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Concrete Patio Installation in Houston
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We pour new concrete patios and extend existing ones across Houston and its suburbs. Most patio jobs take 2–4 working days from layout to finish, plus a week of light use while the slab cures. A standard reinforced patio runs $7–$12 per sq ft; stamped patios run $12–$18 per sq ft.
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New Patio Slab
A new slab replaces bare grass or a failing deck behind the house. A 12 × 16 ft slab fits a six-seat table and a grill. We set it 4 inches thick with steel on chairs.
Patio Extension
Many Houston builders leave a small 8 × 10 ft pad outside the back door. We add a section tied into that pad, so the old and new concrete act as one surface.
Pad for a Future Patio Cover or Pergola
Planning a cover within two years? We thicken the slab or pour footings at the post spots now, so nobody cuts out new concrete later.
Pool-Adjacent Patios
Patios that meet a pool need a textured surface and joints lined up with the coping. Broom-finish pool decks run $8–$13 per sq ft. For patterned decks, see our stamped concrete page.
Finish Options
- Broom finish: the base price, with grooves for grip in rain.
- Exposed aggregate: the top paste is washed off to show the stone; adds $2–$5 per sq ft.
- Integral color: pigment mixed through the whole slab; adds $2–$4 per sq ft.
- Stamped: a pressed pattern such as slate or wood plank, priced as stamped work.
Cost
How Much Does a Concrete Patio Cost in Houston?
A plain reinforced concrete patio in Houston typically costs $7–$12 per sq ft, so a 12 × 16 ft slab lands near $1,350–$2,300. Typical Houston ranges:
| Job | Per sq ft | Example | Example total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patio, broom finish | $7–$12 | 12 × 16 ft (192 sq ft) | $1,350–$2,300 |
| Patio extension, broom finish | $7–$12 | 10 × 12 ft (120 sq ft) | $850–$1,450 |
| New patio, stamped single color | $12–$18 | 12 × 16 ft (192 sq ft) | $2,300–$3,450 |
| Broom-finish pool deck | $8–$13 | 300 sq ft | $2,400–$3,900 |
Can You Extend an Existing Concrete Patio?
Yes. A sound patio can be extended in most Houston backyards, as long as the old slab is not sinking or broken through.
Built for Houston
Built for Houston: Drainage and Clay Under a Patio
A patio is the slab most likely to send water back at your house. It sits right against the foundation, and most Houston lots have almost no natural fall. We pitch every patio 1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot toward the yard. On a 12-ft-deep slab, that is up to 3 inches of drop.
Height matters as much as slope. The finished surface stays below the brick ledge and the weep holes in the wall, so rain cannot run into the wall cavity.
Downspouts that empty onto the patio area get piped under the slab to the yard or the street. Where a yard already holds water after a storm, we run a French drain along the low edge before the pour. Near bayous, a patio must not block the path water already takes across the yard.
Plain Concrete vs Pavers vs Stamped Concrete
| Factor | Broom-finish concrete | Pavers | Stamped concrete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston cost | $7–$12 / sq ft | Usually more than plain concrete | $12–$18 / sq ft |
| Look | Clean and plain | Individual units, many styles | Stone or wood pattern in one slab |
| Extending later | Easy with dowels | Easy if the style is still sold | Hard to match the color |
| Upkeep | Rinse; sealing optional | Joint sand and weeds | Reseal every 2–3 years |
| Cover posts | Thicken the slab at posts | Separate footings needed | Thicken the slab at posts |
Typical Houston project
Before & After: Typical Houston Project
Typical project, Briar Forest: an 8 × 10 ft builder pad extended by a 10 × 14 ft section, doweled into the old edge, with a downspout piped under the new slab. Three working days from layout to broom finish. Typical slab cost: $1,000–$1,700, with drain piping priced as its own line.
Our Patio Process
Site visit
we measure, check the old slab, mark post spots, and note whether a permit or HOA form applies.
Layout and grade
string lines, topsoil out, grade cut below the brick ledge, drains set.
Base and steel
select fill compacted, forms set, rebar on chairs, dowels epoxied into any old slab.
Inspection point
you can walk the forms, slope and steel the afternoon before the pour.
Pour
early-morning start in summer, then the finish you chose and tooled edges.
Joints and cure
control joints saw-cut within 24 hours; curing compound sprayed so the surface does not dry too fast in the heat.
Walkthrough
we walk the patio with you, hose-test the slope, and leave written cure and care instructions.
Why Houston Homeowners Choose Us for Patios
Concrete Patio Service Area
Other patio neighborhoods sit on our Houston service page.
How much is a concrete patio in Houston?
A concrete patio in Houston typically costs $7–$12 per sq ft with a broom finish, or about $1,350–$2,300 for a 12 × 16 ft slab. Stamped patios run $12–$18 per sq ft.
Can you extend an existing concrete patio?
Yes, if the old patio is level and not broken through. We epoxy steel dowels into its edge so the new section stays at the same height, and we keep the same slope away from the house.
Will new concrete match the old patio?
New concrete will not match an older patio's color at first. It reads lighter for a year or more; the texture can be matched, and a stamp, color or overlay across both sections gives one look.
Do I need a permit or HOA approval for a patio?
It depends on where you live, since the City of Houston and each suburb city run their own permit rules. Houston has no zoning, but deed restrictions and HOA review are common; we tell you in the estimate whether your project needs a permit.
How thick should a patio slab be?
A patio slab is typically 4 inches thick with #3 rebar on chairs. Spots that will carry cover posts, a hot tub or an outdoor kitchen get thickened; your engineer's plans govern when a project has them.
Can a patio slab hold a future patio cover?
A standard 4-inch slab is not built to carry cover posts on its own. We thicken the slab or pour footings at the post spots during the pour, sized to the cover plans when you have them.
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Run the calculator for a typical range, or send us your patio details with a photo taken from the back door. Patios are part of our residential concrete work. Adding a concrete driveway to the same visit saves a second truck charge.
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