them is a quote from us. Labor rates in North Jersey, tight access, old concrete to remove and the ground on your lot all push the real number one way or the other. Last checked October 2026.
How much does a concrete driveway cost?
The national range for a concrete driveway is $6 to $15 per square foot, which comes to $2,400 to $8,600 for a two-car driveway. Standard plain concrete is $6 to $10 per square foot. Basic decorative work is $10 to $15. Many Newark driveways are long single-width strips beside the house, so measure the real square footage before you compare it with a two-car figure.
| Driveway | National installed cost (HomeGuide, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Plain, per sq ft | $6 to $10 |
| Basic decorative, per sq ft | $10 to $15 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,400 to $6,000 |
| 24x24 (576 sq ft) | $3,500 to $8,600 |
How much does concrete cost per square foot?
A concrete slab runs $6 to $12 per square foot installed, by the national figures. A 4-inch slab is $6 to $8 per square foot. A 6-inch slab is $8 to $10. Those numbers assume open access. If the concrete has to be pumped over a house or wheeled down a three-foot alley, that labor is added to the quote.
How much does a concrete patio cost? What is a fair price for a 20x20 patio?
A plain patio is $4 to $12 per square foot nationally, and a stained or stamped patio is $8 to $30. For a plain 20x20 patio the published range is $1,600 to $4,800. A stained or stamped 20x20 is $3,200 to $12,000. A plain 12x12 is $600 to $1,700. For a 12x20 or a 16x20, multiply your square feet by the per-foot range. Most Newark back yards are smaller than 20 by 20, and small jobs sit toward the high end per foot because the truck, the crew and the setup cost the same.
How much does it cost to pour a slab for a 24x24 garage or a 30x40 shop?
HomeGuide publishes $2,400 to $4,800 for a 20x20 slab and $5,400 to $10,800 for a 30x30. It has no row for a 24x24 or a 30x40. Simple arithmetic from its $6 to $12 per square foot figure gives $3,460 to $6,900 for a 24x24 slab (576 sq ft) and $7,200 to $14,400 for a 30x40 slab (1,200 sq ft). A garage or building slab here also needs footings below the frost line and a construction permit, and those are priced from the plans.
How much is a yard of concrete?
Ready-mix concrete is $119 to $147 per cubic yard nationally, with delivery within 20 miles included. That covers the material in the truck and nothing else. Excavation, stone base, forms, steel, finishing and cleanup make up most of a concrete bill, so the per yard price says little about the finished job.
How much does it cost to remove and replace an old driveway?
To remove and replace a driveway, add the removal range to the new driveway range. Removal is $3 to $8 per square foot nationally with disposal, or $1,200 to $4,500 for a whole driveway. The new driveway is then $6 to $15 per square foot. Ask for the two parts as separate lines so you can compare quotes.
How much does it cost to have old concrete broken up and hauled away?
Breaking out concrete and having it hauled away costs $3 to $8 per square foot nationally, disposal included. Thick slabs, slabs with steel in them, and yards where the pieces must be carried out by hand cost more to clear. Our quote lists tear-out and haul-away on their own line when a replacement needs them.
How much does stamped concrete cost compared with plain? What about color or stain?
Stamped concrete costs $8 to $19 per square foot nationally. Plain work is $6 to $10 for a driveway and $4 to $12 for a patio. A 20x20 stamped patio is $3,200 to $7,600, a two-car stamped driveway is $6,900 to $10,400 and a 4x20 stamped walkway is $800 to $1,700. For color or stain on its own, HomeGuide prints no separate upcharge, so we give no number. We price it once you have picked the look and we have seen the slab.
How much does a concrete walkway cost?
A concrete walkway cost falls between $7 and $17 per square foot installed, nationally. A walk 4 feet wide is $28 to $68 per linear foot. An average job is $1,400 to $3,400.
How much does a concrete retaining wall cost?
The national concrete retaining wall cost is $3,000 to $10,000 on average. That is $45 to $270 per linear foot, or $15 to $45 per square foot of wall face. Height, the footing, drainage behind the wall and whether an engineer must design it move the price most.
How much does a parking pad or sidewalk cost for a small business?
No published figure exists for commercial parking pads, so we give no number for one. A small business job is priced after a site visit. Truck weight, drainage, the accessible route to the door and any work in the city right of way all change it. A plain sidewalk starts from the walkway range above.
I have three quotes for the same patio and they are far apart. Which one do I trust?
Trust the one that tells you exactly what is being built. Quotes land far apart when one contractor includes digging out soft soil, four or more inches of compacted stone, steel, a pump and haul-away, and another leaves them out. Line the three up and check thickness, base, reinforcement, joints, access method, disposal and permit. The low quote is only cheaper if it is for the same work.
The contractor wants extra for a gravel base after demolition. Is that normal?
It can be fair, but it belongs in writing before the work starts. Nobody knows what is under an old Newark slab until it is lifted. Cinders, brick rubble, an old cistern or plain mud are all possible on lots that have been built on for a century. A careful quote names a unit price for added stone in advance. If someone asks for extra for the gravel base with nothing on paper, look at the hole yourself and get the change signed before you agree.
How do I know if a concrete quote is fair?
A quote is fair when it falls within the published range for the work and shows what you get for the money. Look for square footage, thickness, base depth, reinforcement, joint plan, finish, tear-out, disposal, permits and cleanup, plus a payment schedule. New Jersey requires home improvement contracts of $500 or more to be in writing with the start date, completion date, description of the work and total price.
The real price for your property comes from a free on-site estimate with measurements and a written quote. Call (917) 909-5931 or text us a photo of the area.