Concrete Patios on the North Shore
A concrete patio gives you a flat, durable outdoor space. It can be broom-finished, stamped or colored. We connect you with independent local contractors who can quote a new patio or replace a cracked one.
Signs it is time
- You want an outdoor dining or grill area
- An old patio has cracked, sunk or tilted toward the house
- Pavers have shifted and you want a single slab
- You need a pad for a hot tub or shed
- You want stamped or colored concrete
How the job goes
- Layout. Size, shape and slope away from the house are set.
- Base and forms. Excavation, compacted base and forms.
- Pour and finish. Placement, control joints, and the finish you choose.
- Cure and seal. Curing, plus sealing if recommended for the finish.
Why doing concrete right matters here
Winters, salt and safety make the details count.
Freeze-thaw and salt cause scaling
NRMCA says exterior concrete exposed to freezing and deicers should be air-entrained, properly finished and cured to resist surface scaling.(NRMCA Concrete in Practice: Scaling concrete surfaces (PDF))
Uneven steps are a fall risk
CDC reports more than 1 in 4 adults aged 65 and older fall each year.(CDC: Facts about older adult falls)
Call before you dig
Dig Safe is a free notification service; utilities then mark their buried lines before excavation.(Dig Safe: Notify before you dig (811))
Check registration and licensing
Massachusetts requires home improvement contractor registration for many residential jobs, and a construction supervisor license for certain structural work.(Mass.gov: Check a home improvement contractor registration, Mass.gov: When is a construction supervisor license required?)
Further reading: NRMCA Concrete in Practice: Scaling concrete surfaces (PDF) · Mass.gov: Check a home improvement contractor registration · Mass.gov: When is a construction supervisor license required? · Dig Safe: Notify before you dig (811)
Every job is different. The pro you speak with will explain their own approach and pricing. North Shore Concrete Pros does not perform, supervise, or guarantee any work.
Concrete FAQ
Is stamped concrete slippery?
It can be when wet or icy. Ask about texture and slip-resistant additives in sealers.
Which way should a patio slope?
Away from the house, so water drains away from the foundation.
What deicer is safest for concrete?
NRMCA recommends using deicers in moderation, avoiding them on new concrete in its first winter, and never using ones containing ammonium sulfate or ammonium nitrate.
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