Concrete patio construction in Gillette WY - a slab built on a solid stone base
Stepping out the back door onto mud, or onto an old slab that's sinking? We'll pour a new patio built from the ground up.
I look at every patio myself
I come out to every job myself, walk the yard with you and look at where the water runs now. My crew does the work with me on site, so the person who measured your patio is right there when it's poured.
Learned flatwork working beside my dad
I learned flatwork, the slabs like patios, walks and driveways, from my dad, starting about when I could push a wheelbarrow. I started this business in 2013, and I still explain what goes under your concrete before we pour it.
Licensed and fully insured for your job
We're licensed and fully insured, and you're welcome to ask about both before we set a date. Your satisfaction, guaranteed. When you're ready, call (307) 670-7851 or send the form below.
Concrete patio construction in Gillette, WY
Concrete patio construction in Gillette means digging out the yard, laying a bed of crushed stone and pouring a slab on top of it. It's for homeowners who want a flat, solid spot for a table and grill instead of mud, gravel or an old slab that's sinking.
Most of the price comes down to the size of the patio and what it takes to get the ground ready. A deep dig, an old slab to break out and haul off, or a backyard the truck can't reach all add work, while a level, open spot near the driveway costs less. The estimate spells out what's included, so you can see where the money goes.
The schedule turns on the ground, the weather and curing, the time new concrete needs to set well before it takes much use. Winter guidance says to clear snow and ice and pour only on ground that isn't frozen, so if you want a cold-season patio, ask how we'd handle that at your house. We check with the city or county office that covers your address before we start and handle the permit paperwork when the job calls for one.
Patio slabs, from the stone base to the finish
A packed stone base under the slab
We dig out the soil and pack a layer of crushed stone on the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on. The stone lets water drain out from under the concrete and makes the final leveling easier before the pour, and we slope the top so rain runs away from your house. The base is the first thing people want to cut, since nobody sees it after day one. I'd trim the budget on the finish instead, because a nice top on a slab that settles still ends up cracked and uneven.
The mix we order, and why
Before we order concrete, I tell you what mix is going into your patio and why I picked it. A general rule for concrete that sees freezing and thawing is an air-entrained mix, so if you're comparing bids, ask each contractor whether the quoted mix is air-entrained. One industry guideline says 4 inches thick is generally enough unless heavy trucks park on the slab often. It lists rebar, steel bars set inside the slab to help hold it together, or fiber for reinforcement, with fiber more common, and it highly discourages wire mesh.
Joints, finish and the first winter
We cut control joints, the straight grooves that give the slab a planned place to crack, and most patios get a broom finish, a light texture that helps your feet grip when it's wet. If you'd rather have pattern and color, stamped concrete goes on the same kind of base, and a concrete sidewalk can tie the patio to your driveway or gate. Before winter, I go over how to treat the new slab. One industry guideline says to skip deicers that first winter and use sand, so keep a bag on hand.
Get a written estimate for your new patio
Call 8 AM to 10 PM weekdays or 7 AM to 9 PM weekends, or send the form, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a visit. The estimate is free, done on site, and comes with no obligation.
(307) 670-7851How a patio job goes with us
I come out and measure
Call or send the form, and I'll come out to look at the yard, take measurements and ask how you plan to use the patio. We're based in Gillette and take jobs in the cities and rural areas around it, so ask about your address.
A written estimate and pour date
I write up an estimate that spells out what's included, so you can see what you're paying for and compare it with other bids. Then we pick a pour date together that works for you and the weather.
Pour day and looking after it
On pour day I show you the forms, the boards that hold the edges, and the stone base, because once concrete covers it nobody sees it again. Before we leave, I tell you how to look after the new slab.
Questions about concrete patios in Gillette
How much does a concrete patio cost in Gillette?
A concrete patio usually costs about $10.50 to $12.50 per square foot to install, going by national US figures, so treat that as a rough guide and not our price. Your yard moves it up or down through the size, digging and finish mentioned above, and the estimate I write after seeing it gives you a real number.
Will my new concrete patio crack?
Probably some, because all concrete tends to crack and nobody can pour a slab that's completely crack-free. The packed base and the control joints we cut help steer most of it into lines we chose, so plan for some cracking rather than expecting a slab with none.
How long should I wait to seal a new concrete patio?
One industry guideline says to wait 28 days after the pour before putting on a sealer. The exception is an integral sealer, one that's mixed into the concrete itself, so if you're not sure what went into your patio, ask me before you buy a sealer.
How do I check a contractor's license in Gillette, WY?
Call the City of Gillette at (307) 686-5260, 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, and ask whether the contractor is current on licensing. Under city rules, doing business in Gillette as a contractor, as the city defines one, without a license is a misdemeanor. So is working after a license is suspended, with a fine of up to $750.