Patio Costs in Broward County: 2026 Pricing Guide

“How much is a new patio going to cost?”

It’s one of the first questions homeowners ask us — and it should be.

Whether you’re expanding a small slab in Pembroke Pines, remodeling a pool area in Weston, or building a completely new outdoor living space in Parkland, knowing the realistic budget before you start helps you make much better decisions.

For most Broward County homeowners, the first big choice is between plain concrete, stamped concrete, and pavers.

And there can be a pretty big difference in price.

At Concrete Designs LLC, we’ve spent more than 20 years building patios, driveways, pergolas, and outdoor spaces throughout Miami-Dade and Broward. We’re family-owned, locally operated, and we’d rather explain where the money actually goes than throw out a low square-foot number that changes once construction starts.

Here’s what patio pricing realistically looks like in Broward County in 2026.

2026 Broward County Patio Cost at a Glance

For early budgeting, homeowners can generally think about the three materials like this:

For pavers, current South Florida market guides show installed pricing commonly beginning in the mid-teens and moving into the $20s depending on the paver, base, pattern, access, and project complexity.

Those numbers are planning ranges, not quotes.

A 500-square-foot patio on a clean, open backyard is a completely different project from a 500-square-foot patio requiring demolition, drainage correction, difficult equipment access, and multiple elevations.

That’s why we don’t like pricing a patio from square footage alone.

We’d rather walk it with you before we put a number on it.

Option 1: Plain Concrete Patio Cost

For homeowners focused on durability, simplicity, and controlling the budget, plain concrete is usually the starting point.

Typical planning range:

$8-$15 per square foot

That means a basic 500-square-foot patio could roughly represent $4,000-$7,500 before unusual site conditions or additional work are considered.

Plain concrete doesn't have to mean ugly concrete either.

A well-installed broom-finish patio can look extremely clean, especially when paired with:

• Modern landscaping
• Artificial turf
• Pergolas
• Outdoor furniture
• Decorative borders
• Landscape lighting

For many homes in Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Davie, and Coral Springs, plain concrete gives homeowners the usable square footage they want without spending heavily on decorative finishes.

Where Plain Concrete Saves Money

You're generally avoiding the additional labor associated with:

• Stamping
• Multiple colors
• Release agents
• Decorative patterns
• Specialty sealing

If your plan includes a major pergola or outdoor kitchen later, putting more of the budget toward usable patio space can sometimes be the smarter decision.

“I'd rather give you enough patio to actually use than spend the whole budget decorating a slab that's too small.”

Option 2: Stamped Concrete Patio Cost

Stamped concrete is where homeowners can dramatically change the appearance without moving to individual pavers or natural stone.

Typical planning range:

$12-$20 per square foot

For a 500-square-foot patio, that creates an early planning range of roughly $6,000-$10,000, depending on the installation.

Stamped concrete can imitate:

• Travertine
• Slate
• Natural stone
• Brick
• Large-format tile
• Wood plank textures

It's particularly popular around pools and entertainment areas in Weston, Parkland, Coral Springs, and Cooper City.

Why Does Stamped Concrete Cost More?

There are additional steps involved.

Depending on the design, crews may need to:

1. Integrally color or stain the concrete
2. Apply release products
3. Stamp the surface while the concrete is at the correct stage
4. Detail joints and edges
5. Clean the finished surface
6. Apply the appropriate sealer

Timing matters.

South Florida heat can make decorative concrete especially unforgiving because the material can set quickly.

This is one place where installer experience really shows.

Option 3: Paver Patio Cost

Pavers give homeowners a very different look.

Instead of one continuous concrete slab, the patio is assembled using individual units installed over a prepared base.

Current South Florida pricing references show concrete paver patios often falling around $14-$26 per square foot installed, although premium products, difficult sites, borders, patterns, or more elaborate materials can go higher.

For a 500-square-foot patio, a rough market-planning range might therefore be around $7,000-$13,000+.

Again, we would not treat that as a property quote.

Why Homeowners Choose Pavers

Pavers offer:

• Numerous colors
• Multiple patterns
• Easy design customization
• Individual unit replacement
• High-end appearance

They also make localized repairs easier because individual sections can often be lifted and reset.

The Trade-Off

Pavers require a properly prepared base just like concrete.

Over time, homeowners may also deal with:

• Joint sand loss
• Weeds in joints
• Settlement
• Individual paver movement
• Cleaning and sealing

A premium surface installed over a bad base is still a bad patio.

What Actually Changes the Price of a Patio?

This is where online patio calculators usually fall short.

The surface material is only part of the project.

Existing Patio Demolition

If we have to remove an old slab, there’s labor, equipment, hauling, and disposal involved.

A clean yard ready for construction is naturally different from removing 700 square feet of reinforced concrete first.

Backyard Access

Can equipment reach the site?

Or does everything need to move through:

• Narrow side gates
• Tight easements
• Pool equipment areas
• Finished landscaping

Limited access affects labor.

Excavation and Base Preparation

What's under the patio matters.

A properly prepared foundation helps prevent:

• Settlement
• Low areas
• Uneven pavers
• Premature cracking

This is not where we'd recommend cutting corners.

Drainage

Broward County gets serious rain.

Adding a patio changes how water moves through the backyard.

We need to think about:

• House elevation
• Pool deck
• Roof runoff
• Existing low spots
• Neighboring properties
• Yard slope

“You can spend a fortune on the finish. If the water ends up against the house, we still built the wrong patio.”

