Concrete patio construction in Springdale AR - a level slab that drains away
Old patio cracked, sinking or holding water by the back door? We build a new concrete patio that sits level, drains away and wears well.
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How can you tell it's time for a new patio?
Water pooling by the house
If rain sits on the patio or runs back toward your walls, the slab was probably poured too flat or has settled toward the house. Every storm then soaks the ground right beside your foundation, and the low spot tends to get deeper as the dirt underneath washes away.
Sections sinking or tilting
A corner that's dropped, or a lip you catch your toe on, usually means the ground under it was never dug out and packed, so it settled over time. Once one piece moves, water gets under the edge and the pieces around it tend to follow.
A dusty, flaking top
When the surface turns powdery or chips off in thin layers, it usually dried out too fast or was poured in the afternoon heat. That weak top keeps wearing every season, and short of a new pour there isn't much that brings it back.
What does it take to build a concrete patio in Springdale?
Concrete patio construction in Springdale, AR, means building a new slab out back from the ground up. We dig out and pack the base, pour the concrete with or without steel in it, then finish it, cut the joints and keep it damp for the first few days so it hardens into a surface that stands up to wear.
Most folks who call us have an old patio that's cracked, sunk or tilted toward the house, or a bare patch of yard where they've been meaning to put one for years. The price mostly comes down to the size, whether it's plain or stamped, whether we put steel in it and whether there's an old slab to tear out first, and the schedule turns on the weather, how much digging your yard needs and whether the city wants a permit for your lot. When a job needs a permit or a city inspection, we find out what the city office wants, take care of the paperwork and book the inspections, so you're not chasing any of that, and the estimate I write after seeing your yard gives you the number for your patio.
Details to note before an estimate
- Rough patio size in square feet
- Plain or stamped finish
- Old patio or slab to remove
- Trees or roots to clear
How we handle concrete patio construction, start to finish
First I look at where the water runs when it rains, because a patio that slopes back toward the house sends every storm against your foundation, and Springdale requires drainage and erosion control on construction work that protects your neighbors' yards too. Then we dig out and pack the subgrade, the dirt and gravel the slab sits on, instead of just raking it level, since loose ground settles and takes the concrete down with it. We set the forms, lay rebar where the job calls for it, steel bars that help hold the slab together, and pour early in the day so the midday heat doesn't leave you with a weak, dusty top. Finishing, cutting the control joints, the shallow grooves that give the slab a straight place to crack, and curing all have to happen at the right moment, because getting that timing wrong is how you end up with cracks, high and low spots and puddles. So we stay with the fresh slab, give it a broom finish, a light texture that keeps it from getting slick when wet, and keep it covered and damp for the first few days, since concrete only gains strength while there's still water in the mix. The city also wants the leftover concrete and the rinse water from trucks and tools kept on site in leak-proof containers, so we bring those, and none of it ends up in your grass.
A patio often comes with a wish list. If you'd like the look of stone or brick, stamped concrete presses a pattern into the surface while it's still soft, and if you want a dry way to get there from the driveway or gate, a concrete sidewalk usually goes in alongside it. Stamping does cost more than plain, though, and if the budget gets tight I'll tell you to keep the money in the base and go plainer on top, because nobody can fix a bad base later without tearing the whole thing out.
Other work that often goes with a patio
Stamped concrete services
If a plain gray slab feels too bare, stamping adds a stone, brick or tile pattern that makes the patio feel like part of the house.
Concrete sidewalk building
When guests have to cross wet grass to reach the patio, a walk from the driveway or gate gives them a dry, steady path.
What happens after you call about a patio?
Call or send the form
You call (479) 231-3503 or send the form with a few details about the space. We get back to you and set up a time for me to come out.
I come out and measure
I come out myself, anywhere in Springdale or the cities around it, walk the yard, check where the water goes and ask plenty of questions. You get a written estimate that spells out the size, the finish, any tear-out and what's included, so nothing about the price catches you off guard later.
Our crew preps and pours
Our crew does the digging, base, forms and pour with me on site. On pour day we start early and stay with the slab through finishing and the first stretch of curing.
We walk the finished patio
Before we pack up, we walk the finished patio with you and go over how to look after it while it cures. Our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Questions before you book a concrete patio
How much does a concrete patio cost in Springdale, AR?
Going by figures for nearby Fayetteville, a poured concrete patio, with or without steel reinforcement, usually runs about $6 to $11 per square foot. Steel in the slab, a stamped finish and tearing out an old patio all add to that. That's the going rate for the area rather than our quote, and your own number comes from the estimate.
What causes cracks in a new concrete patio, and will mine crack?
Some cracking is normal on every concrete job, even with good design and careful work, because today's methods only cut cracking down rather than stop it. What we can control is how much and where, which is why the base, the joints and the curing get so much of our attention. I'd rather tell you that now than have anyone promise you a slab that never cracks.
When does Springdale require a grading permit for a patio?
Springdale requires a grading permit for construction on disturbed land of an acre or more and for any land alteration in the designated floodplain. You also need one before removing more than seven trees, root ball included, within any 12 months. I check your lot against those rules before we dig, and if a permit comes into it, we take care of it.
How do I take care of a new concrete patio its first winter?
Keep deicers off it as much as you can for the first year and use sand for grip on snow and ice, which is what a Michigan concrete group advises for new concrete. The same group notes that concrete poured in October or November may not get enough drying time before deicers go down, so a late-fall patio needs that care the most.
What license should a concrete contractor have in Arkansas?
Arkansas issues limited and unlimited licenses, and a limited license only covers residential home improvement jobs under $50,000, labor and materials counted together. That makes it worth asking any contractor which one they hold and whether it fits the size of your job. We're licensed and fully insured, and I'm glad to go over it when I come out.
What is the best way to make sure a patio holds up to freezing weather?
Ask whether the mix includes entrained air, a network of tiny, evenly spread air bubbles that federal pavement guidance says leaves empty space to relieve pressure as the concrete freezes. It's also fair to ask how the crew will finish the top, because one supplier's guide says steel trowels may damage that air bubble system and can lead to the surface peeling away. I'm happy to walk you through the mix and the finish for your patio.
Get a patio price that fits your yard
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set up a time. I'll come out, look the space over and leave you a free estimate on site, with no obligation to go ahead.
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Plan your new Springdale patio with us
Reaching out before you pick furniture or a grill lets us size and slope the patio around how you'll actually use it.