Concrete Patio Cost in Spokane (2026): Price Per Square Foot, Stamped vs. Broom Finish and Permit Rules

Short answer: A broom-finish concrete patio in the Spokane area runs about $12 to $20 per sq ft with Raven, including site prep and the pour, and a stamped concrete patio runs about $18 to $30 per sq ft. Where yours lands depends mostly on the size and whether we need a pump to reach the spot. An uncovered patio poured at grade usually doesn't need a building permit in Spokane or unincorporated Spokane County.

Concrete patio cost per square foot in Spokane

Raven's current going rates, including site prep and the pour:

• Broom finish: about $12 to $20 per sq ft
• Stamped concrete: about $18 to $30 per sq ft

Smaller patios tend to land toward the top of the range per foot, because setup and mobilization are spread over fewer square feet. A backyard we can't reach with the truck's chute may need a concrete pump, which also pushes the price up.

What common patio sizes cost

At those rates:

• 12x12 (144 sq ft): about $1,730 to $2,880 broom finish, or $2,590 to $4,320 stamped
• 16x18 (288 sq ft): about $3,460 to $5,760 broom finish, or $5,180 to $8,640 stamped
• 20x20 (400 sq ft): about $4,800 to $8,000 broom finish, or $7,200 to $12,000 stamped

Your written quote will be based on your actual size, access and site.

What changes the price

• Size: larger pours cost less per foot
• Access: tight backyards can mean a concrete pump instead of pouring straight from the truck
• Finish: stamped patios take more labor and material than broom finish
• Tearing out an old patio: removal of existing concrete is quoted separately
• Grading and base: excavation, compacted gravel and slope away from the house
• Thicker slabs: a patio that will carry a hot tub or vehicles needs more concrete than a standard 4-inch patio

Concrete patio vs. pavers

Poured concrete gives you one continuous slab with fewer joints to weed and level, and stamped concrete can give a paver or stone look in that single slab. Pavers can be lifted and reset in sections. Ask us to price both if you're torn.

Do you need a permit for a patio in Spokane?

• City of Spokane: the City's residential permit application lists concrete flatwork within property lines as exempt from a building permit
• Unincorporated Spokane County: the County's exemption list includes platforms, decks, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, not over a basement and not part of an accessible route
• Still applies: exempt work must meet setbacks, easements, lot coverage limits and critical area rules
• Covered patios: a roof over the patio is a structure, so check with your jurisdiction before you build one

For shops and other structures, see our Spokane-area permit guide.

Building a patio that lasts through Spokane winters

The City of Spokane's design criteria rate the area for severe weathering with an air freezing index of 1,232, so freeze-thaw is the enemy. For a patio that holds up:

• Slope it away from the house so water doesn't pond against the foundation
• Use a compacted gravel base under the slab
• Cut control joints so cracks land where you want them
• Seal it, especially stamped concrete, to protect the finish

If an existing patio is cracked or sinking, our concrete repair vs. replacement guide walks through the warning signs. The same rules apply to patios.

Get a patio quote

Raven Buildings pours broom-finish and stamped concrete patios across Spokane, Spokane Valley and the surrounding towns, including Liberty Lake, Cheney and Airway Heights. Call 509-350-2016 or request a free quote with your size, finish and address. See our concrete flatwork services.

Sources

• Patio pricing: Raven Buildings' current going rate for the Spokane area
• City of Spokane General Residential Permit Application (exemptions)
• Spokane County BP-25 Permit Exemptions
• Spokane Municipal Code 17F.040.105, Design Criteria