What is the price to pour a new concrete patio in Fredericton?

A new concrete patio in Fredericton costs between $2,500 and $7,000 for most residential projects, with the range reflecting differences in size, finish choice, and site conditions. On a per-square-foot basis, expect $10–$18 for a standard broom finish and $12–$20 for a stamped or decorative finish.

A 200-square-foot patio (roughly 14 x 14 feet) with a broom finish and proper base preparation lands in the $2,500–$3,500 range. A 400-square-foot patio (20 x 20 feet) with a decorative stamped finish can push $6,000–$8,000 once you add colour, stamping labour, and sealer. These numbers include gravel base preparation, forming, air-entrained concrete, wire mesh reinforcement, control joints, and basic finishing.

Fredericton-specific considerations: The city sits in the Saint John River valley, and many Fredericton properties — especially those in lower-lying areas of Marysville, Devon, or downtown — have higher water table and soil moisture than homeowners realize. Proper drainage planning before a patio pour matters more than people think. The patio surface should slope a minimum of 1/8 inch per foot away from the house foundation to direct rainwater and snowmelt away from the basement. Poor drainage is a leading cause of basement moisture problems in Fredericton homes.

Fredericton's frost depth of approximately 4 feet applies to structural footings, not patios — a freestanding patio slab is a floating slab that moves slightly with seasonal frost. That's normal and expected. What causes problems is when a patio slab is poured against the house foundation without a proper isolation joint, locking the two structures together so frost movement in the patio cracks the foundation parging or, in severe cases, pulls on the foundation wall itself.

The optimal pouring season in Fredericton is May through September. Fredericton's continental climate means spring comes a little later inland than in coastal Moncton or Saint John, so early May pours may still have frost risk in northern-facing shaded areas. Get matched with a Fredericton concrete contractor through New Brunswick Concrete — a free service that connects you with local professionals who know the area's soil conditions and microclimates.