How Much Does Concrete & Masonry Cost in Middle Tennessee? (2026)
September 16, 2026
Most concrete & masonry projects in Middle Tennessee run $8 to $20 per square foot for flatwork, with masonry priced by the job. Below is what local homeowners actually pay, what pushes the number up or down, and what to check before you sign anything.
These are estimates, not quotes. Prices below are typical ranges for Middle Tennessee based on common project scopes. Your own number depends on your house, your finishes and who you hire. Always get at least three written quotes.
Concrete & Masonry costs in Middle Tennessee
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Driveway, 2-car (600 sq ft) | $5,000 – $11,000 |
| Sidewalk / walkway (per sq ft) | $8 – $16 |
| Garage or shop slab (per sq ft) | $8 – $14 |
| Stamped or colored concrete (per sq ft) | $14 – $25 |
| Brick or stone veneer (per sq ft) | $25 – $55 |
| Chimney repair / tuckpointing | $800 – $6,000 |
Prices assume a typical Middle Tennessee single-family home. Nashville and Williamson County usually sit at the top of these ranges; southern Middle Tennessee and the Upper Cumberland usually sit lower.
What moves the price
- Thickness and reinforcement. Driveways need more than patios.
- Demolition and haul-off of old concrete.
- Site prep and forming on sloped ground.
- Finish — broom, exposed aggregate, stamped or stained.
What to check before you hire
- Ask for the Tennessee contractor or trade license number and confirm it is current and covers the size of your job.
- Ask for a certificate of general liability insurance, and workers' compensation if there will be a crew on your property.
- Get a written scope that lists materials by name, not just "customer's choice".
- Never pay in full up front. A deposit plus payments tied to completed stages is normal; paying ahead of work in place is not.
- Get the warranty in writing — both the manufacturer's warranty on materials and the company's own labor warranty.
- Ask who will actually be on site: the owner, employees, or subcontractors.
How to get a fair price
Get three quotes on the same written scope. If you hand each company a different description of the job, you cannot compare the numbers. Ask each one to price the same materials and the same square footage, and to list anything they are assuming.
Be careful with the cheapest and the most expensive bid. The low one is often missing something — permits, disposal, prep, or insurance. The high one may include work the others left out, which is worth asking about rather than dismissing.
Finally, ask when they can start and how long it will take. In Middle Tennessee, good companies are booked weeks out. A crew that can start tomorrow in peak season is worth a second question.
Common questions
Will new concrete crack?
Some hairline cracking is normal. Control joints, proper thickness and reinforcement keep it cosmetic instead of structural.
How long before I can drive on it?
Wait seven days for foot traffic and at least fourteen to twenty-eight days before parking vehicles.
Best season to pour in Middle Tennessee?
Spring and fall. Extreme heat and freezing nights both require special handling.
Is concrete or asphalt better for a driveway?
Concrete costs more up front and lasts longer with less maintenance, which is why it dominates locally.
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