Concrete Services
Concrete Patio Installation in Chester County, PA
A concrete patio gives you a solid, level outdoor room that is easy to keep clean. The best patios start with a clear plan for how you will use the space and where rain will go.
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- Chester County, PA
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Planning size and layout
Think about furniture first. A dining table with chairs needs room to pull chairs out; a grill needs clearance; a fire pit needs seating around it. Mark the outline with a hose or paint and live with it for a few days before committing.
Patios attached to the house should slope gently away from the foundation so water does not run toward the basement.
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Finish options
Plain broom-finished concrete is the most economical. Other popular options include:
- Stamped concrete that imitates stone, slate or brick
- Integral color or color hardener
- Exposed aggregate for a textured, natural look
- Decorative borders or saw-cut patterns
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How a patio is installed
The area is excavated, a compacted stone base is placed, and forms are set to the planned slope. Reinforcement is added, the concrete is placed and finished, and control joints are cut. Steps, seat walls or connections to an existing walkway are planned at the same time.
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Cost factors
Square footage, access to the backyard (a pump or wheelbarrows may be needed if a truck cannot reach), grading and drainage, removal of an old patio or deck footings, and decorative finishes have the biggest effect on price.
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Care and maintenance
Sweep and rinse regularly, clean up grease near grills promptly, and avoid rock salt. Decorative and stamped patios usually benefit from periodic resealing; ask your contractor what sealer they used and how often to reapply.
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