How much does a concrete patio cost in Reno?

A plain, reinforced concrete patio in the Reno/Sparks area runs roughly $7–$12 per square foot installed, per the most recent Reno-specific pricing data available (dated April 2022). Stamped or decorative finishes cost more — see the Stamped Concrete page for current national pricing.

Does a concrete patio need a permit in Reno or Sparks?

It depends on size, height above grade, and whether it attaches to the house — some smaller, ground-level patios are exempt where a raised or attached structure would not be. Confirm with your contractor through the shared Reno/Sparks/Washoe County permit portal (onenv.us) before work starts rather than assuming either way.

How thick does a patio slab need to be?

A standard walking-surface patio is typically 4 inches thick, thinner than a driveway needs to be since it isn't carrying vehicle loads. A patio that will support a hot tub or other heavy fixed feature needs a thicker, more heavily reinforced section under that specific footprint — flag it to your contractor before the pour.

Patios & Flatwork

Concrete Patio Cost in Reno & Sparks

A plain, reinforced concrete patio in the Reno/Sparks area typically runs $7–$12 per square foot installed, per the most recent Reno-specific data available (dated April 2022 — see the methodology note below). Reno Concrete Pro matches you with independent, licensed contractors for a current, project-specific quote.

Plain concrete backyard patio with a broom finish adjoining a residential yard

Patio cost, Reno/Sparks (plain finish)

Reinforced concrete, per sq ft	$7–$12
Un-reinforced concrete, per sq ft	$6–$11

Methodology: HomeBlue, Reno-specific data, published 2022-04-26 (RENO-036) — the oldest figure on this site, shown alongside a fresher national comparator. Figures are for a plain (non-stamped) finish — see the Stamped Concrete page for decorative pricing.

A note on the pricing above

The Reno-specific patio figure above comes from the most recent locally-scoped source found for this project type, dated April 2022 — older than the driveway and foundation figures on this site (both from 2024). No fresher Reno-specific patio pricing has been published as of September 2026. The figure is in line with current national driveway/slab per-square-foot ranges for plain concrete, so it's presented as a reasonable planning range rather than a stale outlier — but get a current quote for your actual project rather than treating this as a fixed price.

What drives a patio quote

Size and shape. A simple rectangle costs less per square foot than a curved or multi-level patio.
Access. A backyard a concrete truck can't reach directly may need a pump truck or wheelbarrow relay, adding cost.
Finish. Plain broom finish is the baseline; stamped, colored, or exposed-aggregate finishes cost meaningfully more (see Stamped Concrete).
Drainage and grading. A patio needs a slight slope away from the house — correcting poor existing grading adds prep work. Where a grade change has to be held back, see block and retaining wall pricing.
Fixtures. A footing for a future hot tub, fire pit, or pergola post needs extra thickness and planning at pour time, which is far cheaper than adding it later. If the slab will surround a pool, the pool deck cost guide covers that project.

Before you hire

Verify any contractor's Nevada NSCB C-5 license at https://app.nvcontractorsboard.com before signing, and see How to Choose a Reno Concrete Contractor for the full vetting checklist.