What this concrete service can include
- New concrete patios
- Patio replacements and extensions
- Stamped concrete patios
- Colored and decorative concrete
- Fire-pit and seating-area slabs
- Patios coordinated with steps and walkways
Planning before concrete arrives
Before the forms go in, it is worth mapping how people will move through the space. A dining table needs circulation room, grills need practical placement, and the surface needs enough slope to shed water without feeling steep. Those small design choices are easier to solve on paper than after the pour.
Built for Southeast Minnesota conditions
Outdoor living space in Minnesota has to handle hot summer sun, wet shoulder seasons and winter freeze-thaw. Drainage and finish selection are especially important because patios sit close to foundations, doors and landscaping.
Finish and project options
A broom finish keeps the look simple, while stamped patterns can resemble stone, slate or wood. Integral or surface color, exposed aggregate and contrasting borders provide other ways to personalize the patio without changing its basic concrete durability.