Concrete Patios
Compacted base, rebar, proper slope away from the house, and joints cut before the slab decides for itself.
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Concrete Patios: what you should know first
The most common patio complaint we hear is settling right at the back door — the patio drops an inch or two where it meets the house, water pools against the foundation, and the door step becomes a trip hazard.
That happens because the ground next to a foundation is backfill, and backfill that wasn't compacted keeps settling for years. A patio poured straight over it goes down with it. We treat that zone like the problem it is.
Full transparency
How J Gehring builds it
Compaction where it matters most
The backfill zone along the house gets dug out and compacted in lifts — that's the difference between a patio that stays put and one that tips toward your foundation.
Slope planned before the pour
A patio has to shed water away from the house. We set that pitch in the forms, not with a trowel at the end.
Rebar and real thickness
Rebar in every patio, no upcharge, at a thickness that handles furniture, planters, and a hot tub if that's the plan — tell Jerry at the estimate.
Joints on schedule
Yes, patios need control joints too. We cut them on time and lay them out so they read as part of the design, not an afterthought.
Good fit
What it's good for
- Backyard patios and outdoor living areas
- Replacing a settled or cracked patio
- Extending an existing slab
- Pads for hot tubs, grills, and pergolas
Honest pricing
What sets the price
- → Square footage — 200 sq ft minimum job
- → Tear-out of an old patio
- → Base correction in the backfill zone
- → Finish choice — broom is standard; ask about others at the estimate
- → Backyard access for equipment and the concrete truck
No number over the phone — Jerry walks your ground first, then the quote comes written and itemized.
Step by step
How the job runs
- 1
On-site estimate
Jerry walks your ground himself and gives you an honest read of what it needs — including whether your project should wait a season.
- 2
Written itemized quote + locked start date
You see exactly what you're paying for, and you get a start date in writing before work begins.
- 3
Pre-construction meeting
Before a tool comes out, we walk the plan together — layout, grades, access, and what to expect each day.
- 4
Base day: excavate + deep compaction
We spend the first day on the base. Deep subgrade compaction happens before any concrete is ordered.
- 5
Form, rebar, pour at 5"+
Forms set to grade, rebar in every pour — not an upcharge — and a minimum of five inches of concrete.
- 6
Joints cut on schedule + finish
Control joints get cut before the slab picks its own crack line, not days late. Then the finish you chose.
- 7
Final walk-around with you
Before the crew leaves, you and Jerry walk the whole job together. Questions answered on the spot.
Common questions
Concrete Patios FAQ
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