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.
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.

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.