Concrete Patios
Transform your backyard into an outdoor living space where you'll actually want to spend time.
Why a Concrete Patio Makes Sense
Your backyard should be more than just grass and a few chairs. A well-designed patio gives you a dedicated space for grilling, entertaining, or just relaxing after work. And when it comes to patio materials, concrete offers the best combination of durability, affordability, and design options.
Wood decks rot in Florida's humidity. Pavers shift and grow weeds. Concrete stays solid, level, and low-maintenance year after year. You won't spend weekends pulling weeds from cracks or replacing warped boards. Just an occasional wash and reseal keeps your patio looking great.
Concrete also gives you more design flexibility than you might think. Want the look of natural stone or brick? We can stamp and color your concrete to mimic expensive materials at a fraction of the cost. Prefer a clean modern look? A smooth trowel finish or exposed aggregate creates a sleek, contemporary feel.
What Makes Concrete Patios So Popular
- •Cost effective: Concrete costs less per square foot than pavers, natural stone, or composite decking.
- •Quick installation: Most patios are completed in 2 to 4 days, not weeks like brick or stone projects.
- •Easy maintenance: No weeding between pavers, no staining or sealing wood every year.
- •Customizable design: Choose from dozens of colors, patterns, and textures to match your home.
- •Increases home value: An attractive outdoor living space makes your home more appealing to buyers.
Design Options for Your Patio
One of the best things about concrete patios is how many ways you can customize them. We'll work with you to design something that fits your style, budget, and how you plan to use the space.
Standard Finishes
A broom finish is the most common and affordable option. We drag a broom across the wet concrete to create a slightly textured surface that prevents slipping when wet. It's simple, functional, and works with any home style.
A smooth trowel finish creates a clean, modern look. The surface is flat and sleek, perfect for contemporary homes. It does get more slippery when wet, so this works best for covered patios or areas that don't get much rain exposure.
Exposed aggregate reveals the small stones in the concrete mix, creating a natural, textured appearance. It's slip-resistant, hides dirt well, and adds visual interest without the cost of decorative stamping.
Decorative Options
Stamped concrete lets you mimic the look of more expensive materials. We press patterns into the wet concrete to create the appearance of slate, flagstone, brick, or wood planks. Combined with colored concrete, the results can be stunning. Many people can't tell it's concrete until they look closely.
Colored concrete adds another dimension to your design. We can integrate color throughout the concrete or apply it to the surface. Popular colors include earth tones like tan, brown, and terracotta, but we can match almost any shade you want.
Borders and inlays let you combine different finishes or colors. A stamped border around a smooth center creates visual interest. Or we can create bands of different colors that tie into your home's exterior palette.
Size and Shape Considerations
Think about how you'll use your patio. For dining and entertaining, plan for at least 100 to 150 square feet per seating area. If you want room for a grill, furniture, and walking space, 300 to 500 square feet works well for most families.
Shape matters too. Rectangular patios fit well along the back of most homes and make furniture placement easy. Curved or irregular shapes create a more natural, landscaped feel but cost slightly more due to extra forming work. We can help you design a layout that maximizes your space and fits your yard's natural flow.
Built for Florida Living
Building patios in Riviera Beach means dealing with unique challenges. The combination of heat, humidity, and afternoon thunderstorms requires specific techniques that contractors from other regions might not know.
We adjust our concrete mix for Florida's climate. The right balance of water, cement, and additives ensures proper curing even in high heat. We also time our pours carefully. Morning pours work best during summer to avoid the hottest part of the day, which can cause concrete to cure too quickly and crack.
Drainage is critical here. Florida's intense rainstorms can dump inches of water in an hour. We grade your patio to slope away from your home, typically 1/4 inch per foot. This keeps water flowing off the patio instead of pooling or running toward your foundation. If your yard has drainage issues, we can incorporate solutions like French drains or channel drains into the design.
We also understand the permitting process in Riviera Beach. Depending on your patio's size and location, you may need permits. We handle all the paperwork and inspections so you don't have to worry about compliance issues. And if you're planning other outdoor projects like replacing your driveway or adding walkways, we can coordinate everything to save you time and money.