Patios
Poured concrete patios, built on a base we checked first
New patios, expanded patios and replacements for cracked surfaces, for residential and commercial properties across Tampa Bay.
Chapter 01
New, expanded and replacement patios
A patio job starts one of three ways: a brand new patio, an existing one that needs to grow, or a cracked surface that has to come out and be replaced. All three follow the same run of work: site evaluation, forming, pouring, finishing and sealing.
The site evaluation comes first because a patio is flatwork, and flatwork lives or dies on the ground under it. We look at the soil, the existing drainage and the grade before a single form goes in. Most concrete failures in Florida trace back to inadequate sub-base preparation, and a patio is no exception.
If you are replacing a cracked patio, we find out why it cracked before we pour the new one. A new surface over the same drainage problem just cracks again.
Ashlar-stamped concrete patio under a covered lanai column
Texture, color and pattern come second
Texture, color and pattern come after the structural decisions, not before them. Pick the finish you love, but the slab underneath has to be right first.
There is one hard rule on decorative work: stamping requires wet concrete. It can't be applied to an existing cured surface. If your patio is already poured and in good condition, color stains and coatings can still go on it, so you are not stuck with plain gray.
Tell us what you want the patio to look like on the site visit, and we will tell you which route is open: a stamped pour, or a stain or coating over what you have.
Chapter 03
Concrete or pavers, and how long it takes
Concrete is poured as a single surface and cures in place. It's typically lower in upfront cost and requires less ongoing maintenance. Pavers are individual units that can be replaced if one cracks or stains, and they offer more design flexibility.
Most residential patios take 2 to 4 days from site prep through pour. Stamped and colored finishes add sealing and curing time, and we give you the real schedule at the estimate.
Looking after it is simple. Sweep it, rinse it now and then, seal every 2 to 3 years, and address cracks early before they spread.
One Perkins customer since 2019 has had a huge back patio poured, plus a second patio connected to her mother's new driveway. Family-owned since 1989, License #CPC1457580.
After the pour
The care schedule, in three lines.
If you are weighing a different surface, see our paver services, or have a look at how the same crew handles pool decks. Ready to talk through yours? Send the job details.
- RoutineSweep it, and rinse it now and then
- SealingSeal every 2 to 3 years
- CracksAddress them early, before they spread
Straight answers