Concrete patio construction in Sioux Falls SD - a slab built on a solid base
Old patio cracked, sinking or holding water? We dig out, build a packed base and pour a slab that drains away from your house.
What does it take to build a concrete patio in Sioux Falls?
Concrete patio construction in Sioux Falls means digging out the yard, packing a solid base and pouring a slab usually about as thick as a sidewalk, which gives you an outdoor space that holds up for years. It's flatwork, the same family of flat slabs as walks and driveways, and like all flatwork it lives or dies by what's underneath.
Most people call me for one of two reasons. Either the old patio has cracked, sunk or started holding water against the house, or there's a patch of worn grass where everyone ends up standing anyway. In both cases the slab you see is the easy part, and the dirt and base under it decide how long it lasts.
The price moves with the size, how much old concrete or soil we haul out, the base your yard needs, any steel in the slab and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on the weather, any permit and how fast the ground dries after a rain. You'll get your own number, with what's included, on the estimate.
- A packed base under the slab, matched to your yard, so it doesn't settle with the dirt.
- Forms set so the finished slab sheds rainwater away from your house and doors.
- Finish, size and shape picked around how you'll use it, from grilling to a table for eight.
What happens after you call about a patio in Sioux Falls?
I'd rather you know the whole plan before we pour, because concrete is hard to fix once it sets. Here's how a patio job runs with us, from your first call to the walk-through.
Call or send the form
Call (605) 305-1165 or use the form, and tell us roughly how big a patio you want, what it's for and the finish you have in mind. We'll get back to you to set a time for me to come out.
Walk the yard with me
I come out, look at where the water goes and how the ground sits, listen to what you want and walk you through the base, finish and slope choices. Then I write an estimate that lists what's included, so you can line it up against other bids.
Prep and pour the patio
Once you say yes, we line up any permit and the toll-free 811 call to South Dakota One Call while the dig is planned, and I set the pour date around the forecast. Our crew digs, packs the base, forms, pours and finishes with me there.
Go over care together
Before we leave, we walk the new patio with you and go over how to look after it through its first months and its first winter. The work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Concrete patios, walks and slabs poured and finished
These photos show the kind of concrete work homeowners ask us about, from plain broom-finished slabs to stamped surfaces and walks. If one catches your eye, show me when I come out and we'll talk through it.
Stamped concrete walkway curves through landscaped gardens, with gray stone-patterned sections and dark edging.
Concrete pool deck with a built-in hot tub, stepped concrete edges, and a fire pit beside outdoor seating.
Stamped concrete patio with a geometric pattern and raised border beside a brick and siding house.
A swimming pool and pale concrete deck sit beside a covered outdoor kitchen with a grill and built-in counter.
Pale stone-pattern concrete pool deck beside blue water, with a wooden lounge chair and colorful cushion.
A stamped concrete driveway with irregular stone-shaped patterns leads to a three-car garage.
Get a written estimate for your new concrete patio
Send the patio size, use and finish you have in mind, and we'll reply within one business day to set a visit. I'll walk the yard with you and write a free estimate with no obligation.
(605) 305-1165Questions Sioux Falls homeowners ask about new patios
These are the questions I hear most when I'm standing in a backyard with a tape measure. If yours isn't here, bring it to the estimate and I'll walk you through it.
How much does a concrete patio cost in Sioux Falls?
A concrete patio in Sioux Falls usually costs about $6 to $14 per square foot, which is what the work tends to run across the area, not a quote from us. Reinforced concrete costs more per square foot than unreinforced, and a fancier finish or a harder dig pushes the number up too. Your estimate shows where your patio lands.
What is the best concrete mix for a patio that goes through freezing and thawing?
Industry guidance says concrete exposed to freezing and thawing must be air-entrained, a mix with tiny air pockets that give freezing water room to expand. A Sioux Falls patio sees plenty of both every winter, so check that each bid you get names an air-entrained mix.
Can you pour a concrete patio in Sioux Falls when it's cold?
You can, but the American Concrete Institute's cold-weather guide applies once the air falls to 40°F, or is expected to drop below it, while the new concrete still needs protecting. If your pour lands in cool weather, ask any crew you're comparing how they'll protect the slab. It's one reason I set our pour dates around the forecast.
When can I seal a new concrete patio?
Guidance says to wait 28 days after the pour before sealing, unless the sealer was mixed into the concrete at the plant. If you choose a penetrating sealer, the kind that soaks in below the surface, plan to put it back on as needed, in about 5 to 7 years.
Can I use salt on a new concrete patio the first winter?
No, guidance says to skip deicers on new concrete through its first winter and use sand instead. It's one of the things I go over with you before we leave.
How do I check a contractor's license in Sioux Falls?
Call Sioux Falls Building Services at (605) 367-8672, the office that licenses residential contractors in the city, and ask whether the contractor is licensed. We're licensed and fully insured, and you're welcome to check before you sign anything.