Question 1

Our Ann Arbor backyard slopes down toward the river. Can we still have a flat patio?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We cut into the high side and build up the low side with compacted base, then pour a level slab with just enough fall to shed water. On steeper yards a step or a short retaining edge may be part of the plan. We'll show you the options when we measure.

Question 2

I live in an older house near campus in Ann Arbor with a tiny yard. Is a patio worth it?

Accepted Answer

A small patio can change how you use a small yard. Even a slab big enough for a bistro table and a grill gets you off the grass. We'll fit the shape around the trees and fences you already have.

Question 3

We're torn between stamped and plain concrete for our Ann Arbor patio. What's the real difference?

Accepted Answer

Stamped concrete is pressed with a texture and colored to look like stone or slate, and it typically runs $18–$28 per square foot in Metro Detroit. A broom finish is simpler and typically $12–$18. Many people choose broom in the middle with a stamped border.

Question 4

Will the City of Ann Arbor want a permit for my patio?

Accepted Answer

Some patios need one and some don't, depending on size, height and location on the lot. We'll check with the City of Ann Arbor and handle the paperwork if it applies. We also call in the MISS DIG ticket before digging.

Question 5

My Ann Arbor patio would sit right against the house. How do you keep water out of the basement?

Accepted Answer

We slope the slab away from the foundation, so rain runs toward the yard. We also make sure the joint where the patio meets the house is detailed so water doesn't collect there. You'll see the fall on the forms before the pour.

Question 6

Can you pour a hot-tub pad as part of our Ann Arbor patio?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We thicken and reinforce the area under the tub so the weight is carried evenly. If you want the tub flush with the patio or on its own pad nearby, we can do either.

Question 7

How do I figure out what size patio we need in Ann Arbor?

Accepted Answer

Start with the furniture. A dining table needs about three feet of clearance around it, and a grill needs room to stand and work beside it. We'll stake out the shape on your lawn so you can walk it before anything is dug.

Question 8

We'd like a colored patio in Ann Arbor. Does the color fade?

Accepted Answer

Color mixed into the concrete goes all the way through, so wear doesn't expose a different shade underneath. A sealer applied before the first winter helps keep it rich. We'll bring samples to the estimate.

Question 9

I'm worried about the till under my Ann Arbor yard. What happens if there's a soft spot?

Accepted Answer

We proof-roll the subgrade after excavation, which shows where the ground gives. Soft areas get dug out and replaced with compacted 21AA. That way the slab has even support and doesn't settle in patches.

Question 10

When's the best time to book a patio in Ann Arbor?

Accepted Answer

We pour from spring to late fall, and late spring fills up first. Calling in winter or early spring gives you the widest choice of dates. Reach us at (734) 720-9815 for a free estimate.

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Concrete Patio Installation in Ann Arbor, MI

Room to sit outside, cut into Ann Arbor's hills and old lots.

A Ann Arbor patio, built from the ground up

Every Ann Arbor patio install includes

What goes under and into it

From estimate to walkthrough in Ann Arbor

Patio Installation in Ann Arbor: what people ask us

Our Ann Arbor backyard slopes down toward the river. Can we still have a flat patio?+

I live in an older house near campus in Ann Arbor with a tiny yard. Is a patio worth it?+

We're torn between stamped and plain concrete for our Ann Arbor patio. What's the real difference?+

Will the City of Ann Arbor want a permit for my patio?+

My Ann Arbor patio would sit right against the house. How do you keep water out of the basement?+

Can you pour a hot-tub pad as part of our Ann Arbor patio?+

How do I figure out what size patio we need in Ann Arbor?+

We'd like a colored patio in Ann Arbor. Does the color fade?+

I'm worried about the till under my Ann Arbor yard. What happens if there's a soft spot?+

When's the best time to book a patio in Ann Arbor?+

Everything we pour in Ann Arbor

Patio Installation near Ann Arbor

Get a clear price on your Ann Arbor patio.