HOW DOES SQUARE-FOOT PRICING REALLY WORK IN CONCRETE? A lot of homeowners assume concrete pricing is just about the size of the slab — but the “per-square-foot” number includes everything it takes to build it. That means site prep, materials, labor, equipment, and the finish you choose all play a major role. Before any concrete is poured, the ground needs to be excavated, leveled, and compacted. Forming, gravel, rebar, and the concrete mix itself come next. Then factor in the crew, the access fo