Concrete patio construction in Denton TX - a slab that stays even and drains
Old patio cracked, sinking or holding water by the back door? We dig out, pack the base and pour a slab that sheds rain.
Groundwork Denton Concrete Company is a concrete crew based in Denton, Texas. We pour driveways, walks, steps and patios for homeowners and property managers in Denton and the cities around it. Concrete patio construction is a big part of our work, and we build each patio from the ground up, starting with the dirt it sits on.
- Plain talk before the pour
- Prep done by our own crew
- Job site cleaned when we leave
Concrete patio construction in Denton
A new concrete patio gives you a flat, textured place out back and sends rain away from your walls. Most homeowners call us when the old one has cracked, sunk at a corner or started holding water by the back door. Some add a walk out to the yard while we're there.
The price mostly comes down to the size, how much dirt and old concrete has to come out, how much base we bring in and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on the weather and the cure, because a new slab needs time before you can use it. I put all of that in writing at the estimate, including whether tear-out and hauling are part of it.
- Dig-out and base. We dig down to firm subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, then bring in base and pack it so it won't settle.
- Forms and slope. We set the forms so the slab falls away from your house, and we check where the water goes after it leaves the patio.
- Control joints. These are straight cut lines that give the slab a chosen place to crack as it shrinks, and we place them with you.
- Curing. Curing is the wait while concrete hardens, and it needs moisture, so we keep the new slab covered and damp the whole time.
Patio work we take on
Most of our patio jobs are new slabs or replacements for ones that cracked and sank, but we also add onto existing patios and pour decorative finishes.
New patio slabs
A new slab where there's grass or dirt now, laid out to the size and shape you want and sloped so rain runs toward the yard.
Tear-out and replace
We break out a cracked or sunken patio, haul it off and fix what's under it, since a poor base is usually why the old one failed.
Patio extensions
More room for a table or a grill, joined to your existing slab so the old part and the new part can move on their own.
Decorative finishes
If you'd like the look of stone or brick, we can pour stamped concrete for the patio instead of a plain textured top.
If you're thinking about steps down from the door, a walk to the gate or something else, ask us about it when you call.
Why a concrete patio is worth building right
A patio built right stays level with your door, keeps rain off your foundation and cracks, if it does, along lines you already knew about. Most of what decides that happens under the slab, before anyone sees concrete.
- Base before finishIf the budget's tight, spend it on the base and keep the finish plain, because a fancy top on loose dirt still sinks.
- Joints cut on timeJoints cut late or skipped let the slab crack wherever it wants, so we cut them while the concrete is still young.
- Pouring before the heatConcrete placed and finished in midday heat can end up weak and dusty on top, so in summer we start early.
- Steel where it helpsRebar, steel bars set inside the slab, holds the pieces together if a crack opens so they don't drift apart.
How your patio job runs
I come out and measure
After you call or send the form, I come out myself to measure, look at the ground and see where water runs off your yard now.
We plan it together
We talk through the finish, where the cut lines go and where the slab meets the house, then I send you a written estimate.
We build and walk it
Our crew handles the prep, forms, pour and finish, and before we pack up we walk the finished patio with you.
Why homeowners call us for patios
I spent years doing upkeep for a property management company, patching walks and slabs that had cracked or sunk. That's why we put our time into the ground under your patio and give you straight answers before we pour.
Known for the prep
We're best known for the work nobody sees, digging out and packing the base, because that's what keeps a patio even.
I check the work myself
I'm on site at the key steps, like the packed base and the pour, so problems get caught before concrete covers them.
You know what's in the price
Your written estimate spells out what's included, like tear-out and hauling, and I'll tell you what's normal for new concrete before we start.
Your satisfaction, guaranteed
If you'd like to know how we'd build your patio, call (940) 287-2036 or send us the form and I'll come take a look.
Building patios in Denton and nearby cities
The city of Denton says accessory structures typically need a building permit, and its list names sheds, carports, detached patio covers and pergolas, not concrete patios. Zoning rules apply even without a permit, so I check with the city's Development Services before we start. We're licensed and insured, and when a permit applies we file it and schedule the inspections.
One soil found here, named for the city itself, cracks when it dries, and the widest cracks sit near the surface. So we dig below that top layer and pack a base the slab can rest on. We build the same way in Corinth and Argyle, and if your city isn't listed, call and ask.
Tell us about your patio
Send the patio's rough size, the finish you want and any cover you're planning. We reply within one business day to set up a free, no-obligation estimate at your property.
Call (940) 287-2036Questions about patios in Denton
Which finish works best for a concrete patio in Denton?
A broom finish is the standard for outdoor home concrete, because dragging a stiff broom across the top leaves a texture that grips underfoot and sheds rain. Stamped concrete looks like stone or brick but needs resealing every 2 to 3 years to keep its color and surface protection. Most patios we build get a broom finish.
Why does a new concrete patio have cut lines, and will it crack?
New concrete shrinks as it cures, and those cut lines give it planned spots to crack, so any cracking follows a straight line instead of wandering across the middle. A packed base matters just as much, since settling dirt is what usually breaks up old patios. We mark where the lines go with you before we pour.
How long does a new concrete patio need to cure?
Hot-weather guidance says curing should start as soon as finishing ends and go on for at least 3 days. During that time the slab stays under wet burlap and plastic, gets a curing compound or is kept wet. Ask me at the estimate when you can walk on yours and set furniture back out.
Does Denton require a permit for a patio cover?
Usually, yes. The city lists detached patio covers among the accessory structures that typically need a building permit. Tell us about any cover you're planning when we come out, and I'll check with the city on the cover and the slab before we start.