Concrete patio construction in Fayetteville AR - a slab that drains and grips when wet
Cracked, sunken patio or a backyard of mud? We dig, pack and pitch a new slab so rain runs off and feet stay planted.
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What goes into building a concrete patio, from the dirt work to the broom finish?
Concrete patio construction in Fayetteville means digging out and packing the ground, setting forms, pouring an outdoor slab, then finishing and curing it so it carries water away and isn't slick when it's wet. It often comes with a walk out to it or a decorative finish, and we build patios here and across Northwest Arkansas.
Most people who call about a patio have an old slab that's cracked and tipping toward the house, or a patch of yard that turns to mud every time it rains. The price comes down to the size, how much digging the ground needs, whether the slab gets steel in it and the finish you pick. The schedule mostly turns on the prep and the weather, because we don't book the concrete truck until the site is ready for it. I'll measure on site and put your numbers in a written estimate, so you're not guessing.
How do you know your old patio needs replacing?
Cracks going every direction
Random cracks across an old patio usually mean the joints were cut late or never cut, or the ground under it moved. Once water gets into those cracks the edges chip and the pieces drift apart, and patching rarely holds for long.
Water pooling by the door
If rain sits next to the house after a storm, the slab was poured flat or has settled toward the wall. That water ends up against your foundation, which is a bigger problem than a puddle.
One side sinking or tipped
A corner that's dropped usually means the dirt underneath was raked level instead of dug out and packed. It keeps going as the soil settles, and the lip it leaves is the kind people trip on.
Work that often goes with a patio
Stamped concrete services
If you want your patio to look like stone, brick or slate, stamping presses a pattern and color into the concrete while it's still workable.
Concrete sidewalk building
A patio you can only reach across wet grass won't get used much, so a walk from the driveway or back door usually makes sense.
How we build a concrete patio
The order matters here, so I'll walk you through it. Our crew digs out the soil and packs the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, so your patio doesn't settle along with loose dirt, then we set the forms and any mesh or rebar, the steel that keeps the slab tight together if it does crack. All of that is done before I book the truck, because a crew still fussing with forms while concrete sits in the drum costs you quality in the finished slab. We pitch the patio so rain runs off and away from the house, float it smooth, then drag a broom across it for a texture you can walk on wet. We cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a straight place to crack instead of a random one, and then curing starts, the wait that lets the concrete gain strength before you load it up. If the budget's tight, I'd rather spend it on the base than the surface, since you can dress up a sound slab later but you can't fix bad dirt without tearing the whole thing out.
Plenty of patios turn into bigger projects. If you'd like a stone or brick look, our stamped concrete services happen on the same pour, and if the only way to the patio is across the lawn, we can add concrete sidewalk building from the drive or back door while the crew is already here.
Broom-finished patio
This suits most backyards and most budgets, because it's plain concrete with a brushed texture that stays grippy when it's wet. You can pick a coarse or a fine broom, and either one is safe underfoot, so it really comes down to how it feels on bare feet.
Decorative finish
This suits a patio that's the main feature of the yard, with choices like a stamped pattern, color mixed in or dusted on, or exposed aggregate, where the top is washed back to show the stones. These take more hands and more planning on pour day, so we work them out with you well ahead.
Get a written estimate for your new patio
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set up a free on-site visit, with no obligation. Rather talk it through? Call (479) 598-4435.
Call (479) 598-4435Why Fayetteville homeowners call AJ Fayetteville Concrete Construction for patios
I measure every patio myself
I come out to look at the job, and I'm on site running it while our crew preps, forms, pours and finishes. The person who talked through your patio with you is the one watching the base get packed.
Public works training, since 2020
I learned concrete on a city public works crew pouring sidewalks and curbs, and started this business in 2020 to bring that care to homes. Flatwork, the flat pours like patios, walks and driveways, is most of what we do.
Licensed and insured for home jobs
Arkansas law counts anyone who bids on or manages improvements to an existing single-family home or its property as a home improvement contractor, and a new patio fits that. We're licensed and fully insured.
Built to Fayetteville's own standards
Fayetteville takes its building codes straight from the state's standards and adds to them when it reviews work. We plan your patio around the city's version, not just the state's.
On a patio, the ground underneath decides how it holds up, so that's where I spend most of the visit. Tell us about your patio and I'll come take a look.
What happens after you call about a patio
Reach out by phone or form
Call (479) 598-4435 or send the form with your patio's rough size and the finish you have in mind. We'll set a time for me to come out.
Walk the yard together
I measure, look at where water runs now and talk through finishes with you. Then I send a written estimate that spells out the size, the base work and the finish, so you can see what's driving the number and take your time with it.
Check, prep and pour
Once you say go, we check with the city, line up any inspections, then dig, pack and form the site before the truck is booked. Pour day is pouring and finishing, with nothing left to hold it up.
Walk the finished patio
When we're done, I walk it with you and go over the curing wait. I'll tell you when it's ready for foot traffic and when the furniture can go back on.
Common questions
How much does a concrete patio cost in Fayetteville, AR?
A concrete patio in Fayetteville usually costs about $6 to $11 per square foot, and that's the going rate around here, not a quote from us. Where yours lands depends on the size, digging, steel and finish mentioned above. I'll measure on site and send a written estimate with your actual number.
What is the best way to choose between a plain and a stamped concrete patio?
Go with a plain broom finish if you want a patio that does its job for less, and stamped if the look matters enough to pay more for it. Stamping, color and exposed aggregate take a lot more care and experience to get right, so ask any crew how often they've done the finish you want.
When can I seal a new concrete patio?
One trade group's guide says to wait 28 days after the pour before sealing, unless a sealer was mixed into the concrete. If you're not sure which you have, ask us when we walk the finished patio.
How do I take care of a new concrete patio in its first winter?
The same guide says to use sand instead of deicer on new concrete through its first winter. Sand still gives you grip, and if anything about the finished patio has you worried, call us. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
Who enforces building codes in Fayetteville, AR?
The city's Building Safety Division enforces Fayetteville's building codes, the construction rules meant to protect public health, safety and welfare. That's the office I check with before we set a date on your patio.
What is air-entrained concrete, and should I ask about it for a patio?
Air-entrained concrete has a network of tiny, evenly spread air bubbles that can relieve pressure inside the slab as it freezes. It's a fair question to ask any contractor before a pour, and I'm happy to tell you what's going into the mix for yours.
Get your new patio measured and priced
Have a rough size and the finish you're leaning toward in mind when you call (479) 598-4435, and the visit gets straight to the useful part.