A common question we field at CountBricks is “how much is a yard of concrete in Ohio?” Whether you’re pouring a driveway in Dayton, finishing a basement slab in Columbus, or creating an outdoor kitchen pad in Cleveland, knowing the going rate is crucial for staying on budget. In this guide, CountBricks’ residential construction experts break down the current pricing landscape, explain the variables that influence cost, and show you how our AI-powered estimate engine keeps you one step ahead of fluctuating material rates.
Concrete pricing can shift weekly based on fuel surcharges, cement shortages, and regional demand. As of this writing, most homeowners in Ohio can expect to pay:
• $140 – $165 per cubic yard for standard 4,000-psi ready-mix delivered within 20 miles
• $170 – $195 per cubic yard for 4,500-psi or air-entrained mixes suited to freeze-thaw cycles
• $200 – $225 per cubic yard for specialty mixes such as fiber-reinforced or rapid-set formulas
Those figures include the basic ready-mix price, fuel surcharge, and an average short-load fee under 4 yards. Exact numbers vary by supplier and county, but our real-time feed at CountBricks.com/services updates daily so your quotes never rely on stale data.
1. Mix Design
Higher strength or air-entrainment adds cement content, raising cost per yard. CountBricks’ AI cross-checks your structural specs against local code to suggest the most economical mix that still meets performance.
2. Delivery Distance & Time
Ready-mix trucks average 8 miles per gallon. Longer hauls from the batch plant mean higher fuel fees. Early-morning or Saturday pours also carry premiums. Our voice assistant factors these timing variables into every estimate.
3. Order Size
Suppliers in Ohio typically impose short-load fees of $12 – $20 per yard when the order is under 4 yards. By batching small residential slabs across projects in our network, CountBricks can often eliminate or share those fees.
4. Site Accessibility
If the truck can’t back right up to the forms, you may need a pump. Pump rental can add $700 – $1,000 to a single-day pour. CountBricks’ blueprint takeoff tool highlights access obstacles so you know before you buy.
5. Seasonal Demand
Spring and early summer see spikes in patio, sidewalk, and pool deck pours. Higher demand nudges prices upward 5 % – 10 %. Winter work can score discounts, but you’ll need cold-weather admixtures and blankets.
Traditional estimating involves phone calls to suppliers, manual takeoffs, and guesswork on waste factors. CountBricks automates each step:
• Snap or upload your house plans to CountBricks.com/takeoffs. Our AI traces slabs, footings, and walls in seconds.
• Start a live voice session. State your project address, and we pull delivery zones and supplier tariffs instantly.
• Adjust slab thickness or mix strength verbally. The on-screen cost updates in real time, showing price per yard and total concrete budget.
• One tap exports a branded proposal and invoice, complete with payment schedules and lien waiver language.
Suppose you’re installing a 20' × 24' garage slab at 4" thick in Cincinnati.
1. Area = 20 × 24 = 480 sq ft
2. Thickness in feet = 4" / 12 = 0.333 ft
3. Volume = 480 × 0.333 = 159.8 cu ft
4. Convert to cubic yards = 159.8 / 27 ≈ 5.92 yd³
5. Add 8 % waste = 6.4 yd³
If local 4,000-psi mix is $155 per yard, raw concrete cost equals $155 × 6.4 = $992. CountBricks then layers delivery fees, labor, vapor barrier, reinforcing, and finishing to generate an all-in installed price so nothing is left out.
• Order an extra 0.5 yard for every 50 linear feet of stem wall to cover pump priming and spills.
• In Ohio’s climate, specify 5 % – 7 % entrained air for any exterior slab exposed to freeze-thaw.
• Cure time matters: plan framing at 75 % compressive strength (about 7 days for 4,000-psi mix at 70 °F).
• Bundle multiple small pours in one day to dodge repeated short-load fees.
• Use CountBricks.com/portfolio to view similar residential slab projects and compare cost benchmarks.
• Live pricing feeds from every major ready-mix plant in the state
• AI voice interface cuts estimate time from hours to minutes
• Auto-generated invoices reduce billing errors and speed cash flow
• Transparent change orders—clients sign digitally before work proceeds
• Experienced residential crews vetted through CountBricks Pro Network
Speak with our AI estimator today or schedule a free on-site consultation at CountBricks.com/consultation. We’ll show you exactly how much a yard of concrete costs in your Ohio ZIP code—plus every other material on your project—before a single form is set.
Last spring, a homeowner in Dayton hired CountBricks to pour a 400 sq ft stamped-concrete patio. Local suppliers quoted $160 per yard, plus a $135 Saturday delivery premium. By leveraging our AI scheduling engine, we paired the patio with two neighboring driveway aprons, creating a combined 13-yard order that qualified for volume pricing.
• Original supplier quote (separate orders): $2,465 concrete cost + $135 premium = $2,600
• CountBricks negotiated bulk rate: $150 per yard × 13 yards = $1,950
• Shared pump rental: $900 split three ways = $300 per customer
• Net concrete savings for the patio client: $485
1. Grouping small pours lowers both per-yard pricing and pump charges.
2. AI-driven route planning reduces dead-head miles, allowing suppliers to discount loads.
3. Transparent dashboards inside CountBricks.com/services mean every homeowner sees real savings, not hidden markups.
Ohio material prices will keep moving with global cement markets and local fuel costs. CountBricks’ data stream updates nightly, and our predictive analytics flag seasonal spikes weeks in advance. That allows you to lock in quotes before prices climb and schedule pours when crews—and concrete plants—are less busy.
Ready to see the numbers for your driveway, basement, or patio? Upload your plans or start a live voice call at CountBricks.com/consultation. In under five minutes, you’ll know exactly how much a yard of concrete costs in your part of Ohio—and how CountBricks can turn that knowledge into real project savings.
