Concrete prices in Franklin Park, PA typically run $6 to $12 per square foot installed, or $125 to $195 per cubic yard for ready-mix material, depending on thickness, finish, and how far the truck has to drive. That's the range every national calculator will show you. The real question is where your driveway, patio, or repair job actually lands on that scale, and why.
Concrete Prices in Franklin Park, PA by Project Type
Most homeowners don't price concrete by the yard first. They price it by the job. Here's what that looks like for the projects we get asked about most around Franklin Park and the rest of the North Hills.
| Project | Typical 2026 Range | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Walkway | $900 – $2,500 | Length, width, and whether an old surface needs removal |
| Patio, plain finish | $2,800 – $6,500 | Square footage, base prep, drainage grading |
| Driveway, standard | $3,500 – $9,000 | Thickness, PSI mix, reinforcement, site access |
| Garage or basement slab | $4,500 – $10,000+ | Reinforcement, vapor barrier, finish quality |
| Foundation or structural repair | $2,000 – $10,000+ | Extent of damage, excavation needed |
| Settled slab leveling | $500 – $1,500 | Area affected and degree of settlement |
These are planning ranges, not a quote. Site access, how many trucks a job needs, and whether old concrete has to come out first all swing the final number. If you want a number tied to your actual property, request a free estimate and we'll walk the site before we put a figure on it.
How Much Does Concrete Cost Per Cubic Yard?
Concrete is priced by the cubic yard before labor and finishing ever enter the conversation. Industry pricing data puts that base number somewhere between $119 and $195, and the spread is wider than most homeowners expect.
The nationwide concrete cost ranges between $160 and $195 or more per cubic yard, and the average ready mix price was $179.95 per cubic yard in 2025. Other trackers land lower: the average cost of concrete is $119 to $147 per cubic yard, which includes delivery up to 20 miles. Carried forward with 2026 producer-price data, ready-mix concrete costs $160 to $195 per cubic yard delivered in 2026, per NRMCA data, with the 2024 national average at $179.89/yd and prices up 3 to 6% in 2025-2026.
That gap exists because region, mix strength, and order size all move the number independently. Small residential orders often cost more per yard than large commercial pours, since suppliers price in a flat delivery fee and a minimum-load charge no matter the volume. Ordering less than ten cubic yards per load commonly adds a fee on top of the base price. A patio that only needs four or five yards will feel that fee more than a driveway needing twelve.
Concrete Price by PSI Mix
PSI, pounds per square inch, measures how much compressive force cured concrete can take before it fails. Higher-PSI mixes cost more per yard because they use more cement.
| PSI Mix | Typical Use | Material Cost / Yard | Delivered Cost / Yard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3000 PSI | Sidewalks, patios | $125 – $135 | $150 – $170 |
| 4000 PSI | Driveways, garage floors, foundations | $135 – $145 | $165 – $185 |
A 3000 PSI mix runs $125 to $135 per yard for material and $150 to $170 delivered, while a 4000 PSI mix used for foundations and garage floors runs $135 to $145 material and $165 to $185 delivered.
Western Pennsylvania's freeze-thaw winters are the reason we don't default every driveway to the cheapest mix. A standard residential driveway or garage slab often requires 3000 to 4000 psi for load-bearing capacity, and a 4000 psi rating is recommended where the surface sees frequent freeze-thaw cycles. The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association goes further on exposure: for concrete exposed to severe freezing and thawing conditions, order good quality air-entrained concrete with a strength of 4000 psi , per its technical guidance on surface scaling. Skipping air entrainment to save a few dollars a yard is the single most common reason we get called out to repair a driveway that's only three winters old.
Concrete Cost Per Square Foot
Most homeowners budget by the square foot instead of the yard, since that figure already folds in labor and finishing.
| Finish | Cost Per Sq Ft (Installed) |
|---|---|
| Plain broom finish | $6.50 – $10.50 |
| Reinforced / thicker slab | $8 – $12 |
| Colored or integral-tint | $8 – $14 |
| Stamped or exposed aggregate | $12 – $25 |
Expect to pay between $6.50 and $10.50 per square foot to have a plain concrete slab poured , with colored, stamped, or stained concrete running $8 to $18 per square foot to install. Decorative finishes push even higher on more complex jobs: a standard broom-finished driveway runs roughly $6 to $12 per square foot installed, while stamped, stained, or exposed-aggregate work climbs to $12 to $25 per square foot.
