Concrete patio construction in O'Fallon MO - a firm base and a finish that grips
Bare dirt out back, or an old patio that's cracked, sinking or flaking? We build a new slab on a base packed firm.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Should you fix the old patio or pour new?
If the slab is still flat with thin cracks, a fix may hold. If it's sunk or broken up, the ground underneath usually moved, and only a new base fixes that.
A repair may be enough when:
- The slab still sits level
- Cracks are thin and few
- The top is hard, not flaking
- Only an edge or corner is damaged
- You like the size and shape
A new patio makes sense when:
- Sections have sunk or tipped
- Cracks keep getting wider
- The surface is flaking away
- It's too slick when wet
- You want it bigger or reshaped
How your patio job goes
You call or send the form
Call (636) 614-2331 or use the form and tell us the patio's rough size and how you'll use it, so I can plan the visit.
A visit set up
I come out and measure
I look at the spot, measure it and walk you through your finish choices, so you understand each option before you pick one.
Your options explained
Written estimate and plan
You get a written estimate listing what's included and what isn't, plus a plan showing each step in order and when you can walk on it or seal it.
A written estimate
Our crew builds it
Our crew digs out and packs the base, then forms, pours and finishes the slab, giving the most time to the part you'll never see.
A finished slab
Clean-up and walkthrough
Our crew cleans up, then I walk the finished patio with you and go over how to care for it while it cures.
Care tips in hand
What our concrete patio work includes
Layout and dig-out
We mark the patio's shape on the ground with you, then dig out the grass, soil or old slab.
Compacted subgrade
The subgrade, the soil the slab sits on, gets compacted firm and evenly dense before any concrete shows up.
Forms and steel
We set forms for the edges and add rebar, steel bars that tie the slab together, where it's needed.
The pour
We pour onto a base that's damp but has no standing water on it, then spread and level the concrete.
Your finish
We finish the top the way you chose, often a broom finish, fine ridges dragged across wet concrete so shoes grip.
Curing
Curing is the slow hardening that gives concrete its strength, so we protect the new slab and tell you when it's ready.
What decides what your patio costs?
Size comes first, because more square feet means more base, more concrete and more labor. Next is what's there now and how we get to it, since tearing out an old slab or working a backyard a truck can't reach adds work. Then come the finish and extras. A broom finish is the plain choice, stamped concrete takes more hands and time, and a concrete sidewalk out to the patio adds its own square feet.
If the budget's tight, trim the extras and keep the base. Nobody sees it on day one, so it's the first thing people want to cut, but it's what keeps the slab flat. The schedule mostly turns on weather and on whether your address needs a permit. Your written estimate lays out each piece.
Why O'Fallon homeowners call us for patios
I started D&R O'Fallon Concrete Company in 2017 after years building schedules for a busy company, then learning concrete on a crew. I still lay every job out in order before anything gets poured, and I explain the work plainly before you pick a finish or sign anything. Questions are welcome. Call (636) 614-2331 and we'll set a time to look.
- I do your estimate in person
- A written plan, step by step
- Satisfaction guaranteed
Get a written estimate for your new patio
Tell us the patio's rough size, how you'll use it and whether you're inside O'Fallon city limits. We reply within one business day, and I come out for a free on-site estimate, no obligation.
(636) 614-2331Patio questions from O'Fallon homeowners
How much does a concrete patio cost in O'Fallon, MO?
In the St. Louis area, a concrete patio usually costs about $4 to $11 per square foot, materials and labor included. Where yours lands depends on the size, any tear-out, access and the finish you choose. I'll put your number in writing after I measure.
What is the best finish for a patio that gets wet?
A broom finish is the usual pick, because its fine ridges give shoes something to grip. A smooth trowel finish looks cleaner but can be too slick on a wet patio. Many owners use broom finish where people walk and keep a smooth finish for small sheltered spots or areas nobody steps on.
How do I make a concrete patio hold up to freezing, thawing and deicing salt?
Start with the mix, because the concrete industry's residential guide says air entrainment, tiny air bubbles added with an air-entraining agent, is an effective way to help concrete resist freezing and thawing. Salt scaling is less likely with less water in the mix, enough air, proper finishing and curing, and a period of air drying before salt touches it. Ask how the mix handles freezing before you sign, and hold off salting a new patio until it's had that drying time.
Which office handles permits for a concrete patio in O'Fallon, MO?
The City of O'Fallon's Building Division, at 636-379-5660, issues building permits, and its list names patio covers, pergolas and retaining walls but not concrete patios, so we check with the offices that cover your address before we schedule. O'Fallon is also served by several independent fire districts that may require their own building permit, and the city's Engineering Department, at 636-379-7630, handles grading and land disturbance permits. When a permit is needed, we handle the paperwork and line up the inspections, and we're licensed and insured.
Is stamped concrete or exposed aggregate better for a patio with a table and chairs?
If you'll eat or lounge out there, stamped concrete usually suits better, since one materials guide calls it smoother than exposed aggregate, comfortable barefoot and steady under furniture. Exposed aggregate's rocky top makes tables and chairs hard to level. We can go over both when I come out.
How long should I wait before sealing a new stamped concrete patio?
Wait at least 28 days, because the slab needs that long to let out its internal moisture. Sealing stamped concrete sooner can trap that moisture and leave a cloudy white haze that won't go away. Your plan from us marks when sealing fits in.
Serving O'Fallon and nearby cities
We're based in O'Fallon and pour patios in St. Peters, Wentzville and other cities nearby. Pick yours below, or call (636) 614-2331 if you don't see it.
Ask D&R O'Fallon Concrete Company for a quote
Call (636) 614-2331 or send the form, and you'll have a written plan before you pick a finish.