Who do I contact to put in a new concrete patio?

Question

My old patio is not doing it for me anymore. We are putting a door from the master bedroom to the patio and will need to have steps built so I figure this is the time. I now have an ugly painted concrete pation with a bad slope (towards the house) and would like a stamped concrete patio, but cannot figure out where I find someone to do this work.

Thank you for any help or further information. I am at a loss!

I live in Sonoma County, California. How much would I expect to pay for demolition and installation of a 500 square food stamped concrete patio?

Answer 1

Call a concrete contractor in your area. Most good ones will either do stamping themselves or can refer a good concrete finisher that can do the final work along with them. Expect to pay about $8-12/sq.ft. for stamped concrete not including any demolition work that would need to be done.

Some of the nicer patterns are the Ashler Slate patterns that look like fine Italian slate with about four different colors used to create a realistic look. Make sure you get some references and see some finished work of the person who will be doing the stamping. It's an easy concept but it takes years to master the technique. Getting the colors rights and making clean impressions will really make a difference in the outcome. You definitely don't want to spend all this money and come out with a job that really looks like fake stone! The idea is for people to hardly even notice it is stamped, not the other way around.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I am a state of Fla licensed General Contractor and I have been pouring concrete for more than 20 years. If you goto the yellow pages under "concrete contractors", you are going to spend the most money. For a smaller, more reasonable contractor like me, you want to go to the convenience store and buy one of those 75 cent papers like the "trading post" that has items for sale from local individuals. There will be a section for "services" and there should be several ads for concrete contractors. OR if you dont know what I am talking about with those small papers, then drive around a new housing developement early in the morning and stop and give your phone number to the crowd of labor you see out there pouring concrete. What state are you in???

Answer 3

I'd go with pavers .Costs a bit more, but will last as long as the house , & never crack like concrete . Looks a lot better , & will more than pay for itself if/ when you sell the house . If you feel up to it , to save money , you could have it excavated , & then install patio yourself . That part's easy , & relatively quick . My brother & I did his patio ( 13' x 13' , + 2' x 6') in 10 hrs* , counting 2 trips to get crushed stone , & 1 to rent the tamper .

* did the excavation previous week , & I did a few working for landscaping company , so kids , your results may vary. ;D

Answer 4

Check With a well known General contractor. They can direct you to the better companies. Also, any company that does room additions etc. Check the local yellow pages for concrete or patio work.

Answer 5

Look in the phone book under concrete contractors. Get at least three estimates and check references.
If you have a home improvement center like Home Depot or Lowes you can ask them for local contractors and ideas. They are usually very helpful if they see a sale coming there way.

Answer 6

first contact the building inspector and make sure the permit will be issued