Patios built for how you live outside in DC
A good patio changes how you use the whole back of the house. We pour concrete patios across Washington for families who want a real outdoor room, not a slab that cracks apart after two winters. Our crew handles the full job. We grade the site, set the forms, place steel where the span needs it, and finish the surface the way you asked for.
Concrete works well here because the ground moves. DC soil holds a lot of clay, and clay swells when it rains and shrinks when it dries. Add the freeze and thaw of a cold Potomac winter, and a poured slab needs a base that drains and joints that let it move. We dig down to firm ground, add a compacted gravel base, and cut control joints so the patio cracks where we want it to, not across the middle.
- One crew from grading through the final finish, so nothing falls through the gaps
- A compacted base and cut joints that stand up to DC clay and freezing winters
- Finishes that match your house, from smooth broom texture to exposed aggregate
- Proper slope so rain runs off the slab instead of pooling by the door
- Straight scheduling and a clear plan before we ever break ground
Size and shape are up to you. Some clients want a simple rectangle off the kitchen door for a table and a grill. Others want a wider space that wraps toward the garden, with room for chairs and a fire feature. We walk the yard with you, mark the layout, and talk through how sun and shade move across the day. Then we pour it once and pour it right.
If you are planning a patio anywhere in Washington, from Capitol Hill to Petworth to the blocks near Rock Creek Park, we would be glad to look at the space and give you a straight plan. Call us and we will set a time to walk the yard.