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Building a backyard stamped patio space you will enjoy for years to come

A large freshly finished tan stamped-concrete patio with wood forms still in place behind a brick ranch houseConcrete
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There is something special about having a beautiful outdoor space where you can unwind at the end of the day. Stamped concrete blends durability, design and affordability to get you there.

It can be finished to mimic flagstone, slate, brick or wood grain, giving the look of natural stone or pavers with lower maintenance and lower cost.

Step one: a solid foundation

We excavate to allow for a six-inch compacted gravel base. That base is what provides drainage, prevents settling and carries heavy loads. Almost every cracked, uneven or badly draining patio traces back to base preparation that was skipped or rushed.

Step two: pouring the concrete

We pour four inches of 4000 PSI fibre-reinforced concrete. The fibre reinforcement adds strength and crack resistance through the slab, and control joints are cut to manage the natural expansion and contraction of concrete rather than letting it find its own path.

Step three: the art of stamping

Stamping is the part with no second chances. High-quality stamp molds create realistic texture, but the concrete has to be stamped at exactly the right point while it is setting.

Professional-grade release agents and tools are what produce crisp, consistent impressions across the whole slab instead of a pattern that fades out halfway.

Step four: colour, seal and protect

Integral colour mixes and surface stains let us tune the finish to the house. A high-quality sealer then protects the surface against water, UV and staining, deepens the colour and adds a soft sheen.

Why choose stamped concrete over pavers or stone

Stamped concrete is more affordable to install than pavers or natural stone and easier to maintain. There are no joints for weeds or moss to grow through, and a properly built slab stays stable and lasts for decades with minimal upkeep.

Your outdoor living space, reimagined

Stamped patios take fire pits, outdoor dining areas and entertaining space comfortably, and they tie into the rest of the landscape without competing with it.

A freshly poured grey concrete patio and raised walkway wrapping the back of a brick ranch house
A freshly poured grey concrete patio and raised walkway wrapping the back of a brick ranch house
A completed charcoal block retaining wall stepping along a slope below a board fence, with corrugated drain pipe laid on the bank above the gravel base
Drainage laid in behind the wall before backfill
A long charcoal block retaining wall with a lower seat-height wall and steps creating a level terrace and lawn between two homes
Two Conley Lawn and Landscape crew members in front of a company pickup holding a project yard sign
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