A concrete patio turns a backyard into a room you actually use. We pour it flat, slope it so water runs away from the house, and finish it stamped, exposed-aggregate or plain to suit the space and the budget. Tight access is no problem, most Boston yards are reached with a pump or wheelbarrow runs, and every patio starts with a free written estimate.
A patio lives outside through every Boston season, so it gets the same base discipline as a driveway: excavation, a compacted granular base and a deliberate slope so meltwater and rain run away from the foundation, not toward it.
The mix is air-entrained for freeze-thaw, the slab is finished to your choice, and control joints are cut on a layout that works with the shape of the space. A stamped patio tucks its joints into the pattern so you barely see them.
Patios pair naturally with the rest of the yard. We tie them into walkways, build them out into full outdoor living areas, and match finishes across every residential pour on the property.
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How it works
How We Build a Concrete Patio in Boston
Mark the layout and access
We mark the shape with you, confirm the slope away from the house, and plan access, a pump or wheelbarrow route if a truck cannot reach the yard.
Excavate and form the patio
The area is excavated, a granular base is laid and compacted, and forms are set to the finished elevations and drainage.
Place and finish the slab
We place the mix, screed it flat, and finish it stamped, exposed-aggregate or plain, matching colour to a sample you approved.
Joint, cure and clean up
Control joints are cut on layout, the slab cures, and we leave the yard clean with the date the patio is ready to use.
Finish options
Patio Finishes That Fit the Yard
Budget and look usually decide the finish. A plain concrete patio is the most affordable, a clean flat surface that takes furniture, a grill and a table without fuss.
Step up and stamped concrete presses in a slate, flagstone or plank pattern, while exposed aggregate washes back to show the stone for texture and grip. If the slab is sound but dated, patio repair and resurfacing refreshes it without a full tear-out.
Cost, access, finishes and timing for a concrete patio in Boston.
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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Tell us the shape you want and the finish you are leaning toward, and we will set up a free site visit with a written quote, an access plan and a realistic finish date.
