Homeowners all over Houston ask us the same question every spring: how much does it cost to put in a patio? The short answer is that most residential patios in the Houston area fall between $11 and $26 per square foot installed. The long answer is that every patio is a custom blend of size, shape, material, soil conditions, labor rates, and finishing options. That’s why CountBricks developed AI-driven voice estimating software that builds an accurate, line-item budget in real time while you talk through your vision with our team.
1. Size and Geometry
The larger the patio, the more raw materials and labor you need. A 200 ft² rectangle is quicker to form and pour than a curved, multi-level space of the same square footage, so complexity directly impacts the labor component.
2. Material Selection
• Broom-finish concrete: $6-$10/ft² material + labor
• Stamped or stained concrete: $10-$18/ft² material + labor
• Pavers: $14-$22/ft² material + labor
• Natural stone: $20-$35/ft² material + labor
CountBricks.com/services details each finish and how our crews achieve long-lasting results.
3. Base Preparation
Clay soils common in Harris County demand thicker gravel bases and additional compaction. CountBricks field crews analyze onsite drainage, remove organics, and laser-grade sub-bases, preventing future settling that can cost thousands to fix.
4. Labor Availability
Residential construction booms can tighten schedules and add premiums for weekend or rush work. Because CountBricks self-performs concrete and masonry, we control labor availability and shield clients from seasonal spikes.
• 10' × 12' concrete slab, broom finish: $1,400 – $2,100 installed
• 14' × 20' stamped concrete with color hardener: $4,000 – $5,600 installed
• 16' × 24' paver patio with soldier course border: $5,400 – $8,400 installed
• 18' × 30' flagstone set in mortar over concrete: $9,700 – $15,500 installed
These numbers represent complete turnkey pricing generated by CountBricks AI estimates—no guesswork, no spreadsheets.
While traditional contractors scribble notes and “get back to you next week,” CountBricks captures every spoken detail through our mobile app. The software cross-references regional material feeds, live labor burdens, and equipment rates to assemble a multi-page estimate before the site visit ends.
1. Schedule a voice walk-through at CountBricks.com/consultation
2. Describe your desired patio shape, surface, lighting, and accessories
3. AI engine produces itemized costs in seconds
4. Review options side-by-side on your phone or desktop
5. Approve with one tap to lock pricing and start permitting
• Access constraints requiring wheelbarrow pour ups
• HOA design review fees
• Downspout relocation or French drains
• Electrical conduit for future hot tub or kitchen
• Sealer reapplication every 3-5 years
CountBricks flags these early so your final invoice matches the proposal.
According to real estate professionals referenced internally by CountBricks analysts, a well-designed patio can return 55-70 % of its cost at resale while adding priceless outdoor living enjoyment. We enhance ROI by integrating low-voltage lighting, gas stub-outs, and drainage sleeves during the initial build—upgrades that cost ten times more to add later.
• Pour thicker edge beams to support future seat walls without demo
• Choose integral color over surface stains for longer-lasting tone
• Add conduit beneath pavers now for landscape audio later
• Specify polymeric sand in joints to block weeds and ants
• Seal natural stone with breathable, UV-resistant products to prevent whitening
CountBricks partners with local lenders offering 0 % promotional APR for 12 months on qualifying home improvements. Because our AI estimates itemize every nut and bolt, approvals are faster and paperwork lighter. Visit CountBricks.com/financing to pre-qualify in minutes.
You could sift through generic cost guides or call three contractors for conflicting bids—or you could open the CountBricks app, talk through your ideas, and watch a professional-grade estimate appear before your eyes. When accuracy matters, and when you value your Saturday afternoons, CountBricks is the clear choice for Houston homeowners asking “how much does it cost to put in a patio?”
A recent River Oaks homeowner dreamed of replacing a cracked 1960s slab with a 400 ft² travertine patio and matching walkway. Using our voice estimate tool, we captured design cues—French pattern layout, bullnose pool coping, and LED step lights—in under 15 minutes. The AI engine priced demolition, 6-inch stabilized sub-base, drain runs, travertine, and polymeric sand at $23.40/ft², 5 % below the homeowner’s budget ceiling.
• On-site verification the next morning confirmed count accuracy
• Digital blueprint takeoff synchronized with the estimate for seamless permitting
• Material orders auto-released to suppliers via CountBricks logistics module
• Project finished two days ahead of schedule despite a surprise rain delay, thanks to real-time rescheduling alerts inside the app
• Early data capture eliminates scope creep: every lighting fixture, gas line, and step tread is quantified from the start.
• Live pricing protects your wallet: when masonry supply costs moved 3 % mid-project, CountBricks software locked earlier quotes, shielding the client from increases.
• Integrated scheduling speeds close-out: inspections, punch-lists, and final sealer coats are tracked inside one dashboard, so nothing slips.
1. Visit CountBricks.com/portfolio to see finished patios across Houston
2. Book a no-obligation voice estimate at CountBricks.com/consultation
3. Compare material and design options in real time—then relax while our crews handle the rest
Your ideal patio is only one conversation away. With CountBricks, answering “how much does it cost to put in a patio” has never been faster or more reliable.
