Estimate full project costs including delivered ready-mix concrete, skilled finishing labor, old slab demolition, sub-base gravel, and delivery charges with customizable price inputs.
Project Dimensions & Rates
Editable NYC Defaults
Cost Breakdown
Total Estimated Project Cost
$3,934.80
$19.67/sq ft (200 sq ft)
Concrete Volume Required:
2.72 yd³
Concrete Materials Cost:
$584.80
Formwork & Finishing Labor:
$2,800.00
Site Prep & Demolition:
$400.00
Delivery & Permits:
$150.00
Total Estimated Cost:
$3,934.80
* Note: Values represent estimated planning benchmarks based on typical NYC costs. Actual contractor pricing varies by accessibility, season, and site conditions.
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Understanding Concrete Installation Costs in New York City
In the New York City metropolitan area, turnkey concrete flatwork typically ranges from $15 to $26 per square foot for basic broom-finished slabs (including demolition, gravel base, ready-mix material, and skilled masonry finishing). Decorative finishes such as stamped patterns, exposed aggregate, or color stains range from $22 to $35+ per square foot.
Itemized Cost Breakdown in NYC
Ready-Mix Material ($200 - $240 / yd³): Delivered 4,000 PSI concrete batch. NYC plants factor in local aggregate shipping and transit logistics.
Finishing Labor ($12 - $18 / sq ft): Skilled concrete masons build formwork with proper elevation slopes, tie reinforcement rebar or wire mesh, place and screed the wet mix, bull float, edge, and apply a non-slip broom finish.
Demolition & Removal ($4 - $8 / sq ft): Jackhammering existing cracked concrete or asphalt, hand-loading rubble, and carting to licensed transfer stations.
Sub-Base Preparation ($2 - $4 / sq ft): Grading the soil, installing 4 inches of crushed run aggregate (item 4), and mechanical plate compaction to prevent future slab settling.
Short-Load Fees ($100 - $250): Incurred when ordering less than a full mixer truck load (usually under 4 cubic yards).
Notice Regarding Contractor Estimates
The figures generated by this calculator are customizable benchmark estimates intended for budgeting. They do not constitute a binding or guaranteed contractor quotation. For an official on-site proposal, call (646) 922-9144.