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Concrete Flatwork Estimate App for Driveways and Patios
SimplyWise Cost Estimator is a concrete flatwork estimate app. It turns a photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. It costs $29.99/mo or $239.99/yr, with a 7-day free trial.
Concrete flatwork estimate app: the short answer
Photograph the driveway or patio, describe the pour, and get an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. Each material, labor, and fee line is editable, with your markup built in.
Then send a professional, branded quote the client signs to approve. It costs $29.99 a month or $239.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial.
What does a concrete flatwork quote have to show?
Concrete is sold by the cubic yard, but the yards are only one line. Base, forms, steel, finish, and removal each get their own line.
| Line item | What it has to show |
|---|---|
| Size and thickness | Square feet and slab thickness in inches. |
| Concrete | Cubic yards ordered, with waste, at your plant price. |
| Base prep | Gravel depth, tons, and compaction. |
| Forms | Linear feet of form board, or a flat charge. |
| Reinforcement | Rebar or wire mesh, by the foot. |
| Finish | Broom, smooth trowel, or stamped. |
| Removal of old slab | Breaking, hauling, and dump fees. |
| Pump or access | A pump truck charge, or extra labor. |
Eight lines, one flatwork quote.
How do you work out the cubic yards for a driveway or patio?
Multiply length by width by thickness in feet, then divide by 27. Divide inches by 12 first. A 4 inch slab is 0.333 foot.
Math, not app output: a 12 by 12 patio at 4 inches is 144 square feet. That is 48 cubic feet, or 1.78 cubic yards.
Then add waste. NRMCA says to order 4% to 10% over plan for spillage, uneven subgrade, and over-excavation. Our concrete slab cost calculator does this math.
Turn a photo of the pour into an itemized estimate, free →
What does ready mix concrete cost per yard?
Ready mix averaged $160 per cubic yard in 2023, per NRMCA. That comes from our concrete slab cost calculator guide, read October 13, 2026. A large-producer index puts 2025 near $180.
That range is national. Two local plant quotes settle the real price. Our asphalt vs concrete driveway guide prices the base and mesh.
How to price a driveway or patio with a concrete flatwork estimate app in 4 steps
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Photograph the site and describe the pour
Shoot the area. Say or type the size, thickness, finish, and any old slab to remove.
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Review the material, labor, and fee lines
Each line shows unit, quantity, and price per unit. Edit any of them. Material prices come from the closest Home Depot to the zip code registered in your app.
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Swap in your own numbers
Type your plant price, pump charge, and crew rate. Add your built-in markup. Our how to estimate concrete work guide covers the takeoff.
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Send the quote and turn it into an invoice
Send a professional, branded quote the client signs to approve. When the job closes, tap Create Invoice. Add a deposit or payment schedule on the invoice.
What does a stamped or broom finish change on the quote?
The finish is its own line. Our stamped concrete cost guide breaks it down. In the app, add a finish line with your price.
What do concrete finishers earn per hour?
Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a $28.87 mean and $27.41 median hourly wage nationally (BLS, May 2025). That is wage paid, not the rate you bill.
| Measure | Hourly | Annual | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean wage | $28.87 | $60,050 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Median wage | $27.41 | $57,020 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
National figures, SOC 47-2051.
Which tools price concrete flatwork jobs?
Prices are the vendors’ published rates, read October 9, 2026.
| Tool | Photo to estimate | Built for | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SimplyWise Cost Estimator | Yes, about 6 seconds | Contractors who price and send the job | $29.99/mo or $239.99/yr |
| Jobber Core | Not listed | Service crews who schedule visits | $49 month to month, $29 a month on annual billing |
| Joist Pro | Not listed | Contractors who send estimates and invoices | $17 month to month, $170 a year on annual billing |
| Housecall Pro Basic | Not listed | Scheduling, dispatch, and invoicing | $79 month to month, $59 a month on annual billing |
Price the next slab from a photo
SimplyWise Cost Estimator turns a photo of the driveway or patio into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. Add your markup and send a branded quote the client signs. It is $29.99/mo or $239.99/yr, about $20/mo on annual, with a 7-day free trial.
Keep reading
- How to Estimate Concrete Work: the takeoff.
- Concrete Slab Cost Calculator: yards and bags.
- Stamped Concrete Cost: the finish line.
- Asphalt vs Concrete Driveway: base and mesh.
Sources
Concrete pricing and ordering
- SimplyWise, Concrete Slab Cost Calculator: $160 per cubic yard and the waste rule. Read October 13, 2026.
- SimplyWise, Asphalt vs Concrete Driveway: base and mesh around the slab. Read October 13, 2026.
Labor cost
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 national estimates, SOC 47-2051.
- SimplyWise, How to Estimate Concrete Work: median $27.41 an hour. Read October 13, 2026.
SimplyWise and tools
- SimplyWise Cost Estimator on the App Store, 4.8 rating.
- SimplyWise, Estimating App Cost Per Year: vendor rates, read October 9, 2026.
Concrete flatwork quoting: common questions
What is the best way to estimate a concrete driveway or patio from a phone?
SimplyWise Cost Estimator turns a photo of the site into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. You edit each material, labor, and fee line, then send a branded quote. It costs $29.99 a month or $239.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial.
How many cubic yards of concrete do I need?
Multiply square feet by thickness in feet, then divide by 27. Add 4% to 10% for waste, per NRMCA. A 12 by 12 patio at 4 inches works out to 1.78 yards before waste.
Does the app handle rebar, forms, and old slab removal?
Yes, as lines you add and edit. Each line carries a unit, quantity, and price per unit. Enter your own rate for rebar, forms, or demolition.
Does SimplyWise dispatch the crew or order the truck?
No. SimplyWise Cost Estimator prices the job and sends the quote. Dispatch the crew and order the truck the way you do now.
Turn a driveway photo into a quote the client signs.
Snap a photo and get an itemized estimate with editable lines. Free to try, then $29.99/mo or $239.99/yr after a 7-day trial.