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Q: Are concrete porches less expensive than wood?

• <div><p>A concrete porch costs about $2 to $10 per square foot upfront, while a wood porch costs about $4 to $30 per square foot, making concrete less expensive upfront. However, wood requires much more maintenance than concrete, so you&rsquo;ll need to consider the costs of staining, painting, and resealing the porch every few years, which makes wood more expensive in the long run.</p></div>

Q: How thick should concrete be for steps?

• <div><p>Concrete should be at least 4 inches thick for steps. This thickness boosts stability and prevents cracking and deterioration. After you&rsquo;ve built your forms out of wood, fill the void with a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/does-anybody-use-sand-base-they-pour-concrete-driveway.htm">sand or gravel base for concrete</a>. Use an all-purpose concrete mix to form your steps. After pouring your concrete steps, be sure to screed and float the concrete. </p></div>

Q: How much do cement companies charge for concrete projects?

• <div><p>Cement companies often charge a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-deliver-concrete.htm">per-cubic-yard cost for concrete</a>, which averages around <b>$130</b>. In most cases, you can also expect to pay for leveling, surfacing, and add-on services, like stamping concrete. Here are some typical prices for common concrete projects for which you may hire a cement company.</p><p> </p><ul><li><p>Walkway: $1,800</p></li><li><p>Driveway: $2,800</p></li><li><p>Standard patio: $3,300</p></li><li><p>Stamped concrete patio: $4,000</p></li><li><p>Concrete steps: $3,500</p></li><li><p>Colored concrete: $3,800</p></li></ul><p>You might also need to budget for removing your old concrete or additional land prep before your professional can pour concrete.</p></div>

Q: Are stone steps cheaper than concrete?

• <div><p>Stone steps are often more expensive than concrete steps as they are specially cut and installed, on top of the material costs. Concrete is more readily available as many steps are precast, although custom-poured concrete steps are an option more similar in price to stone steps.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to build a patio?

• <div><p>The average patio takes anywhere from <b>30 to 50 hours</b> to build, including leveling the ground and paving the patio. If you&rsquo;re doing the work yourself, you might want to plan on spending significantly more time, especially if you don&rsquo;t have all the equipment or experience. After completing your patio build, consider <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/who-can-i-hire-prepare-my-patio-spring.htm">hiring a pro to prepare the patio for spring</a>.</p></div>

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Last update on October 26, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
They did good work. My patio looks great! I should of had them clean around the patio more. I would hire them again. They did great work.
Sunset Concrete LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
Dale is very personable and takes care in his work. The power washing of our patio looks great.
Robinson Landscaping
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Reviewed in March 2024
Arlynâ s did an awesome job landscaping my yard. They arrived on time and completed the job on time. I would recommend them. I also scheduled him for late summer and next spring. Arlynâ s also gave me an estimate for patio work which I will have done at a later date.
Arlyn's Landscaping and Maintenance
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Reviewed in August 2023
We were extremely happy with the work done for us by Miller Hardscapes. They created a retaining wall and patio area that was exactly what we wanted. Work was done within the expected time frame and they kept the job site cleaned up nicely at the end of each workday. Would highly recommend...
Miller Hardscapes
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Reviewed in July 2020
We were SO happy with our deck (great price, great quality, great customer service), that we had them come back and add a patio. Chuck recommended materials and a layout that was different from our original vision, and it was EVEN BETTER than we had imagined. If you need a deck or a patio,...
Deck'D Out
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Reviewed in June 2017
J Enterprises delivered superior quality, friendly customer service, and a finished product that I was even more impressed with than I thought I would be. They listened to what and how I wanted my patios done and together with their suggestions this project came out better than my wife or I...
J Enterprises Concrete Construction
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Reviewed in September 2016
Fantastic!!! From start to finish this company was amazing. Our door was weather-worn from years of sun exposure and rain. The trim around the door was rotted due to water damage. After inquiring about prices from several stores and companies, we found this company on Angie's List and called for...
HomeRite Windows and Doors of Waynesboro
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Reviewed in August 2015
We decided to purchase our own propane tank to allow us flexibility in choosing our propane provider, so Shawley's was recommended to us. We went to their showroom, where Jim explained everything to us and even stayed after hours to get everything lined up for our install. We had the tank...
Shawley's Lp Gas
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Reviewed in June 2015
Spent over 5k to have a stamped concrete patio done. Product looked awful after 6 months, concrete is pitted and the finish is peeling away, & discolored. I have been trying to get the issue addressed for over a year with no resolution, and zero communication. I have friends over to the house...
Dan-Tam Concrete
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Reviewed in December 2013
I had Harvey replace 3 patio doors in my home. He did an excellent job. Prior to that he put a roof on to our open deck and screened it in. We love our screened in porch. Mr. Ramer is an excellent carpenter. Oh, I forgot he also redid my counter top with new Formica... We also have a river...
Ramer Mechanical LLC
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