These are the types of work Macon-area concrete contractors list on their own websites, starting with new pours. Cost figures below are national numbers from Angi (read Nov 14, 2026); your quote will differ.
Concrete driveways
A new driveway, a driveway extension, or a full tear-out and replacement of an old one. Driveways usually need a thicker slab and better base than a patio because of vehicle weight. Angi lists a 608-square-foot driveway at about $3,650.
Concrete patios
Back patios, side patios and pads for grills or hot tubs. Angi's 2026 patio guide lists a national average of $3,557, with broom or smooth trowel finishes around $4 to $7 per square foot.
Garage, shop and shed slabs
Slabs for a detached garage, a metal shop building, a carport or a storage shed. At Angi's $4 to $8 per square foot for a plain slab, a 24x24 garage slab (576 square feet) works out to roughly $2,300 to $4,600 before site work. Larger buildings may need engineered footings.
Sidewalks and walkways
Paths from the driveway to the door, around the house, or out to a shed or pool. Angi's patio guide lists about $1,800 for a concrete walkway. These are smaller jobs, so they are often added to a driveway or patio project to make the trip worth it for the crew.
Tear-out and replacement
Breaking out cracked, sunken or heaved concrete and pouring new. Angi lists removal of an old patio slab at about $550 to $1,700. Removal and haul-off are a real part of the cost, so make sure they are written into the quote.
Decorative finishes
Stamped patterns, color, stain, exposed aggregate and sealing. Angi's patio guide lists stained finishes at about $5 to $10 per square foot. Decorative work costs more than plain broom finish, so ask for both prices.
Repairs and resurfacing
Patching, crack filling and resurfacing worn concrete. These jobs are often small; a contractor may suggest replacing the worst sections instead if the base underneath has failed.
What changes the price of a concrete job
Size is the biggest factor, but it is not the only one. Thickness matters, since a driveway that carries trucks needs more concrete than a walkway. Site prep matters too: removing grass, bringing in gravel base and grading for drainage all take time. Tear-out of old concrete adds demolition and haul-off. Finish is the last big lever, with plain broom finish costing the least and stamped or stained work costing more. Angi notes that labor makes up roughly half of a concrete patio's cost.
New pour or repair?
Hairline cracks are normal in concrete and usually only need sealing. Sections that have sunk, heaved, or broken into pieces usually point to a base problem, and patching the surface will not fix that. In those cases a contractor will often recommend cutting out the bad section and pouring new. Ask for a price on both so you can decide.
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