Pricing & Cost Guide
Concrete & Excavation Pricing
We believe in transparent pricing. Here are honest price ranges for our services, what drives the cost, and how we compare to other contractors. No guessing, no pressure.
Price Ranges by Service
These are typical ranges for North Alabama. Your exact quote depends on your site, size, and finish. Request a free on-site estimate for an exact number.
New concrete driveways — excavated, formed, reinforced, poured, and finished to last decades.
$6–$15 per sq ft
Concrete patios, pool decks, shed slabs, and foundation pads — poured level and built to last.
$5–$12 per sq ft
Concrete sidewalks, garden paths, and walkways — safe, level, and built to code.
$5–$10 per sq ft
Concrete and masonry retaining walls — engineered to hold, built to last, finished to complement your property.
$40–$100 per sq ft of wall face
Crack repair, slab jacking, resurfacing, and patching — extend the life of your concrete without full replacement.
$3–$8 per sq ft (resurfacing)
Stamped patterns, stained colors, and decorative finishes that transform plain concrete into a premium surface.
$8–$18 per sq ft
Paver driveways and patios, brick walls, block foundations, and masonry repairs.
$10–$25 per sq ft
Concrete floor pours, polished concrete, and tile installation for interior spaces.
$5–$15 per sq ft
Land clearing, excavation, grading, compaction, and site preparation for concrete pours and building pads.
$1,500–$5,000+ (project-based)
Concrete demolition, tear-out, and haul-off — remove old, damaged concrete to make way for new.
$500–$3,000+ (project-based)
Concrete sawing and cutting — for control joints, utility trenches, partial removal, and modifications.
$200–$1,500+ (project-based)
Minimum project size: ~400 sq ft. Prices are for labor and materials. Demolition, haul-off, and decorative finishes may add to the base price. Written quotes provided after free on-site evaluation.
What Drives the Price
Cost Drivers Explained
Click each factor to see how it affects your price. Understanding these helps you make informed decisions — and spot contractors who are cutting corners.
How We Compare
The Comparison of Regret
Three kinds of concrete contractors. Here is what you get — and what you pay for.
| The Cut-Corner CrewLowest bidder, no prep | Affordable ConcreteFair price, proper prep | The Big-Box AgencyOutsourced, 300% markup | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Level | Lowest | Fair / Mid-Range | Premium (300%+ markup) |
| Site Prep & Grading | Skipped or minimal | Full 5-step process | Subcontracted, inconsistent |
| Reinforcement | Wire mesh flat on dirt | Rebar on chairs | Varies by sub |
| Crew | Day labor, no accountability | Larry's crew, owner on-site | Outsourced, rotated |
| Control Joints | Random or none | Spaced to spec | Varies by sub |
| Cure Time | Rush you to drive on it | Honest cure guidance | Rushed to next job |
| Warranty | None — gone next week | Stands behind work | Corporate runaround |
| Result | Cracks in 12 months | Built to last | Overpriced and impersonal |
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The ranges above are a starting point. For an exact quote, Larry needs to see your site. Free on-site estimate, written quote within 48 hours, no obligation.