Don't Forget Pergolas, Kitchens, and Electrical

This is where a $7,000 patio can become a $30,000-$50,000+ outdoor living project.

And that's not necessarily a bad thing.

It just means you should separate the patio cost from the entire backyard project.

Homeowners frequently add:

• Insulated aluminum pergolas
• Outdoor kitchens
• Fans
• Recessed lighting
• TVs
• Artificial turf
• Drainage
• Landscaping

If you know you want those features eventually, tell the contractor before the patio gets built.

Running conduit or preparing foundations during the original project can be much easier than cutting through finished concrete later.

Plain Concrete vs Stamped Concrete vs Pavers: Which Gives You the Most for Your Money?

There isn't one answer for everyone.

Choose Plain Concrete If:

• Budget is the priority
• You want more usable square footage
• You prefer lower maintenance
• The patio will be covered by a pergola
• Furniture and landscaping will provide most of the design

Choose Stamped Concrete If:

• You want more architectural character
• You like stone or travertine-style patterns
• You don't want individual paver joints
• You're willing to maintain the decorative finish

Choose Pavers If:

• Pattern and color selection are major priorities
• You want individual pieces that can be reset
• You don't mind additional joint maintenance
• The design justifies the additional investment

We install outdoor spaces for real families, not material catalogs.

If plain concrete makes more sense for your property, we'll say it.

Tell you straight if there's a better way to do it.

What Does a 500-Square-Foot Patio Cost?

For easy planning:

Plain Concrete

Approximately $4,000-$7,500

Stamped Concrete

Approximately $6,000-$10,000

Concrete Pavers

Approximately $7,000-$13,000+ based on current South Florida market ranges

Again, those are examples created from square-foot ranges.

They do not include every condition that could exist on your property.

Drainage, demolition, permits, access, grading, utilities, and design can move the actual project substantially.

What About a 1,000-Square-Foot Patio?

Using the same planning ranges:

Plain Concrete

Approximately $8,000-$15,000

Stamped Concrete

Approximately $12,000-$20,000

Concrete Pavers

Approximately $14,000-$26,000+ based on current South Florida market ranges

At this size, small differences in material pricing become big differences in the total project.

That's why deciding where you actually want to spend money matters.

Maybe you'd rather have plain concrete plus a pergola.

Maybe you'd rather have a smaller stamped patio.

Maybe premium pavers are worth it because that's the look you've wanted for years.

There isn't one correct answer.

Do You Need a Permit for a Patio in Broward County?

Possibly, depending on the property, jurisdiction, and scope.

Broward County specifically notes patios among the types of smaller construction reviewed through its permitting process, and properties inside individual municipalities need to check with that municipality for its own requirements.

That's important because “Broward County” doesn't mean one permit office controls every patio.

A project in Weston can have a different process from one in Plantation, Coral Springs, or Pembroke Pines.

HOA approval may be separate again.

That's why permit and HOA requirements should be checked before the schedule and design are treated as final.

Five Questions to Ask Before Comparing Patio Quotes

Don't just ask, “What's your price per square foot?”

Ask:

1. What's included in the base preparation?
2. Is demolition and hauling included?
3. How are you handling drainage?
4. Are permits included if they're required?
5. Exactly what finish or paver product is included?

Then compare the proposals.

A $10-per-square-foot quote and a $14-per-square-foot quote may not be remotely the same job.

The lowest price isn't automatically bad.

The highest price isn't automatically good.

You need to understand the scope behind the number.

What Homeowners Usually Get Wrong About Patio Budgets

A lot of people put 100% of their initial budget into the patio surface.

Then they realize they still need:

• Shade
• Lighting
• Furniture
• Landscaping
• Drainage
• Outdoor cooking space

For a complete backyard remodel, we like thinking about the entire space first.

If you have $30,000 to work with, spending every dollar on the most expensive patio material may not create the best backyard.

A simpler surface combined with an insulated pergola may get used much more often.

That's the kind of trade-off we talk through during the property walk.

Which Patio Would We Choose?

If the goal is the best combination of cost, durability, customization, and maintenance for most Broward homes?

Concrete is difficult to beat.

Plain concrete gives you maximum usable space for the budget.

Stamped concrete gives you significantly more design flexibility while keeping a continuous concrete surface.

Pavers are a great option when the homeowner specifically wants the paver aesthetic and understands the maintenance.

We're Concrete Designs, so obviously we work with concrete every day.

But we're not going to recommend a material just because it's the one we sell.

If there's a better approach for your backyard, we'd rather tell you that upfront.

After 20+ years, taking a job that comes back to haunt everybody isn't worth it.

Family-owned · 20+ years · Miami-Dade & Broward.

FAQs

How much does a concrete patio cost in Broward County in 2026?

For planning, plain concrete commonly falls around $8-$15 per square foot, depending on the project's size, demolition, base preparation, drainage, permits, and access.

How much does stamped concrete cost?

Our typical planning range for stamped concrete is around $12-$20 per square foot, depending on the pattern, coloring, preparation, and complexity.

Are pavers more expensive than stamped concrete?

They can be. Current South Florida market guides put many installed concrete paver patios around $14-$26 per square foot, although material and design choices can move pricing considerably higher.

What's the cheapest patio material?

Plain concrete is generally the most budget-friendly of these three options based on the planning ranges above.

Does a patio require a permit in Broward County?

Requirements depend on the property and jurisdiction. Broward County lists patios among smaller construction that can go through permitting review, while homeowners inside a municipality should verify requirements with that city.

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