Basic
$7.44 – $13 per sq ft
4-in. concrete slab with local gray pea gravel exposed by retarder and wash, fiber-reinforced, one coat of sealer
How Much Does Install Exposed Aggregate Patio Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Pour an exposed aggregate concrete patio slab on prepared base, including forms, exposure wash and sealing.
Install Exposed Aggregate Patio in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $8.76 to $15 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Exposed Aggregate Patio in Boston, Massachusetts
$8.76 – $15
per sq ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for install exposed aggregate patio.
National average: $8 – $14 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$8.76 – $15 per sq ft
4-in. slab with mixed river-rock aggregate, wire mesh, even exposure, two coats of sealer
Premium
$11 – $19 per sq ft
4-in. slab with seeded decorative aggregate in a color blend, rebar, smooth troweled border band, two coats of sealer
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.60 – $6.30 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.56 – $6.22 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.96 – $1.68 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.64 – $1.12 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($3.60-$6.30 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.80-$4.90 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.96-$1.68 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.64-$1.12 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- PourCanvas: Exposed Aggregate Driveway, pourcanvas.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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