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30×40 Concrete Slab Cost in Tallahassee, FL (2026)

A 30×40 concrete slab in Tallahassee, FL costs about $10,954 turnkey in 2026 ($9.13 per sq. ft.). Here's the itemized breakdown of materials, site prep and labor, using local crew rates.

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1,200 sq. ft. · 4" standard (cars, shop floor)

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Concrete & Rebar Materials
$3,874
Ready-mix concrete, rebar, forms & vapor barrier
= Rows 3–6 below, materials only
Excavation & Gravel Base
$2,423
Grading, haul-off & compacted stone base
= Rows 1–2 below, installed price
Turnkey Installed Total
$10,954
$9.13 per sq. ft.
Formed, poured & finished by a local concrete crew
= All rows below, installed price

Prices updated Oct 2026

A fair bid from a local builder in Tallahassee, FL should land between $9,311 and $13,145, about 15% below to 20% above this estimate. Quotes for the same building can vary widely, so get 3 quotes on the same spec. If one is outside this range, ask what it includes or leaves out.

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Itemized cost breakdown

#ItemQuantityMaterialsLaborInstalled
1Excavation & gradingStrip topsoil, cut/fill to grade, haul-off1,480 sq ft$497$556$1,264
2Compacted gravel base (4")Crushed stone, plate-compacted20.7 tons$596$370$1,159
34" ready-mix concrete (3,500 PSI)Includes 5% waste and thickened edges19.2 cu yd$2,321$0$2,785
4#4 rebar grid (18" on center) & chairsTied rebar on chairs, dowels at doors1,760 lf$929$631$1,872
5Forms, pour & finish laborSet forms, place, power-trowel finish, cure1,200 sq ft$336$1,857$2,632
6Vapor barrier & control jointsDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $9.99 spec sheet——🔒
7Concrete pump (trailer-mounted)Details in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $9.99 spec sheet——🔒
8Permit & inspection (if required)Details in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $9.99 spec sheet——🔒
Turnkey total$5,454$3,709$10,954

The totals above already include every row, including the 🔒 rows. The $9.99 spec sheet lists them item by item with quantities.

What do these terms mean?
  • Turnkey total: materials, site work and a crew to build it, all in one number.
  • PSI: a concrete strength rating.
  • #4 rebar: ½-inch steel bar laid in a grid inside the concrete.
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Prices use 2026 material costs and typical local crew rates. Site work, custom options and material price swings can move your final price.

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Common questions

How much does a 30×40 Concrete Slab cost in Tallahassee, FL?

About $10,954 fully built by a local crew in 2026, or roughly $3,874 for the materials kit alone. Most fair bids land between $9,311 and $13,145.

What drives the price up or down?

Site prep (slope, soil, driveway access), floor choice, doors and insulation, and local labor rates. Lumber and steel prices also move a few percent a year.

Do I need a permit?

Permit requirements vary by county and city. Check with your county or city building office before you build.

How do I make sure I'm getting a fair quote?

Get at least 3 itemized bids for the same spec. Compare them line by line against this breakdown and ask about anything far above or below it.

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