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Concrete Patio Installation in Columbus, OH
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New Concrete Patios
Concrete Patio Installation for Columbus, OH
A new patio nearly always begins at the back door. The threshold sets the slab's height: the finished concrete should sit a little below it so rain and snowmelt stay outside, and if the door is well above the yard, a landing and a step or two make up the difference. From there the shape follows the yard. Rectangles are the easiest to form and joint, but an L that wraps a corner of the house, a rounded edge toward the lawn or a small bump-out for the grill are all common choices worth sketching out.
Under the surface, a new patio comes down to a short list of things done right. Topsoil comes out, a layer of crushed gravel goes down and is compacted, and forms are set so the slab pitches away from the house. Patios are typically 4 inches thick, with welded wire mesh or rebar set on chairs so the steel sits in the middle of the slab instead of lying useless at the bottom. Fiber can go into the mix as well. Then it is poured, finished, jointed and left alone to cure.
What's included
What goes into new concrete patios
- 01
Layout on site
The shape is marked with paint or stakes so you can stand on it and adjust it before anything is dug.
- 02
Dig-out
Sod and topsoil are removed to make room for the base, and the soil is hauled off or spread where you want it.
- 03
Compacted gravel base
Crushed stone compacted in layers gives the clay underneath an even bed that lets water move.
- 04
Reinforcement
Welded wire mesh or rebar propped on small chairs mid-slab, with fiber added to the mix when it helps.
- 05
Pitch and isolation joint
A gentle fall away from the house, plus a separation strip wherever the slab touches the foundation.
- 06
Your choice of finish
Broom finish, a stamped pattern, integral color, exposed aggregate or a decorative border.
Examples
New Concrete Patios: examples
Example photos of the type of work.
How it works
New Concrete Patios, step by step
- 1
Measure and mark
Size, height at the door and the direction water should run are confirmed on site.
- 2
Prepare the ground
The area is dug, the base is spread and compacted, and forms go up along string lines set to the slope.
- 3
Pour and finish
Concrete is placed, struck off and floated, the surface gets its finish, and control joints are tooled or saw-cut.
- 4
Cure and hand back
The slab stays clear for a few days, and furniture can go on after about a week.
Questions
New Concrete Patios questions
Does the clay in the backyard matter for a new patio?
Yes. Central Ohio clay swells when it soaks up water and shrinks as it dries, which is why the slab goes on compacted gravel instead of straight onto dirt. Extending downspouts so they empty past the patio keeps that clay from getting soaked right at the edge.
What sets the cost of a new patio?
Size and finish do most of the work. After that come site details: how far the concrete has to travel from the truck, whether an old slab has to come out first, how much the ground has to be built up, and whether steps are needed at the door.
What should we do before the work starts?
Clear furniture and anything stored along the house, and flag sprinkler heads, invisible dog fence wire and other private lines, because the 811 locate only marks public utilities. If you have an HOA, get its sign-off on size and finish before the date is set.
How thick should a patio be?
Typically 4 inches for a patio that only carries people and furniture, often with a thickened edge along open sides. If a hot tub will sit on part of it, that section is built thicker with more steel.
Can the patio connect to a walkway?
Yes. A walk from the driveway or side gate can be poured on the same day, with a joint where it meets the patio, so the two match in color and finish.
Patio projects
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Stamped & Colored Patios
Patterned, colored concrete with the look of stone or brick, finished with borders and a sealed surface.
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Patio Steps
Poured steps and landings from a back door or slider down to the patio, every riser the same height.
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Hot Tub & Shed Pads
Level, reinforced slabs for hot tubs, sheds and storage buildings, thicker where the weight sits.
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Service area
New Concrete Patios around Columbus
We quote new concrete patios in Columbus and in each of these towns.
Franklin County
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