Concrete Patio Contractor in Grand Rapids

What this service covers.

New concrete patio installation, replacement of failing patios, and patio extensions tied into existing slabs. Standard broom finish, stamped concrete with stone, brick, slate, or wood-plank patterns, stained or integrally colored finishes, and exposed aggregate. Patios coordinated with adjacent masonry work including stone retaining walls, brick fireplace bases, outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and stone veneer foundations.

Every patio project starts with an on-site assessment from a senior consultant. The consultant takes measurements, identifies grading and drainage requirements, evaluates the transition to the house and surrounding masonry features, and writes a scope that becomes the basis for the written estimate. Patios that drain toward the house are a problem we catch before the pour, not after.

What your patio can look like.

• Standard broom finish. The most common patio finish. Light texture for slip resistance, gray or integrally colored. The workhorse choice when budget matters and design is secondary.
• Stamped concrete. Texture mats pressed into the slab while the concrete is plastic, creating the look of stone, brick, slate, or wood plank. Color hardener and antiquing release for depth. Pattern locks in for the life of the slab.
• Stained concrete. Acid stain or water-based stain applied after pour to create variegated color. Ideal for patios that meet existing brick or stone where you want the patio to read as a complement, not a contrast.
• Integrally colored. Pigment mixed into the concrete before placement. Color goes all the way through the slab so chips and wear do not show contrasting gray underneath.
• Exposed aggregate. Surface paste washed off after partial cure to reveal the stone aggregate. Natural stone look with concrete durability. Excellent slip resistance for pool decks.

What every patio project includes.

• Subgrade preparation. Excavate to depth, install 4 inches of compacted aggregate base. Patios on poor soil get base correction before forms go in.
• 4-inch slab thickness standard. Patios that meet outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, or hot tubs get thickness upgrades where the load demands it.
• 4,000 PSI air-entrained mix standard. Critical for Michigan freeze-thaw resistance.
• Proper grading away from the house. Minimum 1/8 inch per foot fall for sheet drainage, more where landscape allows.
• Reinforcement to spec with rebar or fiber depending on slab dimensions and use.
• Control joints cut at proper spacing within the 24-hour window.
• Curing protection with curing compound or wet cure based on weather.
• Sealer applied on stamped, stained, and decorative finishes 28 days after pour. Standard finishes can be sealed by the homeowner or as a follow-up service.
• 5-year workmanship warranty standard.

What concrete patios cost in Grand Rapids.

Standard 4-inch broom-finish patio runs $8 to $12 per square foot installed. A typical 300-square-foot backyard patio runs $2,400 to $3,600. Pricing varies based on access, demolition, base correction, and finish choice.

• Stamped concrete: $12 to $20 per square foot.
• Stained concrete: add $3 to $7 per square foot over standard.
• Integrally colored: add $2 to $4 per square foot.
• Exposed aggregate: add $1 to $3 per square foot.
• Demolition of existing patio: add $2 to $4 per square foot.
• Base correction on poor soil: quoted per project.
• Sealing at 28 days: $0.50 to $1.50 per square foot for decorative finishes.

Where we cover.

Grand Rapids and the surrounding metro (Wyoming, Kentwood, East Grand Rapids, Walker, Forest Hills, Grandville, Hudsonville, Rockford, Cascade, Ada, Caledonia, Allendale), the lakeshore (Holland, Zeeland, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Norton Shores), and farther out to Kalamazoo and Lansing.

Patio questions, answered.

How much does a concrete patio cost in Grand Rapids? Standard runs $8 to $12 per square foot. A typical 300-square-foot patio runs $2,400 to $3,600. Stamped runs $12 to $20 per square foot.

Stamped concrete vs pavers? Stamped pours as one slab so installation is faster, but a crack runs through the pattern. Pavers can be lifted and reset if one settles. Stamped locks in the pattern; pavers can be relaid later.

Will a concrete patio crack? Properly installed patios with control joints cut on schedule only crack at the joints, which is the design intent. Random cracking happens when joints were skipped or cut too late.

Do concrete patios need sealing? Yes, every 3 to 5 years in West Michigan. Stamped and decorative finishes need it more often.

Can you tie a patio into existing masonry? Yes. We handle both trades on the same project so transitions get planned together rather than left for the next contractor.

Free written estimate for your patio.

The fastest way to know what your project will cost is the free on-site assessment. Request your free estimate or call (616) 345-5247.