Temple
Concrete Patio Cost in Temple, TX (2026 Pricing Guide)
Almost every production home in Temple came with a back slab that's too small to use — a 10' x 10' pad that fits a grill and nothing else. Extending it, or pouring a properly sized patio, is the single highest-value outdoor project most Temple homeowners make.
What you get at each price point
Pricing scales with what the slab has to do, not just how big it is.
| Scope | Typical range | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Basic broom-finish rectangle | $9–$11 / sq ft | 4" slab, rebar or fiber, broom finish, saw-cut joints |
| Shaped patio with detailing | $11–$14 / sq ft | Curves or angles, banded edges, salt finish option |
| Cover-ready / outdoor living | $13–$16 / sq ft | Thickened edges, cover footings, kitchen or fire-pit pad |
Size it before you price it
For a table and chairs, plan on at least 12' x 14'. If you want seating plus a grill or outdoor kitchen, 16' x 20' and up is far more comfortable. We stake it out on site so you can physically stand in the footprint before you commit to a number.
The Temple detail nobody prices for: drainage
Temple sits on Houston Black clay in much of the city — high-shrink/swell soil that moves with every wet-dry cycle. A patio poured flat, or worse, sloped back toward the house, pushes water at your foundation exactly where you don't want it.
Every patio we pour in Temple gets 1/8" to 1/4" per foot of fall away from the structure, thickened edges where the load calls for it, and control joints saw-cut within about 24 hours so cracks land where we put them instead of where the slab decides.
Finishes that hold up in Central Texas
Broom finish is the workhorse — best traction, best UV durability, lowest maintenance. Salt finish and exposed aggregate add texture and hide dust well. We keep patios simple and durable; in this climate the finishes above age better and stay safer underfoot when wet.
If you plan to add a patio cover or pergola — now or in three years — tell us up front. We pour thickened edges and set footings in the right spots so nobody is core-drilling through a finished slab later.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a concrete patio cost in Temple, TX?
- Most Temple patios run $9–$16 per square foot installed. A 16' x 20' patio typically lands around $2,900–$5,100 depending on finish, thickness, and site access.
- What size patio should I build?
- At least 12' x 14' for a table and chairs; 16' x 20' or larger if you want seating plus a grill or outdoor kitchen.
- Do I need a permit for a patio in Temple?
- An uncovered ground-level slab often doesn't require one, but adding a cover or structure generally does. We help you confirm with the City of Temple before work starts.
- Do you pour simple concrete patios?
- Yes. We focus on clean, durable broom, salt, and exposed-aggregate finishes that hold up better long-term in Central Texas heat and stay safer underfoot when wet.
- How long before I can use a new patio?
- You can typically walk on it in a couple of days; full design strength is reached at 28 days.