Concrete Patios

Why Choose a Concrete Patio for Your Home

Your backyard should be a place where you can relax, entertain, and enjoy time with family. A concrete patio gives you exactly that with long-lasting durability and minimal maintenance. Unlike wood decks that rot or pavers that shift over time, a properly installed concrete patio stays solid and level for 30 years or more.

Here in Little Elm, TX, we deal with hot summers, occasional freezes, and shifting clay soil. That makes it crucial to work with concrete contractors who understand local conditions. We prepare your base properly, use the right mix design, and include control joints to prevent cracking. This is not just pouring concrete; this is building a foundation for outdoor living.

Design Options That Match Your Style

Concrete patios are not just gray slabs anymore. You have options that let you create the exact look you want for your outdoor space:

• Stamped patterns: Make your patio look like stone, brick, or tile
• Custom colors: Match your home's exterior or landscape design
• Exposed aggregate: Add texture and slip resistance for pool areas
• Smooth trowel finish: Clean, modern look that is easy to maintain
• Borders and accents: Frame your patio with contrasting colors or patterns

We help you choose finishes that work with your budget and lifestyle. Want something elegant for entertaining? We can do stamped decorative concrete with custom coloring. Need something practical for kids and pets? A simple broom finish with proper drainage works great.

How We Build Your Patio Right

Installing a concrete patio is more than just pouring and smoothing. We start with proper site preparation, which includes excavating to the right depth, grading for drainage away from your home, and compacting a stable base. If your soil is soft or unstable, we add extra base material to prevent settling.

Next comes the formwork and reinforcement. We use steel rebar or wire mesh to give your patio internal strength. Then we pour the concrete at the proper thickness (typically 4 to 6 inches for residential patios). We finish the surface, cut control joints to manage cracking, and apply a curing compound to ensure the concrete reaches full strength. This process takes time, but it is what separates a quality patio that lasts from one that cracks and settles within a few years.

Low Maintenance, Long-Lasting Results

Once your concrete patio is installed, maintenance is simple. Sweep it regularly, rinse with a hose when it gets dirty, and reseal it every few years to protect the surface. That is it. No staining like wood decks, no weeding between pavers, no worrying about termites or rot.

If you ever notice small cracks developing, we also offer concrete repair and restoration services to keep your patio looking great. Most of our patios last 30 years or more with minimal upkeep, making them one of the best investments you can make in your outdoor space.

Frequently Asked Questions