Concrete patio construction in Bozeman MT - a slab that drains away from your house
Patio cracked, sinking or holding puddles? We build a new slab on a dug-out, packed base, sloped so water runs off.
A patio is a slab poured over a base we dig out and pack, sloped so rain and snowmelt run away from the house. I look over the site first and plan the base, slope and pour date before any concrete is ordered.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- We reply within 1 business day.
A level patio that sends water away
I come out myself
I learned on a small crew, and I still write every estimate and work on the crew myself.
Licensed and insured
We're licensed and insured, and I'm happy to go over that with you before any work begins.
What does building a concrete patio in Bozeman involve?
Concrete patio construction in Bozeman, MT means pouring a slab over a base that's been dug out and packed, with the top sloped to shed water, because concrete that stays soaked through freeze and thaw cycles tends to break down at the surface. The price moves with the patio's size, how much base work your yard needs, whether the slab gets rebar and the finish you pick. The schedule turns mostly on the weather, since I'd rather move a pour date than rush one. Before work starts, we check permit questions with the city or county office for your address and help you with the paperwork if a permit is needed. My written estimate spells out what's included, so you know what you're paying for before we start.
Is it time to replace your old patio?
Cracks that keep spreading
Cracks that wander across the slab or keep widening usually mean the base moved or the control joints, grooves that tell concrete where to crack, came late or not at all.
One side sinking
A corner that's dropped, or a slab that's gone uneven, often sits on a base that was raked level instead of packed, so it settled with the dirt.
Water pooling toward the house
Puddles that linger after rain, or a slab that tips back toward your house, usually mean nobody checked where the water would run before the pour.
A flaking, dusty surface
When the top layer chips off in flakes or leaves grit on your shoes, the surface is often weak, from water freezing on it or a pour finished in midday heat.
How your concrete patio job runs, start to finish
You get in touch
- Call (406) 536-3025 or use the form
- Tell us the rough size and spot
- Say if you're in a historic district
- We get back to set a visit
I visit and write the estimate
- I look over the yard myself
- I ask how you'll use the space
- I check where water runs now
- Written estimate lists what's included
We prepare the base and pour
- Permit questions checked with the right office
- Base dug out, packed and sloped
- Pour date set to suit the concrete
- We keep you posted throughout
Cleanup and walk-through
- We clean up the site
- I walk the finished patio with you
- We go over first winter care and sealing
- Your satisfaction, guaranteed
Ask for a free patio estimate
Tell us the patio's rough size, its spot on your lot and whether you're in a historic district. We reply within one business day, and there's no pressure to book.
Patio questions we hear in Bozeman
Here are straight answers to what Bozeman homeowners ask before a patio pour. If yours isn't here, please call (406) 536-3025, and thank you for asking.
How much does a concrete patio cost in Bozeman, MT?
A concrete patio in Bozeman usually costs about $6 to $16 per square foot, going by local price data, and that's the area's going rate, not our price. Size, how much base work the yard needs, rebar and the finish move it most. I measure on site and write down what your estimate covers.
Will a new concrete patio crack like my old one did?
Most concrete cracks a little, but a new patio shouldn't settle and split the way one on a poor base does. That comes from the packed base and slope covered above, and from control joints cut soon after the pour, before the concrete picks its own spots.
How long before I can use a new concrete patio?
Give the slab its curing time first, and one Ohio concrete group's guide puts that at a minimum of 7 days after finishing, longer in cooler weather. Curing means keeping moisture in so the concrete gains strength, and I'll tell you when yours is ready for furniture and a grill.
Who do I ask about a patio permit or historic review in Bozeman?
Start with the City of Bozeman Building Division, which handles permits, plans and inspections and takes calls at (406) 582-2375 ext. 1. The city also posts a list of work that can be done without a permit, and in the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, new construction and alterations go through historic review, so ask about that too.
How do I protect a new concrete patio in its first winter?
Use sand or kitty litter for grip instead of deicing salt, which the same Ohio guide advises skipping in the concrete's first year, especially on concrete placed after September. If you're booking a fall pour, plan on keeping sand on hand that winter.
How often does a concrete patio need sealing?
About every 3 to 5 years, by the same Ohio guide's suggestion, cleaning the patio first and then putting on a commercial penetrating sealer the way its maker directs. It's easy to plan as regular upkeep, much like staining a deck.
Other concrete work for your yard
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Stamped concrete services
When you want a pattern or color on the patio instead of a plain broom finish, stamping happens during the pour, so we plan it from the start.
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Concrete sidewalk building
If you'd like a walkway from the patio to the driveway or front door, we can plan its slope and finish to match the patio.
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Concrete steps construction
When the patio sits below a back door, concrete steps give you a solid way down, built to meet the new slab at the right height.
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Book your free on-site patio estimate
Request an estimate- VisitBozeman, MT 59715
- Call(406) 536-3025
- Emailhello@concretebozeman.com
- HoursMon–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Patios in Bozeman and nearby cities
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