A small job can carry a higher per-square-foot price than a large one. Fixed labor and mobilization costs get spread across fewer feet.
Decorative Concrete Pricing in Franklin Park
Plain gray concrete is the budget baseline. Most homeowners add something for curb appeal, and the price jump depends on which finish you pick.
Integral color mixed in at the batch plant usually adds a few dollars per square foot. Surface-applied acid or water-based stains cost more because they're a separate labor pass after the pour cures. Stamped concrete costs the most of the three, since it needs templates, release agents, and a crew that can press a pattern into curing concrete before the window closes.
We cover stain shades, pattern options, and sealing costs in more detail in our concrete stain colors guide for Franklin Park. For the install and finishing work itself, see our concrete finishing services.
Repair, Resurfacing & Site Prep Costs
New pours aren't the only line item homeowners budget for. These are the smaller jobs that come up just as often:
- Crack filling – the cheapest fix, best for hairline cracks before water gets underneath
- Pothole repair – targeted patching for isolated surface failure on driveways and lots
- Resurfacing – a broader fix for worn, discolored, or lightly spalled slabs
- Site preparation – grading, base compaction, and forming before a new pour goes down
- Driveway expansion – adding width or a parking pad to an existing slab
Each is priced differently because the tools, materials, and time on-site don't overlap. We handle crack filling, pothole repair, site preparation, and driveway expansion as separate line items on every quote, so you can see exactly what you're paying for instead of one lump sum.
Why Concrete Costs What It Does in Franklin Park
Franklin Park's housing stock plays a real role in local demand. In 2024, the median property value in Franklin Park, PA was $485,600, and the homeownership rate was 91.5% , according to Census Bureau data. High owner-occupancy means more driveways, patios, and walkways poured decades ago and now due for repair or replacement rather than first-time installs.
Many homes in this part of the North Hills date to the development push of the 1970s through 1990s. Three or four decades of Pittsburgh-area freeze-thaw cycles are catching up with original slabs that weren't poured with air-entrained mix. That's a big part of why we see more settlement and surface scaling calls out of Franklin Park than from newer developments nearby.
We've poured and patched concrete and asphalt across Franklin Park and the surrounding North Hills long enough to know the quote rarely lands exactly on a national average. Site access and PSI spec move the final number more than anything else. If you're not sure where your property falls, our Franklin Park service area page has more on what we typically see in local homes.
How to Get an Accurate Concrete Quote
Choosing a concrete contractor comes down to a few consistent checks, no matter the project size.
- Review past work. Photos of completed driveways, patios, or repairs show real finish quality, not stock images.
- Confirm licensing and insurance before anyone touches your property.
- Get an itemized quote, not a single lump-sum number. It should break out labor, material, PSI mix, and any reinforcement or decorative add-ons.
- Compare at least two bids apples-to-apples once you have itemized numbers in hand.
As a local paving and concrete crew based near Franklin Park, we build every estimate this way at Johnny's Asphalt. Get your free estimate and we'll walk you through the real numbers for your specific job before you commit to anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does concrete cost per cubic yard in Franklin Park, PA?
Plan on $125 to $195 per cubic yard delivered, depending on PSI mix and order size. Orders under ten yards often carry an added short-load fee, so a small patio job can cost more per yard than a large driveway pour.
How much does a concrete driveway cost per square foot?
Expect $6.50 to $10.50 per square foot for a plain broom finish, and $12 to $25 per square foot for stamped or exposed-aggregate work. A standard two-car driveway usually needs 400 to 800 square feet.
How long does concrete take to set and cure?
Concrete typically sets enough to walk on within 24 to 48 hours. Full cure takes about 28 days. Cooler, wetter weather, common in Franklin Park's spring and fall, slows the process down.
How do contractors test concrete strength?
Contractors test compressive strength using molded cylinders or drilled cores , compressed in a machine until they fail, following the ASTM C39 standard test method. That number confirms the slab actually hit the PSI it was ordered at.
Is concrete cheaper than asphalt for a driveway?
Asphalt usually costs less upfront than concrete per square foot. Concrete tends to last longer and needs less routine maintenance. If you're comparing both for a new driveway, see our new asphalt installation services alongside the concrete numbers above.
Why does concrete crack or settle in Franklin Park?
Soil movement under the slab, moisture swings, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles are the usual causes. Older slabs poured without air-entrained mix are especially prone to surface scaling after a few hard winters. Settlement issues can often be releveled for a fraction of full replacement cost, but a cracked or heaved slab with structural damage usually needs to come out.
