Real Bell County price ranges by size and finish — so you can budget before the first contractor rings your doorbell.
In the Killeen area in 2026, expect $6–$10 per square foot for a standard broom-finish patio, $9–$13 for exposed aggregate, and $12–$18 for stamped/colored decorative work. By common size:
Finish is the biggest lever — stamping adds labor-intensive steps (color, mats, release, sealer) that justify the premium. Access matters more than people expect: a backyard only reachable by wheelbarrow adds real labor hours versus one a truck chute can reach. Site prep on Bell County clay — grading, compacted base, drainage slope away from your foundation — is money you can't see but will absolutely notice in five years if it's skipped. And demolition of an existing cracked patio adds removal and disposal.
A pressure-treated wood deck runs $25–$50/sq ft installed and wants restaining every couple of years under Texas sun. Pavers run $12–$25/sq ft and can settle unevenly in expansive clay without meticulous base work. Poured concrete is the value play at $6–$18/sq ft with essentially zero maintenance — which is why most new Killeen builds come with a small concrete patio that owners later extend.
Get each bid to state: square footage, thickness (4" standard), reinforcement type and placement, base preparation, finish, drainage slope plan, and whether demo/haul-off is included. Two bids $1,000 apart are usually not the same patio on paper. The cheapest bid that specifies everything is a better bet than a cheaper one that specifies nothing.
Ranges reflect typical 2026 Bell County pricing for planning purposes; exact quotes follow measurement and site review.
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