Concrete Patios in Jacksonville, FL by Jacksonville Professional Concrete
Jacksonville Professional Concrete designs and pours concrete patios in Jacksonville, FL that are built for the way people actually live outside here: long evenings, grills, ceiling fans under a screened lanai and a sudden downpour almost every summer afternoon. We build new patios, extend old ones and refinish tired slabs.
A patio in Northeast Florida has to deal with water more than cold. Hard freezes are rare, so the real enemies are standing water against the house, a soft sand base and mildew in the humid months. Good slope, solid compaction and a sealed surface solve most of that before it starts. If you are still deciding, our guide compares a concrete patio vs. a wood deck for Jacksonville yards.
We keep the layout practical. Before we form anything, we look at door thresholds, downspouts, sun angle and where you want furniture so the finished patio is comfortable to use and easy to keep clean. New pour or replacement, your written estimate lists every detail.
Why Choose Jacksonville Professional Concrete
- Licensed & Insured
- Years of experience pouring residential and commercial concrete
- Proper reinforcement on every pour
- Written warranty on workmanship
- Local crew, local reputation
- On-time, on-budget completion
- Free, no-obligation estimates
- Wide range of finishes
- Proper site prep and drainage grading
- Clean job sites
Our concrete patio services in Jacksonville
New patio installation
Most of our backyard patios are 4 inches thick on a compacted sand subgrade, reinforced with wire mesh or rebar and cut with control joints in roughly square panels. We set the surface about an inch below door thresholds and slope it away from the house at around an eighth to a quarter inch per foot. That small fall is what keeps a summer storm from soaking the slab next to your back wall.
Patio extensions
An existing patio that is too small for a dining table and a grill can often be enlarged instead of replaced. We drill and epoxy rebar dowels into the old slab, pour the extension at the same height and carry the drainage slope through so water does not pond at the seam. If the original concrete is cracked or settled, we will show you why replacing it may be the better value.
Covered patios and lanai slabs
Many Jacksonville homes have, or plan to add, a roof or a screen enclosure over the patio. Those projects need a thicker edge or footings where posts and screen framing will attach, and we coordinate that with your builder or screen company. Pouring the slab correctly from the start avoids cutting it open later to add footings that should have been there.
Stamped and decorative patios
Stamped concrete gives the look of flagstone, slate, brick or wood plank without the weeds and shifting joints that loose pavers develop in sandy yards. We add integral color or release color for depth, then seal the surface. For a softer, natural look, exposed aggregate brings out the stone in the mix and stays grippy around an outdoor kitchen.
Patio replacement
Patios that tilt toward the house, crack across every panel or hold puddles for hours after rain usually have a base problem. We break out and remove the old slab, dig out organic soil, recompact the sand and pour a new patio with proper slope and joints. Replacement is also the chance to change the shape, add a step down or widen a narrow walkway.
Resurfacing, repair and sealing
When the slab underneath is sound, a polymer-modified overlay can cover stains, scaling and worn spots without demolition. We repair cracks, clean the surface and apply a breathable sealer that slows the black mildew and algae that show up in shaded, humid corners. Homes in Intracoastal West or near the ocean benefit from regular sealing because of salt in the air.
How our patio process works
Design and estimate
We visit the property, measure the space and look at drainage, doors and shade. We talk about size, shape, finish and color, then provide a written estimate that lists thickness, reinforcement and joint layout. If you are adding a screen enclosure later, we plan for it now.
Grading and base prep
Sod, roots and dark organic topsoil come out first, because they compress over time. We compact the fine sand underneath, add base material where needed and set forms that build in the slope away from the house. Downspouts get rerouted if they would dump water onto the new patio.
Pouring and finishing
Patio pours are scheduled for the cooler part of the day, and we keep an eye on the radar for afternoon storms. We place, screed and float the concrete, then apply the broom, stamped or aggregate finish. Edges are tooled smooth and control joints are cut in clean, straight lines.
Curing and sealing
We cure the slab with water or a curing compound so the surface does not dry out in the humidity and heat. You can walk on it after about a day and set furniture out after about a week. Decorative patios get a sealer once the concrete is ready, and we explain how often to reapply it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a concrete patio cost in Jacksonville?
A standard broom-finish concrete patio typically costs $7 to $12 per square foot installed. Exposed aggregate usually runs $10 to $15 per square foot, and stamped or decorative patios run $14 to $22. Size, removal of an old slab, access for the concrete truck or pump and any added footings for a roof or screen enclosure all affect where your patio falls.
What finish works best around a grill or outdoor kitchen?
A broom finish or exposed aggregate holds traction when the surface is wet and hides small grease spots well. Stamped concrete works too, as long as it is sealed with a product that includes an anti-slip additive. Whatever the finish, sealing helps grease and food stains wipe off instead of soaking into the surface.
How do afternoon thunderstorms affect patio drainage?
Jacksonville gets around 56 inches of rain a year, and summer storms can drop a lot of it in an hour. A patio without enough slope will hold water against the house or along the back edge. We build in a consistent fall away from the structure and make sure gutters and downspouts discharge past the patio instead of onto it.
Do I need a permit for a backyard patio?
Most ground-level concrete patios in Jacksonville, FL do not require a building permit, but roofs, screen enclosures, attached structures and work in drainage easements may. We check requirements with the City of Jacksonville or the county or beach city that covers your address. If your neighborhood has an HOA, approval from the architectural committee is usually needed before we pour.
When is the best time of year to pour a patio?
We pour year-round. Fall and spring are especially comfortable, and November tends to be the driest month, which makes scheduling easy. Summer work is perfectly fine with early-morning pours and careful curing. Winters are mild enough here that cold rarely delays a project, though we still watch the forecast on the few chilly mornings each January.
How do I keep my patio from turning green or black?
That growth is mildew and algae feeding on moisture in shady spots. Rinse the patio regularly, trim back plants that keep the surface damp and reseal every two to three years, or sooner on decorative work. A mild cleaner and a soft brush handle most buildup. For a quote on a new or refinished patio, call (904) 946-5411.