A Patio That Sheds Water
A patio that tilts toward the house sends rain to your foundation. We set every patio with a slight fall away from the house so water runs off into the yard. You will not see the slope, but you will see dry ground by the back door after a storm.
We also tie the slab to the ground you have. On clay we add more base and more steel. On rock we may cut into the limestone to get a level pad.
Plan for a Cover Now
Many people pour a patio now and add a roof or a pergola later. Tell us if that is the plan. We will pour thicker footings where the posts will go, so the cover sits on solid concrete instead of a thin slab edge.
If you want a patio enclosure down the road, we can set the slab height and slope with that in mind too.
Patio Extensions
Is your builder patio too small for a table and a grill? We can extend it. We pin the new slab to the old one with steel dowels and match the height so there is no trip edge. The new concrete will look a little lighter at first. Both pieces even out in color over time.
Plain Concrete Only
We pour plain gray concrete with a broom or smooth finish. We do not do stamped, stained or other decorative concrete.
Common Questions
How big should my patio be?
Plan about 12 by 12 feet for a table for four and room to walk around it. Add more if you want a grill or a seating area too.
Can you add a patio cover later?
Yes. Tell us before we pour and we will put deeper footings where the posts will go.
Will my patio crack?
Most concrete gets small cracks over time. We cut control joints so cracks run in straight lines inside the joints, and the steel holds the pieces together.
How soon can I put furniture on it?
Light furniture is fine after a couple of days. Wait about a week for anything heavy, like a hot tub or a big grill island.
Where We Do This Work
We work across Austin and every town within 60 miles, including Austin, Killeen, Round Rock, New Braunfels, Georgetown, San Marcos, Pflugerville, Kyle, Schertz, Hutto. See all service areas.
