Concrete and masonry costs in Tucson (2026)
Updated July 2026
Concrete and masonry pricing in Tucson depends heavily on what you are building: a plain patio slab, decorative stamped concrete, or a block wall are three different jobs with three different price points. Below are 2026-era ranges by job type. For an exact figure, get a few free quotes from local pros.
Concrete patios and slabs
A basic poured, reinforced concrete patio or slab in the Tucson area runs about $7 to $12 per square foot installed. A typical 10 by 20 foot patio (200 square feet) runs roughly $1,400 to $2,500, and a larger 16 by 18 foot patio (288 square feet) runs roughly $2,100 to $3,600. Demolition of an existing patio, if you are replacing one, adds to the total cost, so ask for an itemized quote that breaks out demo separately. Budget more if the site has caliche, a hard, natural cement-like soil layer common around Tucson, since it takes extra time and equipment to break through.
Stamped and decorative concrete
Stamped or decorative concrete (patterned to look like pavers, stone, or brick) in the Tucson area costs more than a standard poured patio, since the pattern and color work take extra labor; get itemized quotes so you can compare a stamped finish against standard concrete for your project. Decorative concrete is popular in Tucson for pool decks and backyard patios since it holds up to sun and heat well compared to some paver systems.
Block and masonry walls
Block wall construction, the more common masonry job in the Tucson area, runs roughly $45 to $135 per linear foot installed for a basic fence-height wall, with height, finish (painted or stuccoed), and footing requirements driving the range. A wall that also retains soil (a retaining wall) costs more, since it needs a deeper footing and, in unincorporated Pima County, structural engineering once it exceeds 4 feet measured from the bottom of the footing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a concrete patio cost in Tucson?
A basic, reinforced poured concrete slab in the Tucson area runs roughly $7 to $12 per square foot. A typical 200-square-foot patio (10 by 20 feet) runs about $1,400 to $2,500 standard. Stamped or decorative concrete costs more than standard concrete since it takes extra labor for the pattern and color work, so get itemized local quotes to compare.
Is a block wall a concrete job or a masonry job?
Masonry. Concrete (R-9/CR-9) and masonry (R-31/CR-31) are two separate Arizona license classes. A poured slab or driveway is concrete work; a block, brick, or stone wall is masonry work. See how to hire below for what this means when you check a contractor's license.