Stamped concrete services in Pelham AL - the look of brick, slate or stone
Tired of a plain gray patio or walk? We stamp and color new concrete so it reads like brick, slate or stone.
Pattern and color
We settle the design with you before anything is poured.
Patios, walks, pool decks
Stamped finishes for the outdoor slabs you use most.
Permit paperwork handled
When a job needs a permit, we take care of it.
Our crew, cleaned up
Our own crew does the work and cleans up after.
Is stamped concrete right for your patio or walk in Pelham?
Stamped concrete services in Pelham, AL give you a patio, walk or pool deck that's textured and colored to look like slate, brick or natural stone, so the slab looks like part of the yard instead of plain gray.
The price mostly comes down to how big the area is, how involved the pattern and border are, how many colors go into the surface and how much old concrete has to come out first. The schedule turns on settling the design, any permit the city wants and a pour date that fits the weather and your plans. Your written quote spells out what's included.
Concrete is hard to undo once it's stamped, so I'd rather sort out the design before the truck shows up. We settle the pattern and color with you ahead of time, looking at your house and the space together. The prep is the part you can't see once it's poured, and it's the last thing we'd trim to save money, because a nice surface won't make up for a poor base.
- A pattern and color you chose ahead
- A written quote that says what's included
- A plan you can follow start to finish
- Straight answers from the owner
When is stamped concrete worth a look?
Most people call us when a slab has to be replaced anyway, or when they're planning new outdoor space and want more than plain gray.
Patio past patching
If your old patio is cracked, sinking or chipping and has to come out anyway, that's a good time to think about a stamped surface.
Water pooling on the slab
Water that sits on the patio after a rain usually means the slab has settled, and replacing it opens the door to a new look.
Gray slab, brick house
Your house has brick or stone on it, and the flat gray slab out back doesn't match anything around it.
Planning a new patio
You're adding a place to sit outside and want it to look finished, not like a second driveway behind the house.
Pool deck or front walk
A new pool deck or new sidewalk can carry a pattern instead of a broom finish, the rough grip texture plain walks usually get.
Tying into stamped work
You already have stamped concrete and want a new section, step or walk that ties in with what's there.
Get your stamped concrete estimate
Send the rough size of the area and a photo. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
What I look at on a stamped concrete visit
Before I suggest a pattern or a price, I walk the area with you and look at what the new slab has to fit, drain toward and connect to.
The area and its shape
I measure the space and note curves, steps and corners, since size and shape usually move the price the most.
Where the water goes
I look at where rain runs now, because a new slab should carry water away from the house, not toward it.
What's there now
If an old patio or walk has to come out, I check how much, since removal adds work before any new concrete goes in.
The house around it
I look at the brick, siding and any existing slabs so the pattern and color we settle on fit what's already there.
How a stamped concrete job runs with us
We plan the job in the order it happens, so you know what's coming at each step, from the first call to the cleanup.
You get in touch
Call (205) 651-8545 or send the form with the rough size of the area, and we'll get back to you to set a visit.
I walk the job
I come out myself, look at the area with you and answer your questions about patterns, colors and what the space needs.
Your written quote
You get a written quote that says what's included, with the pattern and color we settled on together.
Pour date and permit
Once you say yes, we set the pour date, handle any permit the job needs and keep you posted as the day gets closer.
Finish and cleanup
Our own crew does the work and cleans up the site, and we walk the finished slab with you before we call it done.
Why Pelham homeowners call Pelham Concrete for stamped work
I care most about the job going the way we said it would, so you get a plan up front and answers whenever you ask, even the second time.
The owner writes your quote
I come out, walk the job with you and write the quote myself, so the person pricing it is the one answering for it.
Planning jobs since 2017
I scheduled crews, trucks and inspections for years before starting Pelham Concrete in 2017, so I plan around what has to happen first.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured, and I'm glad to answer questions about either before you sign anything.
Satisfaction guaranteed, every job
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job. When you're ready, call (205) 651-8545 or send us the form to set up a visit.
Stamped concrete in Pelham and nearby cities
In Pelham, the city's Building Department issues building permits, and contractors apply through the city's online portal. If your job needs one, we handle it, and if that isn't clear, we check with the department before we start. Its inspectors check residential work and call the number on file with any concerns, so we give them one that reaches someone who can answer.
We're based in Pelham and work in cities across the Birmingham area, from Helena and Alabaster to Hoover and Calera. Most stamped jobs we see around here are back patios, pool decks and front walks on family homes, where people want outdoor space that fits the house. If your city isn't listed, call and ask.
Thinking about a stamped patio or walk? Let's talk it through.
(205) 651-8545Stamped concrete questions we hear
How much does stamped concrete cost in Pelham, AL?
Installed stamped concrete in the Birmingham area usually costs about $12 to $25 per square foot. Where your job lands in that range depends on the size, the pattern, the number of colors and how much old concrete has to come out first. I'll give you your own figure in a written quote after I see the space.
What is the best way to compare stamped concrete quotes?
Ask each contractor how the color goes into the surface, and whether they use color hardener, a powdered mix of cement, pigment and fine aggregate that both colors and hardens the top you walk on. Price alone won't tell you that. Our quote names how the color goes in, so you can line it up fairly against other bids.
Is stamped concrete worth it over a plain concrete patio?
It is if the look matters to you, because the color and texture make the slab part of your yard's design instead of just a place to set chairs. It makes the most sense where people gather and guests see it, like a patio, pool deck or entry walk. Spaces that are all work, like a garage floor, usually stay plain.
When do you need a licensed home builder for concrete work in Alabama?
Alabama requires a builder licensed by the state's Home Builders Licensure Board when someone is paid to repair or improve a home another person lives in and the job costs more than $10,000. That total counts materials, labor, supervision, overhead and profit, so it isn't just the material bill. Licensed builders also have to use a written contract, so expect one.
Can I do my own stamped concrete in Alabama without a license?
Yes, Alabama's licensing law exempts homeowners who build or improve their own home for their own use. The trade-off is that claiming the owner exemption puts your right to file a consumer complaint and to collect from the Homeowners' Recovery Fund at risk. When you hire a licensed builder instead, you aren't claiming the exemption.
How do I hire a concrete crew if I'm acting as my own contractor in Alabama?
If you're claiming the owner exemption, any subcontractor you hire still needs a license when their part of the job costs more than $10,000. Paying someone to supervise the work changes things too, because then you're no longer acting as your own contractor. If that's where you're headed, it's usually simpler to have one licensed builder run the whole job.
Ask Pelham Concrete for your estimate
Call (205) 651-8545 or send the form with the rough size and a photo, so we can start talking patterns before I come out.