Decorative concrete in Tuscaloosa AL - a finish you can see in a sample first
Plain gray patio or walk that looks worn out? We add color and pattern on a base built right underneath.
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Have the rough size of the area and the look you want in mind, and I'll come out to measure.
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Decorative concrete for Tuscaloosa homes
Decorative concrete is ordinary concrete with color, a stamped pattern, a stain or an overlay, and the methods can be mixed. Most calls start with a tired gray patio. We build the base first, because a pretty top on settling dirt cracks like any other slab.
Price moves with the size, how many colors and patterns you stack, and whether old concrete comes out first, and the schedule turns on the cure and sealing-day weather. Your estimate spells out what's in it. We go easy on sealer, because one maker warns heavy coats or resealing too often can make its product bubble, whiten and peel.
Decorative concrete finishes to choose from
These are the looks people usually choose between, and most can be combined.
- Stamped — A pattern pressed into fresh concrete, like stone or brick, suited to patios and walks.
- Stain or color — Color mixed in or stained on, good for patios and for concrete floor installation indoors.
- Overlay — A thin decorative layer over old concrete that's still sound, so it doesn't all come out.
- Mixed finishes — A stamped border around a colored field, or a finish picked to match concrete retaining walls.
What to expect on a decorative concrete job
- I come out myself to look and measure
- A written estimate that says what's included
- We check permits for your address before digging
- A small color and texture sample if you want
- I walk the finished job with you
Decorative concrete and the slabs around it
Tell us the color, pattern and spot you have in mind, and we'll help plan the job around it.
Get a free estimate in Tuscaloosa
Send the area's size and the look you want. We reply within one business day, and I come out for a free estimate with no obligation.
(205) 579-1212Common questions about decorative concrete
How much does stamped concrete cost in Tuscaloosa?
Installed stamped concrete in Tuscaloosa usually costs about $12 to $25 per square foot. That's the usual range in the area, not a quote from us. I'll measure your space and put your number in writing.
Do I need a city permit for decorative concrete in Tuscaloosa?
The City of Tuscaloosa issues permits for new construction, remodels and alterations, and widening a home's driveway needs a Land Development Permit. Lots that drain to Lake Tuscaloosa, Harris Lake or Lake Nicol, or sit in a historic district, can need more. We check with the permit office for your address, and the city says most home permits are processed within 24 to 48 hours.
How soon can new stamped concrete be sealed?
One product fact sheet says stamped concrete should cure for 72 hours or more before it's washed and sealed. Curing is the slab hardening while it holds its moisture, so plan on that wait between the stamping and sealing day.
Which concrete sealer gives the most natural look?
One maker says its water-based sealers give a more natural look with little or no odor, though they soak into tight surfaces less easily. They're touchy about the temperature and moisture of the air, the product and the slab, so we pick sealing day around the weather.
When does a concrete job need a licensed builder in Alabama?
Alabama's Home Builders Licensure Board covers work on a residential structure that costs over $10,000, labor and materials included, unless the job falls outside the board's jurisdiction. We're licensed and insured, and it's a fair thing to ask any contractor before you sign.
If your question isn't covered here, call us or send the form and ask.
Other concrete work we do
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- ServiceConcrete pool decks
- ServiceConcrete steps construction
- ServiceSlab foundation building
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- ServiceConcrete footings
- ServiceFoundation raising
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Talk through your decorative concrete job
Color is easier to pick standing where it'll go, so call (205) 579-1212 or send the form and we'll set a time to come look.