Question 1

We have a 1950s ranch in Livonia with a tiny slab outside the slider. Can you replace it with something bigger?

Accepted Answer

Yes, that's one of the most common jobs we see in Livonia. We tear out the old slab, dig out soft clay and pour a larger patio on a compacted base. We'll lay out the new size on the lawn so you can picture it.

Question 2

How do I keep a new Livonia patio from blocking water away from my slider door?

Accepted Answer

We set the patio surface below the threshold and pitch it away from the house. That way rain and snowmelt drain toward the yard and away from the door. If the slab needs a step, we form it in at the same time.

Question 3

Our Livonia backyard is big. Is there a size where the patio needs extra joints or reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

Every patio gets control joints, and larger ones simply get more of them, spaced so the slab cracks in the joint lines where you can't see it. Reinforcement goes in throughout. On a big pour we also plan the layout so the joints line up with the edges and steps.

Question 4

I'd like a patio that matches the brick on my Livonia house. Can stamped concrete do that?

Accepted Answer

Stamped and colored concrete can come close. We pick a base color and a release color that work with your brick, and a pattern like ashlar slate or a brick border. We'll bring samples to hold up against the house.

Question 5

My kids swim in an above-ground pool in our Livonia yard. Can a patio go next to it?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We'll leave the right gap for the pool's frame and pitch the patio so splash water drains away from the pool and the house. A broom or exposed aggregate finish gives wet feet good grip.

Question 6

Does Livonia require any permits for a backyard patio?

Accepted Answer

Livonia's Engineering Division handles permits for work in the public right-of-way, like sidewalks and drive approaches. For a backyard patio, we'll check with the City of Livonia what your project needs before we schedule the pour.

Question 7

What do patios typically cost in Livonia?

Accepted Answer

In Metro Detroit, a broom-finished patio typically runs $12–$18 per square foot installed, and stamped work typically runs $18–$28. A 16x20 ft broom patio often comes in around $3,840–$5,760. We'll give you a written quote after a free visit.

Question 8

We want the patio to connect to our Livonia driveway. Is that possible?

Accepted Answer

It is. We can pour a walk from the driveway around the side of the house to the patio, so guests can come through the gate without crossing the lawn. Each section gets its own joints and slope.

Question 9

Can we get a fire pit pad on our Livonia patio for fall nights?

Accepted Answer

Sure. We can add a round pad at the edge of the patio or in the yard nearby, sized for the pit and a ring of chairs. Keep it a safe distance from the house and any trees.

Question 10

How long before we can put patio furniture on a new Livonia patio?

Accepted Answer

Light furniture can usually go out after a few days, and heavier things like a grill or hot tub should wait longer while the concrete gains strength. We'll tell you the timing for your patio at the walkthrough.

Concrete Patio Installation in Livonia, MI

Off the slider of a Livonia ranch, a patio with real room.

A Livonia patio, built from the ground up

Every Livonia patio install includes

What goes under and into it

From estimate to walkthrough in Livonia

Patio Installation in Livonia: what people ask us

Everything we pour in Livonia

Patio Installation near Livonia

Get a clear price on your Livonia patio.

Concrete Patio Installation in Livonia, MI

Off the slider of a Livonia ranch, a patio with real room.

A Livonia patio, built from the ground up

Every Livonia patio install includes

What goes under and into it

From estimate to walkthrough in Livonia

Patio Installation in Livonia: what people ask us

We have a 1950s ranch in Livonia with a tiny slab outside the slider. Can you replace it with something bigger?+

How do I keep a new Livonia patio from blocking water away from my slider door?+

Our Livonia backyard is big. Is there a size where the patio needs extra joints or reinforcement?+

I'd like a patio that matches the brick on my Livonia house. Can stamped concrete do that?+

My kids swim in an above-ground pool in our Livonia yard. Can a patio go next to it?+

Does Livonia require any permits for a backyard patio?+

What do patios typically cost in Livonia?+

We want the patio to connect to our Livonia driveway. Is that possible?+

Can we get a fire pit pad on our Livonia patio for fall nights?+

How long before we can put patio furniture on a new Livonia patio?+

Everything we pour in Livonia

Patio Installation near Livonia

Get a clear price on your Livonia patio.