Concrete Patio Contractor in Brooklyn Park, MN

Patio Installation in Brooklyn Park, MN

How We Build a Concrete Patio

Most of what makes a patio last happens before any concrete arrives. We start by marking the size and shape with you on site, then excavate and remove any sod, roots, or soft soil. The ground is graded so water runs away from your house, and the base is compacted until it is firm. Forms are set to your layout, and reinforcement goes in to help the slab hold together. Control joints are planned ahead of time so cracks form along straight lines. On pour day, the concrete is placed, leveled, and finished, and then it gets time to cure properly before you put furniture on it.

Patio Finishes and Design Options

The finish changes how a patio looks and feels, and you have several choices. A broom finish is the simplest, with a light texture that gives good grip when the surface is wet. Integral color is mixed through the concrete, so it stays consistent even if the top gets scuffed. Stamped concrete presses patterns into the surface while it is still workable, which creates the look of flagstone, slate, brick, or wood plank from one poured slab. Borders, saw cut lines, and contrasting bands can add detail without a big jump in price. If you are weighing a stamped concrete patio against a plain one, we can bring samples so you can see the options in daylight.

Sizing and Layout for How You Use the Space

The best patios start with a plain question: what will you do out there? A table for six needs more room than most people expect once chairs are pulled out, and a grill needs space to work safely. Tell us about your furniture, a fire pit, a grill, or a hot tub, and we will plan the size around it. We can also connect the patio to a walkway or the back door, add steps where the grade changes, and shape the edges to fit your yard. Extra slab space for a grill or planters is easier to plan now than to add later.

Drainage and Base Prep

Water is the reason many patios fail. If the slab slopes toward the house, or if the ground under it was never compacted, you end up with pooling, cracking, and settling. We set the grade so rainwater and snowmelt move away from the foundation, and we check how nearby downspouts and landscaping send water across the area. A patio poured on a properly prepared base stays flat and drains cleanly. If we notice a drainage problem on your site, we will point it out and talk through the fix before we pour.

Patio Replacement and Repair

An older patio does not always need to come out. Hairline cracks and light surface wear can often be repaired, and a worn but sound slab can sometimes be resurfaced. Replacement makes more sense when the patio has sunk, tilted toward the house, or cracked through with the pieces moving apart. Those problems usually start in the base, and covering them over brings them back. We will look at what is happening underneath and give you an honest opinion. When we do replace a patio, the old concrete is broken up and hauled away, and the new slab gets a corrected base.

What Affects Concrete Patio Cost

If you are searching for concrete patio cost, these are the factors that move the price. Size is the biggest, since you pay by the square foot. Finish comes next, because stamped and colored concrete take more material and labor than a plain broom finish. Removal of an old patio, grading and drainage work, and difficult access for equipment add cost as well. Thickness and reinforcement change with how the patio will be used. Because every yard is different, we measure on site and put the price in writing so you know what to expect.

Patio Care and Sealing

A concrete patio needs very little upkeep. Sweep it off, rinse it when it gets dirty, and clean up spills such as grease and oil quickly. Sealing the surface helps protect it from moisture and stains, and it brings out the color on stamped and colored work. Most patios benefit from resealing every few years. In winter, skip rock salt on a new patio during its first season and use sand for traction instead.

Request an Estimate for Your Patio

If you are planning a new patio or replacing a worn one, the next step is a visit. We will walk the space with you, talk through the layout and finish, and give you a written estimate before any work starts. Call us or fill out the form on this page to set up a time.