Concrete patios built on ground that actually drains
A patio that holds water is worse than no patio. We set the grade first, then form, reinforce and pour, so the slab sheds water away from the house and stays firm underfoot.
Backyard patios and pads poured with the fall set correctly, so you get a firm dry surface instead of a puddle.
What we build
New backyard patios, from a small sitting slab to a full outdoor area.
Patio extensions onto an existing slab.
Grill pads, shed pads and equipment pads.
Replacement of old patios that have cracked or settled.
Why the grade comes first
We check where water runs today before a single form goes in.
The slab is set with a fall away from the foundation of the house.
The base is compacted so the patio does not settle into a low corner later.
A broom finish keeps it from turning slick when it rains.
Proof
What that looks like on site
Broom being drawn across wet concrete to create a non slip finish
Wire mesh and rebar grid tied over a gravel base before the pour
Concrete running down a mixer truck chute into the step forms
Gallery
Concrete Patios we have poured
Bare muddy backyard with old broken concrete before the patio buildBackyard graded and formed ready for a new concrete patioLarge rectangular patio forms set out across a back gardenConcrete walkway crossing a green backyard toward a patio areaFinished side yard concrete path running to a backyard shedFreshly poured backyard patio slab beside a white garden shed
A muddy backyard with broken old concrete turned into a usable patio with a walkway running out to the garden shed.
Patio + walkwayBroomGraded off the house
FAQ
Questions about patios
My patio holds water after every storm. Can that be fixed?
Usually yes. A patio holds water either because it was poured flat or because the ground under it settled. We have solved exactly this problem for customers by tearing out the flat section and re-pouring it with the correct fall and proper reinforcement.
Can you pour a patio next to my existing slab?
Yes. We tie the new pour into the existing slab with a clean joint so the two move independently without cracking each other.
Do you charge for estimates?
No. Estimates are free, every time, with no obligation. Call or text (469) 334-7552 and we will come out and price the job.
What does a concrete driveway cost in Memphis?
It depends on the square footage, the thickness, whether there is an old slab to tear out and haul away, how difficult the access is and which finish you choose. That is why we look at it in person rather than quoting a number over the phone. The estimate is free either way.
Do you reinforce your concrete?
Yes. Rebar and wire mesh go into our pours as standard, tied and chaired off the ground so the steel sits inside the slab where it does its job. Reinforcement is the difference between concrete that cracks and stays put and concrete that cracks and separates.
