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How Much Does a Concrete Sidewalk Cost?

Typical Range:

$1,200 - $2,400

Cost data is based on research by HomeAdvisor.

Updated July 12, 2022

Written by HomeAdvisor.

A concrete walkway costs $1,800 on average. Homeowners can expect to pay between $6 to $12 per square foot, or $1,200 to $2,400 for a 200-square-foot walkway. The final price depends on the shape, thickness, design, finish, and amount of prep work needed.

Low End	Average Cost	High End
$6 per sq. ft.	$9 per sq. ft.	$12 per sq. ft.

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Cost to Pour Concrete Sidewalk by Size

Most contractors charge an average of $9 per square foot for concrete sidewalk projects, but prices vary based on the project. You can calculate your pathway’s square footage by multiplying the total length and width.

Sidewalk Size	Average Cost
3-by-20 feet (60 sq.ft.)	$360 – $720
4-by-20 feet (80 sq. ft.)	$480 – $960
5-by-20 feet (100 sq. ft.)	$600 – $1,200
3-by-40 feet (120 sq. ft.)	$720 – $1,440
4-by-40 feet (160 sq. ft.)	$960 – $1,920
3-by-60 feet (180 sq. ft.)	$1,080 – $2,160
5-by-40 feet (200 sq. ft.)	$1,200 – $2,400
4-by-80 feet (320 sq. ft.)	$1,920 – $3,840

Concrete Path Cost Factors

There are a number of factors that play into the cost to build a concrete sidewalk. Here are the main variables that affect your final bill.

Labor

Contractors charge around $75 per hour for their services. Most of the total cost comes from labor—it takes about 18 hours to install a 200-square-foot pathway.

Thickness

Thicker sidewalks call for more concrete. This will bring up the prices for materials and the cost of delivering the concrete.

Bends and Custom Shapes

Contractors typically use standard forms when constructing a sidewalk. Bends and custom shapes will drive up labor costs. Coverings such as a pergola will further increase your cost to build a walkway.

Prep Work

If the site isn’t ready to build on, this will increase your costs for labor. Extra charges could come from digging, grading land, or other prep work.

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Landscaping and Upgrades

Repairing the landscape and upgrading the surrounding greenery will come at an additional cost. This includes resodding or seeding damaged areas, installing ornamental plants, adding landscape lighting, and more.

Colored and Stamped Concrete Walkway Cost

A stamped concrete walkway costs between $8 to $28 per square foot, or between $800 and $2,000 on average for 200 square feet. Stamped surfaces range from a basic pattern in a single color to fancy designs in several hues.

Staining concrete costs $2 to $4 per square foot for a single color and between $4 and $10 per square foot for two colors. Multiple colors, stencil work, and hand-finish stains go for anywhere between $8 and $25 per square foot.

Cost to Remove and Replace Concrete Sidewalk

Planning how much it is to replace a sidewalk should factor in removal, which goes for $600 to $1,600 on average. This price varies due to its size, location, and condition. The type of material used for its build can impact concrete removal rates as well.

Build a Concrete Path DIY vs. Hiring a Pro

Going the DIY route with a concrete sidewalk project might end up costing more than it saves. Uneven forms, incorrect water-to-concrete ratios, and other common DIY mistakes can all lead to premature damage—or an unusable surface altogether.

A local concrete contractor has the right tools and know-how to create the perfect finish, along with preventing future cosmetic or structural issues. By properly grading and prepping the area, as well as adding the right amount of expansion joints to keep the surface from cracking, they ensure a solid, beautiful structure for years to come.

FAQS

What type of concrete is used for sidewalks?

Sidewalk builds use ready-mix concrete delivered by trucks to the worksite. This material contains Portland cement and aggregates, such as sand and gravel. When mixed with water, it can take on any shape and sets up rock hard as it dries.

How much concrete do I need for a sidewalk?

A four-inch-thick pathway requires 1.25 cubic yards of concrete to fill 100 square feet. It’s a good idea to factor in an extra 15 percent for wiggle room, putting the total closer to 1.5 cubic yards for every 100 square feet.

How do you pour a concrete sidewalk?

To pour a concrete sidewalk, contractors must first build forms in the desired shape. Then, the delivery trucks pour the wet mixture into the forms. As the mixed material comes down the chute, the contractor spreads it out and adds the desired finish.