Concrete Patios
Transform your backyard into an outdoor living space where you can relax, entertain, and enjoy Florida's beautiful weather year-round.
Why Concrete Patios Beat Wood Decks and Pavers
If you are comparing patio materials, concrete offers advantages that save you money and hassle over the long run. Wood decks look nice when new, but they require constant maintenance. You need to clean, sand, stain, and seal them every year or two. They splinter, rot, attract termites, and eventually need complete replacement after 10 to 15 years. That adds up to thousands of dollars in maintenance and replacement costs.
Pavers seem like a good option until you see how they shift and settle over time. Weeds grow between them, ants build nests underneath, and individual pavers crack or become uneven. Cleaning and re-leveling pavers is tedious work. Meanwhile, a concrete patio stays level, resists weeds, and needs almost no maintenance. Just sweep it off and rinse it occasionally. No sanding, no staining, no resetting pavers.
Concrete also gives you more usable space because it creates a completely flat, stable surface. You can place furniture anywhere without worrying about wobbling table legs. Your grill sits level, your chairs do not sink, and you can roll a cooler or serving cart smoothly across the surface. Kids can ride bikes or scooters without catching wheels between boards or pavers. For entertaining and everyday use, nothing beats the practicality of concrete.
Design Your Perfect Outdoor Space
One common misconception is that concrete patios have to look plain and boring. The truth is, modern concrete offers more design flexibility than most other materials. You can create virtually any look you want, from sleek and contemporary to rustic and natural. Color, texture, and pattern options let you customize your patio to match your home and reflect your personal style.
Popular Patio Finish Options
- Stamped concrete that replicates stone, slate, tile, or wood planks
- Exposed aggregate showing natural stone in various colors and sizes
- Smooth trowel finish with integral color for a clean, modern look
- Stained concrete in earth tones or custom colors
- Textured broom finish for slip resistance around pools
- Combination finishes with borders and accent areas
Shape and size matter too. Your patio does not have to be a simple rectangle. We can create curved edges that flow with your landscaping, multiple levels for visual interest, circular or octagonal dining areas, or extended spaces for outdoor kitchens and fire pits. Think about how you want to use your outdoor space and we will design a layout that supports those activities.
Many homeowners add special features that make their patios more functional and enjoyable. Built-in seating walls provide extra seating without cluttering your patio with chairs. Pool deck connections create a seamless transition from house to pool. Fire pit areas become natural gathering spots on cool evenings. Outdoor kitchen stations with concrete countertops make entertaining easier. We help you plan these features during the design phase so everything integrates smoothly.
What to Expect During Installation
A quality patio installation takes planning and patience. We start by evaluating your yard's drainage, soil conditions, and sun exposure. These factors influence where we place your patio and how we prepare the base. Poor drainage is the number one cause of patio problems, so we make sure water flows away from your patio and your house foundation.
We excavate to the proper depth and create a stable base using compacted gravel. This base prevents settling and cracking by distributing weight evenly and allowing water to drain through instead of pooling under the concrete. We slope the patio slightly away from your house so water runs off instead of puddling. These details might not be visible in the finished product, but they determine whether your patio lasts 5 years or 30 years.
Once the base is ready, we build forms to the exact dimensions and shape you want. For stamped or textured finishes, timing is critical. The concrete must reach the right consistency before we apply stamps or texture. We have the experience to read the concrete and apply finishes at the perfect moment. This skill comes from years of practice and makes the difference between a mediocre result and a beautiful, professional finish.
After finishing, we protect the concrete while it cures. Curing is when concrete develops its strength and durability. Rushing this process leads to weak concrete that cracks and deteriorates prematurely. We give your patio adequate time to cure before you use it. We also seal the surface to protect against stains and moisture. With proper installation and a good seal, your patio will look great and require minimal maintenance for decades.