How much does a concrete patio cost in Decatur, AL?

Broom-finish patios in the Decatur area typically run $8–$15 per square foot installed. Stamped or decorative finishes run $12–$20 per square foot. Size, access, and grade drive the final number.

What size should a backyard patio be?

A dining set needs roughly 12x12 feet; add a grill station or fire pit seating and 16x20 feet is a comfortable working size. We lay out the footprint with you on site before forming.

Is a concrete patio better than pavers?

Poured concrete costs less installed than most paver systems, has no joints for weeds, and won't shift or settle individually. Stamped finishes can replicate the paver look at a lower price.

Concrete Patios in Decatur, AL

Custom backyard patios, extensions, and outdoor living pads — formed, poured, and finished for decades of Alabama summers.

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Outdoor Living Space That Doesn't Rot, Warp, or Shift

Between Point Mallard summers and football-season evenings, outdoor space earns its keep in Decatur. A poured concrete patio is the lowest-maintenance way to claim it: no deck boards to stain every other year, no pavers heaving out of level, no gravel migrating into the lawn.

Patio projects we build

New backyard patios, sized and shaped to your yard — squares, wrap-arounds, and freeform curves
Patio extensions that widen an existing slab for more seating
Fire pit pads and built-in seating footings
Grill and outdoor-kitchen pads with utility considerations planned in
Hot tub pads engineered for the water weight (a filled 6-person spa runs over 5,000 lbs)
Covered patio and pergola slabs with post footings poured monolithically

How we build them

Patios get the same below-grade discipline as our driveways: compacted aggregate base over graded clay, reinforcement, a 3,500+ PSI mix, and control joints on a layout plan. We slope patio slabs subtly away from your foundation — standing water against a slab is where problems start, especially with the drainage patterns in older Decatur neighborhoods like Albany and Old Decatur.

Finish options

Broom finish is the workhorse — clean look, good traction wet. From there you can step up to exposed aggregate, integral color, or full stamped patterns that read as slate, flagstone, or wood plank for a fraction of the natural-material price.

Patio FAQs

What does a patio cost in the Decatur area?

Broom-finish patios typically run $8–$15 per square foot installed; stamped and decorative finishes run $12–$20. A 12x16 broom-finish patio usually lands in the $1,500–$2,900 range depending on access and grade.

How long does installation take?

Most residential patios are formed, poured, and finished within 2–3 working days, weather permitting. Keep furniture off for about a week while the slab gains strength.

Concrete patio vs. wood deck?

In North Alabama humidity, a wood deck needs cleaning, staining, and board replacement on a permanent cycle. Concrete at grade costs less per square foot, needs essentially zero maintenance, and never gives termites a meal.

Can you match an existing slab?

Yes — extensions are doweled into the existing slab so the two pours move together, and we match finish texture as closely as aged concrete allows. New concrete will read brighter until it weathers in.

Plan Your Patio Before Summer's Gone

Free on-site layout and written estimate — Decatur, Hartselle, Priceville, Athens, Madison.

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