Omaha Patios

For a standard broom-finish concrete patio, most Omaha-area projects land around $6–$12 per square foot. Stamped or decorative concrete typically runs about $12–$22, and paver patios about $18–$35 per square foot depending on the paver and the base work. A typical 16x20 patio (320 sq ft) usually falls between roughly $2,000 (basic concrete) and $11,000 (premium pavers). Our cost guide has full breakdowns, and your free estimate gives you a real number.

Concrete costs less up front and pours fast; pavers cost more but shrug off freeze-thaw cycles better and can be repaired one stone at a time — a real advantage in Nebraska winters. Stamped concrete splits the difference on looks. There’s no one right answer: it comes down to budget, style, and how long you plan to stay. The local pro you’re matched with can price both.

Most concrete patios are formed and poured in 1–2 days, plus about a week of curing before regular use. Paver patios typically take 2–4 days depending on size and base work, and you can walk on them the day they’re done. Weather drives scheduling — contractors here plan around Nebraska rain and frost.

A basic at-grade patio usually doesn’t require a permit in Omaha, but covered patios, roof attachments, and structural work often do — and the suburbs (Elkhorn is annexed City of Omaha, but Papillion, Bellevue, La Vista, and Gretna have their own permit offices) each have their own rules. Nebraska811 utility locates come first on every dig. The contractor you’re matched with will know what your project needs and handle it.

All concrete cracks eventually — the difference is where. Proper base compaction over our expansive clay, reinforcement, and well-placed control joints direct cracking into the joints where you’ll never see it. That’s the difference between a pro pour and a cheap one. (Pavers sidestep the issue entirely — individual stones can heave, but they can also be reset.)