Patios · Concrete Contractor Orem
Concrete Patio Contractor in Orem, UT
Backyard patios sized for how your family uses them and sloped to drain. Get a free estimate.
Orem, Provo, Lindon, Pleasant Grove, American Fork, Lehi and 30 more towns
Free Patio Estimate
Tell us what you want built, rough measurements and anything you know about HOA rules or timing. A call back follows to go over the details and find a day to see the site.
- Free estimates
- Driveways to sport courts
- Planned step by step
- Homes and businesses
Rough sizes are fine. The estimate is free.
Concrete Patios
Concrete Patio Contractor in Orem, UT
Most patio regrets come down to size. A slab that looked generous on paper turns cramped once a table, six chairs and a grill are on it and someone needs to squeeze past to the lawn. So the first step on any patio we plan is furniture math: a round table for six wants roughly a 12-foot square of clear space, a lounge area wants its own zone, and walkways need about 3 feet. Mark the outline with a garden hose or string, set real chairs inside it, and adjust before the estimate visit.
The second step is water. A patio should fall away from the house at roughly 1 to 2 percent, and the sliding door threshold sets how high the finished surface can sit, so it gets measured early. If a downspout empties where the patio is going, it needs a new route or a pipe past the edge. Then compare finishes side by side: a broom finish is grippy and simple, stamped concrete adds pattern and color, and exposed aggregate shows off the stone in the mix while giving natural traction underfoot.
What's included
What goes into concrete patios
- 01
Layout around furniture
Patio size and shape planned from the table, grill and seating you actually own, with clear paths around them.
- 02
Grade and drainage plan
A gentle fall away from the house, with downspouts and low spots dealt with before forming.
- 03
Compacted base
A gravel base placed and compacted so the slab has even support from edge to edge.
- 04
Reinforced slab
Typically 4 inches with steel on chairs, and thicker under a hot tub.
- 05
Your choice of finish
Broom, stamped, colored or exposed aggregate, compared side by side before you decide.
- 06
Curing and sealing plan
Curing starts on pour day, with clear timing for sealing and for moving the furniture back.
Examples
Concrete Patios: examples of the work
Stock photos: examples of the work type.
How it works
Concrete Patios, step by step
- 1
Test the size with chairs
Lay out the patio with string or a hose and set real furniture inside it to see how it feels.
- 2
Check the door and the drains
Measure the threshold height, plan the slope and decide where downspout water will go.
- 3
Base, forms and steel
Dig out, compact the gravel, set forms to the planned fall and place reinforcement.
- 4
Pour and finish
Place the concrete, apply the finish you picked, cut joints and start the cure; patio furniture usually returns after a few days.
Questions
Concrete Patios questions
Will a patio crack from Utah freeze-thaw cycles?
Some hairline shrinkage cracking is normal in any slab, which is why control joints give it a straight, tidy place to happen. Freeze-thaw damage is a different problem, and it comes from water sitting on or under the patio. Air-entrained concrete, a drained gravel base and a steady fall away from the house are the defenses.
What drives the price of a concrete patio?
Square footage and finish are the two big ones; a stamped, colored patio takes far more labor than a broom-finished slab of the same size. Backyard access comes next, since a pump or concrete buggies add time when the truck cannot pull close. Removing an old slab and extra base work round out the list.
Does a backyard patio need a city permit?
A ground-level patio on your own lot often does not need one, but rules vary by city, and adding an attached cover or roof can change the answer. HOAs may want to see the size and finish first. Either way, 811 flags the buried lines before any digging.
How big should our patio be?
Start from use: about 12 by 12 feet for a table for six, roughly 10 by 12 more for a lounge area, and 3 feet of walkway around both. A grill wants a few feet of clearance from the house and the table. Plenty of families wish they had gone a little bigger, so test the size with real chairs before deciding.
Broom, stamped or exposed aggregate: which suits kids best?
Broom finish is the most forgiving: grippy when wet, easy to sweep and simple to extend later. Exposed aggregate is slip-resistant too but rougher on bare knees. Stamped concrete looks great but gets slick when wet unless the sealer includes an anti-slip additive, so it suits a dining area more than a splash zone.
Pick your project
More from Concrete Contractor Orem
Stamped Concrete
Stone, slate and wood-plank patterns in colored concrete for patios, walks, porches and driveway borders.
More on stamped concrete
Steps & Porches
Front steps, garage and back-door stoops and porch slabs with even heights, roomy landings and slip-resistant finishes.
More on steps & porches
Sport Courts
Backyard pickleball and basketball court slabs sized, oriented and sloped so the whole family can play.
More on sport courts
Service area
Concrete Patios in these towns
We plan concrete patios in Orem and every town listed here:
Utah County
Salt Lake County
Tooele County
Free estimates on concrete patios
Share what you have in mind and a few rough measurements; a call back follows to plan the free estimate visit.