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Prepare by grading and compacting the site, setting up forms for pours, and ensuring access for concrete trucks or pumping equipment.

Cement companies often charge a per-cubic-yard cost for concrete, which averages around $130. 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.

• Walkway: $1,800

• Driveway: $2,800

• Standard patio: $3,300

• Stamped concrete patio: $4,000

• Concrete steps: $3,500

• Colored concrete: $3,800

You might also need to budget for removing your old concrete or additional land prep before your professional can pour concrete.

It’s not unusual for a contractor to ask for 50% down before starting a project, as they may need to start hiring crew members and purchasing materials and equipment before they can start. However, they should never ask for more than 50% up front or request you pay in full before work has begun. To help protect yourself from losing money, have a written contract that outlines the project timeline and expectations. Only hire reputable contractors to work on your home, and be sure to check their licensing and insurance before hiring.

Concrete contractors typically charge anywhere from $6 to $14 per square foot. Cost factors include job size, site prep, base material, accessibility, your location, concrete finish, and concrete thickness. Removal of existing concrete, asphalt, deck, pavers, and grass will cost anywhere from $1 to $6 per square foot. Homeowners can often save money by removing and disposing of existing pavers, decks, and grass. Breaking up and hauling away concrete and asphalt is difficult and time-consuming without the proper equipment and may be worth having the pros do that work.