Plain and decorative published bands
Tex-Tex Concrete’s DFW pricing page, checked November 2, 2026, gives $6–$10 per square foot for its 4-inch residential flatwork, including patios. It lists $7–$14 per square foot for decorative and colored work, including stamped concrete and exposed aggregate.
The installed description includes materials, labor, forming, reinforcement and finishing. These are the named provider’s regional budgeting bands, not our prices or a measured Burleson average.
Keep the specifications attached to the numbers. The ranges overlap, so they do not establish a fixed decorative surcharge. Nor does the residential example’s thickness decide what your site or a future structure needs. See the main cost guide for the complete source context.
Price the usable patio footprint
Before comparing quotes, describe what the patio needs to accommodate. A seating area, dining table and walking route may lead to a different layout from simply extending every side by the same distance.
Make the work boundary visible:
| Part of the layout | What to show the provider |
|---|---|
| Existing patio | Retain, remove or extend? |
| New space | Approximate outline and intended activities |
| House connection | Doors and adjoining paved areas |
| Finish | Plain texture, stamped or exposed aggregate |
| Edges | Straightforward outline or additional decorative work |
A rough sketch is enough to help explain the request. The provider still needs to confirm dimensions and the proposed work. Our patio service page compares layout and finish choices without requiring a finished design before you enquire.
Preparation and access allowances
Look for the work that happens before the finished surface appears. Ask what excavation or preparation is included, whether old concrete needs removal and how water flow will be handled.
The NRMCA finishing guide identifies preparation and drainage as part of placement planning. It also describes different delivery methods. A backyard reached through a gate needs an access discussion rather than an assumption that a concrete truck can stand beside the forms.
Ask which method the provider proposes and how any uncertain preparation will be approved. The access guide helps identify useful photos and questions.
Separate the patio from future structures
Tell the provider about a planned cover, pergola, hot tub or other equipment before the patio is specified. A quote for outdoor floor area does not automatically include foundations, anchors, electrical work or the requirements of a particular spa.
List those additions as separate items unless the proposal explicitly includes them. For a spa base, our hot-tub pad guide explains why the selected model’s requirements matter.
You can request a quote while those choices are still being considered. Describe the patio you want and what remains undecided. Burleson Concrete Quotes is an independent referral website; a provider may contact you to discuss the property and an appropriate scope.