How Much Does a 10x10 Concrete Slab Cost?
A 10x10 concrete slab costs $941 to $1,569 installed at 4 inches, or $510 in materials if you pour it yourself. Change the thickness or add a ZIP code below to see a local price.
LIKELY INSTALLED PRICE
$1,255
Our installed range for this 10×10 ft, 4-inch slab: $941 – $1,569 ($9.41 – $15.69 per sq ft)
In plain terms: that's about the size of a shed pad or a small patio, and roughly 45% of the price is the crew's labor.
- DIY materials
- $510
- Concrete
- 1.23 yd³
- Bagged mix
- 62 80-lb bags
- Delivery
- 1 truck, short load
An estimate, not a bid. A contractor's price depends on your site, access and timing.
What changes the price
Where the money goes
- Materials$578
- Labor$468
- Overhead and profit (20%)$209
All 8 line items
| Item | Qty | Material | Labor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site setup, layout and cleanup | 1 job | $100 | $56 | $156 |
| Excavate and grade subgrade | 100 sqft | $0 | $111 | $111 |
| Forms, stakes and form release | 40 lf | $48 | $89 | $137 |
| Compacted crushed-stone base | 1.73 ton | $78 | $32 | $110 |
| 6x6 W1.4 welded wire mesh | 100 sqft | $37 | $22 | $59 |
| Ready-mix concrete, 3,500 psi, delivered | 1.30 yd3 | $226 | $29 | $254 |
| Short-load delivery fee | 1 job | $85 | $0 | $85 |
| Place, screed and broom finish | 100 sqft | $5 | $130 | $135 |
| Subtotal × overhead and profit (20%) = midpoint | $1,255 | |||
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Turn this price into an estimate for your customer →Cost by thickness for 10x10 (100 sq ft)
4 in · patios, sheds
$941 – $1,569
1.23 yd³ · 62 bags · about $1,255
5 in · garages, driveways
$998 – $1,664
1.54 yd³ · 77 bags · about $1,331
6 in · shops, RV pads
$1,056 – $1,760
1.85 yd³ · 92 bags · about $1,408
- Typical use
- A garden shed or a hot tub.
- Thickness
- 4 inches with wire mesh handles a shed or a filled hot tub.
- Planning note
- Check that the shed's anchor bolts land inside the slab edge, not on the last inch of concrete.
How many bags of concrete for a 10x10 slab?
At 4 inches the pad holds 1.23 yd³ of concrete. That comes to 62 80-lb bags or 82 60-lb bags, with a waste allowance already added.
Bagged mix or a ready-mix truck?
This pad needs 1.30 yd³ once waste is counted, which is below what most plants deliver without a short-load fee. That fee can make the truck cost more than the bags. Compare the DIY line with the pro range above before you choose.
What goes under a 10x10 pad
The price includes 1.7 tons of compacted gravel and 100 sq ft of wire mesh. Forms run 40 linear ft around the edge. Leave out the gravel only on well-drained, already firm ground.
Is this 10x10 price a quote?
No. It's an estimate built from estimated material prices and public wage data, for planning and for checking bids. Only a contractor's written bid, made after seeing the site, is a price you can sign.
DIY vs pro for this 10x10 pour
Materials alone come to $510, about 41% of the $1,255 midpoint contractor price. The difference is $745 of labor, equipment, delivery and contractor overhead across 8 line items. At 1.30 yd³ the pour is under the short-load threshold, so bagged mix or a shared truck avoids a delivery fee.
Other popular slab sizes
- 10x12 concrete slab cost$1,094 – $1,823120 sq ft · 1.48 yd³ at 4 in
- 12x12 concrete slab cost$1,279 – $2,132144 sq ft · 1.78 yd³ at 4 in
- 10x20 concrete slab cost$1,625 – $2,708200 sq ft · 2.47 yd³ at 4 in
- 12x20 concrete slab cost$1,922 – $3,203240 sq ft · 2.96 yd³ at 4 in
- 20x20 concrete slab cost$2,874 – $4,789400 sq ft · 4.94 yd³ at 4 in
- 24x24 concrete slab cost$4,848 – $8,080576 sq ft · 7.11 yd³ at 4 in
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for a 10x10 slab?
Many towns exempt small accessory pads, but the rules vary and setback lines still apply. Ask the building department before you excavate.
Can a 10x10 slab hold a hot tub?
Usually, as long as the gravel is compacted and the slab has reinforcement. Read the tub maker's pad requirements first, because a filled tub is heavy.
When can I set a shed on a new 10x10 slab?
Walking on it is fine once the surface has set. Hold off on the shed itself until the concrete has had its full cure time from the mix supplier.
Why is a small pad so expensive per square foot?
Setup, forming and delivery cost about the same whether the slab is small or large. Spread over only 100 square feet, they push the rate up to $9.41 – $15.69.
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