Backyard Concrete Patios in Boston That Stay Level
Your backyard deserves a surface that works year-round. We excavate, compact the base, slope the slab away from the house, and finish it in stamped, exposed-aggregate or plain concrete. Narrow gates and tight access don't stop us, we pump over fences and wheelbarrow through side yards. Every patio begins with a free site visit and a written estimate.
A patio that lasts through Boston's freeze-thaw cycles starts below grade. We excavate to proper depth, lay a compacted granular base, and set forms with a two-percent slope away from the house so meltwater and rain shed instead of pooling or running toward the foundation.
The concrete mix is air-entrained to resist winter damage. Control joints are cut on a layout that suits the patio's shape, and on stamped work those joints disappear into the pattern. The result is a slab that moves predictably and stays visibly intact.
We walk the yard, mark the patio footprint with you, confirm drainage direction, and identify the best access route for concrete delivery, truck, pump, or wheelbarrow.
Excavate, base, and form
The area is dug to depth, a compacted granular base is installed, and wooden or metal forms are set to the finished height and slope.
Pour, screed, and finish
Concrete is placed, screeded level, and finished to your chosen style: stamped pattern, exposed aggregate, or plain broom finish.
Joint, cure, and handoff
Control joints are cut on layout, the slab cures per schedule, and we clean up and provide you with the date the patio is ready for furniture and use.
Design choices
Selecting a Patio Finish That Matches Your Yard
The finish you choose shapes both the look and the cost. A plain concrete patio offers the most budget-friendly option, a clean, broom-finished surface ready for tables, grills, and lounging.
Stamped concrete presses slate, flagstone or wood-plank patterns into the slab, while exposed-aggregate finishes wash back the surface to reveal the stone for natural texture and slip resistance. If an older patio is sound but tired, resurfacing refreshes it without demolition.
Pricing, access, finishes and timeline for Boston patios.
Concrete patios in Boston generally run $12 to $20 per square foot depending on the finish, the size and access to the yard. A plain patio sits at the low end; stamped work runs higher. Every quote is written and itemised after a site measure.
Yes. Most Boston backyards are reached with a concrete pump or wheelbarrow runs when a truck cannot back in. We check access on the free estimate and build the method into the quote, so a narrow gate is not a dealbreaker.
We build a deliberate slope away from the house into the base and forms, usually around two percent, so rain and meltwater run off instead of sitting on the slab or draining toward the foundation.
All concrete moves, so we control where. A compacted base, an air-entrained mix and control joints cut on layout keep shrinkage in the joint line. On a stamped patio those joints tuck into the pattern.
Most patios are placed in a day. You can walk on it within 24 to 48 hours and put furniture out after about a week. We give you the exact cure schedule when we hand it over.
Homeowner reviews
What Boston Homeowners Say About Their Concrete Patios
Stamped a slate pattern across the whole patio. The colour matched the sample and the joints disappear into the pattern, exactly like they said they would.
N. B.
Boston
★★★★★
Our yard has a narrow side gate so I assumed concrete was out. They pumped it over the fence and the patio drains away from the house perfectly.
S. W.
Brookline
★★★★★
Went with a plain broom finish to keep the budget down. It is flat, clean and the furniture sits level. No regrets going simple.
C. E.
Waltham
★★★★★
Resurfaced a tired old patio instead of tearing it out. Looks new, cost a fraction of a full replacement, and they were honest that the slab was still good.
K. L.
Cambridge
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Describe the size and shape you want, tell us which finish appeals to you, and we will schedule a free site visit with a written quote, an access plan and a realistic timeline.
