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Nationwide Concrete Costs in Canada

The cost to install a concrete pad in Canada starts at $9.17 - $11.21 per square foot as of June 2023. Here's a detailed breakdown:

• Concrete Pad Cost: For a 4+ inch thick, fibermesh reinforced 3500 PSI concrete with a broom finish, the cost ranges from $281.88 to $322.82 for 129 square feet.
• Concrete Pad Installation Labor: Basic labor includes layout pad height and slope, light grading, setting forms and reinforcing, pouring, and finishing concrete. Excavation, gravel base layer, compaction, or hardscape demolition are not included.
• Concrete Pad Installation Job Supplies: This includes reinforcing materials and additives, isolation materials, cleaning and chemical release agents.
• Concrete Pad Installation Equipment Allowance: Specialty equipment like slab perimeter form boards, stakes, 2 HP concrete vibrator, 48" Bull Float, reinforcing bar cutters, and 5+ cubic foot mixing box with mortar hoe may be required.

Components of Concrete Price

• Grading: $50 - $70 per hour
• Subbase: $12 - $18 per cubic yard
• Concrete Forms and Finishing: $1.50 - $2.00 per square foot
• Reinforcement: $0.15 - $0.30 per square foot

Decorative Concrete Options

For decorative options like stamping, staining, and special finishes, costs can vary:

• Stamped Concrete: $8 - $12 per square foot
• Concrete Patio: $6 - $10 per square foot
• Polished Concrete: $3 - $12 per square foot

Historical Pricing

Concrete pricing has fluctuated over the years:

• 2020: $125 per yard
• 2019: $121 per yard
• 2018: $113 per yard
• 2016: $108 per yard
• 2014: $98 per yard
• 2013: $93 per yard
• 2008: $75 per yard

Remember, quality and service should be your priority. Saving a small amount per square foot may not be wise in the long run if the job is not done right.

For more detailed information on concrete pad installation costs in Canada, you can call us for a free estimate.