Concrete patio construction in Pelham AL - cracks kept to neat, planned lines
Cracked, sinking or uneven patio out back? We pour a new slab with joints planned so it cracks in neat lines you expect.
Joint layout planned
We map where the joints go before pour day.
Old patio removed
We break out and haul away the old slab first.
Plain or stamped
A broom finish for grip, or a stamped pattern.
Site cleaned up
We clean up the yard before we call it done.
What goes into a new concrete patio in Pelham?
Concrete patio construction in Pelham means forming and pouring a new slab for your backyard, with joints placed on purpose so the cracks every slab gets land in neat lines instead of wandering across it.
Concrete cracks, and no crew can stop that entirely, so I plan where it happens. Control joints are grooves that give the slab a set line to crack along, and we walk you through the layout before pour day so nothing surprises you. Concrete is hard to undo, so we take the time to get the prep right before the truck shows up.
The price turns on the patio's size, whether we add steel reinforcement, whether an old patio has to come out first, and the finish, either a broom finish, a light swept texture that gives your feet some grip, or a stamped pattern. The schedule mostly turns on the weather and any permit the city requires, which we handle. I'll put your own numbers in the written quote after I see the yard.
- Joint layout shown to you first
- Cracks kept to planned lines
- A written quote that lists what's included
- A clean yard when we leave
How do you know it's time for a new patio?
Most people call us when the old patio starts looking rough, gets hard to walk on or just doesn't fit the way they use the backyard anymore.
Cracks running every which way
Random cracks that wander across the slab collect dirt and weeds, and they're hard to keep looking clean.
Sections sinking or tipping
When pieces of the patio drop or tilt, you get trip edges and a surface that no longer sits flat.
Chipping and a dusty top
A surface that flakes, chips or leaves grit on your shoes is wearing away, and sweeping won't fix it.
Pulling away from steps
Gaps or broken edges where the patio meets steps, a sidewalk or the garage slab mean those pieces are pushing on each other.
Too small for how you live
If the grill, table and chairs don't all fit, a bigger slab gives you room instead of patching around the old one.
Bare dirt or loose pavers
A muddy spot by the back door or pavers that shift underfoot is a good place to start fresh with concrete.
Get a free patio estimate
Send your rough size, any old patio to tear out and plain or stamped. We reply within one business day to set up your free on-site estimate, no obligation.
What I check for a concrete patio
Before I recommend a size, a finish or a joint layout, I walk the yard with you and look at where the patio will sit and what's around it.
Where it meets other concrete
Where the patio touches steps, a sidewalk or a garage slab, we set an isolation joint, a gap that lets each piece move on its own and helps keep cracking down.
Size, shape and joint lines
I measure the space and sketch the joint layout on it, so the lines follow the patio's shape instead of cutting odd angles across it.
What's there now
If an old patio or pavers sit there, we plan the tear-out and haul-off as part of the job so the new slab starts clean.
Getting the truck in
We look at how the concrete truck or pump reaches your backyard, past fences, gates and plantings you want left alone.
How a concrete patio job runs
We plan a patio job in the order it happens, and I tell you what comes next at each step so you're never guessing about pour day.
Call or message
Call or send the form, and we get back to you to set a time for me to come out.
I walk the yard
I come out myself, look at the spot with you, answer your questions and show you where the joints would go.
Your written quote
You get a written quote that says what's included, from any tear-out to the finish, so there's nothing to guess about later.
Pour day
Once you say yes, we set the pour date, take care of any permit and keep you posted, moving the date if the weather turns.
Curing and cleanup
We cut the joints, protect the slab while it cures, which is the slow hardening that sets its strength, then clean up and walk it with you.
Why Pelham homeowners call Pelham Concrete for patios
You can count on the job going the way we said it would, because I'd rather explain something twice than leave you guessing about what comes next.
The owner writes your quote
I come out and write the estimate myself, and our own crew does the work, so what we talked about is what gets built.
In business since 2017
I started this business in 2017 after years of lining up crews, trucks and inspections for a busy concrete company.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured, and you're welcome to ask us for proof before you sign anything.
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job
We walk the finished patio with you before we call it done. Call (205) 651-8545 when you're ready to start yours.
Concrete patio construction in Pelham and nearby cities
In Pelham, the city's Building Department issues building permits and inspects residential construction inside the city limits, so that's who decides whether your patio needs one. If it isn't clear, we check with that office before we start and handle the paperwork when one's required. You can reach the department yourself at 205.620.6495, Monday to Friday.
We're based in Pelham and pour patios in cities across the Birmingham area, including Helena and Alabaster. A lot of the homes we see have a small slab by the back door that the family has outgrown, and many also want a path to the driveway, so we build concrete sidewalks too. If your city isn't listed, call and ask.
Planning a new patio out back? Give us a call.
(205) 651-8545Concrete patio questions we hear
Will my new concrete patio crack?
Yes, almost every concrete slab cracks somewhere, which is why we plan the joints so the cracks follow neat lines instead of wandering. Those cracks usually don't affect the concrete's strength. Wire mesh in the slab won't stop cracking either, but it tends to keep cracks and joints from opening up.
How much does a concrete patio cost in Pelham AL?
A poured concrete patio in the Birmingham area usually costs about $6 to $11 per square foot. That's the going market range, not our price, and the size, reinforcement, finish and any tear-out covered above decide where your job lands. I'll give you your own figure in a written quote after I see the yard.
What time of day is best to pour a concrete patio?
The best time is outside the hottest part of the day, and we place and finish concrete away from that peak when we can, since hot-weather trouble mostly shows up in summer. Wind and sun matter as much as the temperature, so a breezy, sunny day can mean extra precautions or a new date. Hot-weather guidance also says not to sprinkle water on the surface while finishing, and you can ask any crew how they handle that.
How long does a new concrete patio need to cure?
In hot weather, curing should start as soon as finishing ends and keep going for at least 3 days, according to hot-weather concrete guidance. That usually means covering the slab with wet burlap and plastic, spraying on a curing compound or keeping it wet with water. I'll tell you when it's ready for furniture.
Does a concrete patio contractor need a license in Alabama?
Alabama's Home Builders Licensure Board covers anyone who builds, remodels, repairs or improves a home when labor and materials together come to more than $10,000 and the work falls under the board. State law also requires its licensees to use a written contract, so on a larger patio, ask to see both.
How do I get my yard ready for a concrete patio?
Clear the area of furniture, planters and anything you want to keep, and tell us about sprinkler lines, pets and any gate the truck has to pass. We handle the forming, the pour and the cleanup, and I'll go over anything else when I walk the job.
Ask Pelham Concrete for a patio estimate
Every backyard is shaped differently, so call (205) 651-8545, send the form or email office@pelhamconcrete.com and I'll come look at yours.