Decorative concrete in Round Rock TX - a stamped finish you can keep up with
Should I overlay or replace my slab for decorative concrete in Round Rock?
Professional Round Rock Concrete Company does decorative concrete in Round Rock, from new stamped slabs to overlays on the one you've got. The slab you have decides it. If it's sound, an overlay can freshen it up, and if it's failing, I'll tell you to replace it.
Stamped concrete is regular concrete with a pattern pressed in while it's still wet, so it reads like stone or brick paving and often costs less than the real thing. Most calls start with a patio, walk or driveway that's stained, worn or just dated, and the owner wants it to look like something.
I come out to look at the job myself, and our own crew does the work. I ran schedules for a busy construction company before I ever finished a slab, so we plan every step before the first truck shows up, from the base to the sealer. That's how you get a schedule you can plan around.
Decorative work often sits next to other jobs. If your patio needs something to hold back a slope, we build concrete retaining walls too, and an indoor slab that'll get a decorative finish starts with our concrete floor installation.
What the job takes
- A close look at your current slab
- Overlay or replace, decided before we start
- Base dug out and packed firm
- Slope that sends water away from the house
- Control joints worked into the pattern
- Sealer to protect color and pattern
What to weigh before ordering decorative concrete
What sets the price
Size, how busy the design is, local labor rates and whether we overlay or tear out all move the price. I'll give you your own number once I've seen the slab.
What the schedule turns on
Tear-out, base repair and weather set the schedule. In our summer heat we pour early, because concrete that sets in the afternoon sun ends up with a weak, dusty top.
One pattern or several
A single pattern and color costs less and is easier to keep up. Every extra color, border or inlay adds cost and upkeep, so I steer people toward a design they'll maintain.
Decorative concrete questions from Round Rock
How much does stamped concrete cost near Round Rock?
Stamped concrete in the Austin area usually runs about $10 to $20 per square foot, according to one cost guide. That's the going range across the area, not our quote, and a simple one-color pattern sits lower in it than a design with borders and inlays. Call (512) 276-6396 and I'll come out, measure and give you your own number.
Can an overlay fix my old patio instead of replacing it?
Yes, if the slab underneath is sound. An overlay renews a worn, stained or dated slab for a fraction of what tearing it out and pouring new costs, but on a slab that's failing on its own, the same failure comes back through the new surface. That's why I look at the old slab in person before we talk about colors.
How often does stamped concrete need resealing?
Usually every two to three years, so plan on it as part of owning a stamped surface. One sealer maker says its product leaves no film, so the concrete keeps its natural look and grip, while traditional sealers darken the surface or add a shine. Tell us which look you want before the sealer goes on.
How do I keep new stamped concrete from cracking like my old slab?
Get the base right first, because most slabs crack and sink when they're poured on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed. The base is the first thing people want to cut since nobody sees it once the pattern's down, and it's the last place I'd save money. One Austin-area guide notes expansive clay can need extra grading or reinforcement, so any bid on clay should show how the site gets prepared, and we cut control joints, grooves that tell the concrete where to crack, early enough to do their job.
Do I need a permit for decorative concrete in Round Rock?
It can need one. The City of Round Rock requires a building permit for work on any building or structure in the city, including the Chandler Creek and Vista Oaks utility districts, and its Development Technicians at 512-218-5550 will tell you whether your project needs one. The city also requires any contractor applying for a permit to be registered with it, and we're licensed and fully insured. Before we set a date, we check which city or county office covers your address, and when a permit's needed, we handle the application and keep it moving.
How do I plan a new patio or driveway around Round Rock's rules?
Start with the property line, because the city treats a patio like a shed or deck, and it's up to you or your contractor to find the lines and survey pins and make sure the work meets city code. If your home sits on the Edwards Aquifer recharge or contributing zones, the state's aquifer rules count driveways, pads and sidewalks as impervious cover, ground that won't let water soak in. If you're not sure which applies, the city's Development Technicians are the ones to ask.
Decorative concrete near you
We're based in Round Rock and do decorative concrete in Georgetown, Pflugerville and many of the cities around them. Find your city below, or call if yours isn't listed.
Other concrete work
- Concrete driveway building
- Concrete patio construction
- Stamped concrete services
- Concrete sidewalk building
- Garage floor concrete
- Concrete retaining walls
- Concrete floor installation
- Concrete pool decks
- Concrete steps construction
- Slab foundation building
- Foundation installation
- Concrete parking lot building
- Concrete footings
- Foundation raising
- Concrete cutting
Get a free decorative concrete estimate
Send photos of your current slab and the rough size of the area. We reply within one business day, then I come out for a free, no-obligation estimate on site.