Patio Installation cost in Chico, CA
Chico homeowners typically pay $2,950 – $8,900 for patio installation. Local labor and materials price 1% below the national average.
Chico average
$5,950
Typical low
$2,950
Typical high
$8,900
Per square foot
$10 – $30
Sample ZIP
95926
What drives Chico pricing
Local labor
Licensed Chico contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 1% below the national labor average. Demand in the Sacramento market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.
Permits & code
Chico follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Chico building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Sacramento-area jurisdictions add floodplain review in parts of the valley.
Climate & conditions
Chico sits in a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with wet winters, so expect heat-rated materials and exterior work scheduled outside the wet winter.
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Estimated project cost
$3,420 – $4,845
Most homeowners pay around $4,133
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Cost by material in Chico
Installed Chico pricing per square foot.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Poured concrete | $12 – $17 |
| Stamped concrete | $17 – $22 |
| Concrete pavers | $22 – $29 |
| Natural stone / travertine | $29 – $40 |
Where the money goes in Chico
A typical $5,950 Chico project, broken down by line item.
- Labor0.45% · $27
- Materials0.38% · $23
- Permits & inspections0.05% · $3
- Overhead & profit0.12% · $7
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Chico quotes but rarely in the headline price.
Fire pit
Seating wall
Pergola
Drainage and grading
Ways to save in Chico
- Pour a simple broom-finish slab and upgrade with furniture instead of stamping.
- Combine patio and walkway work in one mobilization.
- Collect three written bids on an identical scope — spreads of 20–40% are normal.
- Book in the off-season and stay flexible on the start date to save 5–15%.
- Bundle nearby work into one mobilization so you only pay setup and travel once.
- Ask what the contractor would change to cut 10% without hurting durability.
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