Decorative concrete in O'Fallon MO - a finish that fits how you use the space
Tired of a plain gray or worn patio, walk or driveway? We add color and texture after checking that the slab can hold it.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Can we resurface it, or does it come out?
The slab you have decides it, and that choice moves your price and your schedule, because removal and a new base come before any finish. I'll tell you which it is when I look at it.
A new surface is enough when:
- The slab sits flat and level
- Cracks are fine and only on top
- Nothing rocks when you step on it
- Water drains away from the house
- The top is worn, not crumbling
Tear-out is the better call when:
- The slab is heaving or sinking
- Cracks run all the way through
- Sections have dropped at the cracks
- Water pools or runs toward the house
- The base underneath has washed out
How a decorative job goes
You call or write
Call (636) 614-2331, send the form, or email photos to quotes@ofallonconcretecompany.com with the rough size, so I know what I'm walking into.
A visit scheduled
I look at your slab
I come out myself to check whether the old concrete is solid enough for a new surface, measure, and walk you through finishes that suit how you use the space.
Your finish options
Written estimate and plan
You get a written estimate with what's included and what isn't, and a plan showing each step and when you can walk on it, park on it or seal it.
A written plan
Forming, pouring and finishing
Our crew forms, pours and finishes the surface. On a permitted O'Fallon driveway, the city inspects once forms and base are set, and again after the edges are backfilled.
Your new surface
Clean-up and walk-through
Our crew cleans up the site, then I walk the finished job with you and go over how to care for it from here on.
Care instructions
What our decorative concrete work includes
Tear-out and base work
If the slab has to go, we remove it, then dig out and pack the base before anything new goes down.
Control joints
Shallow cuts made soon after the pour, so any cracking tends to follow a line we picked instead of wandering across the finish.
Color and stains
Color mixed into the concrete, a color hardener worked into the top, or an acid or water-based stain.
Stamped and textured surfaces
Stamped patterns pressed into fresh concrete, or a broom finish, light lines dragged across the top for grip.
Exposed aggregate and polishing
Exposed aggregate, with the stone showing at the surface, or polishing, which suits indoor concrete floor installation.
Sealing and matching pieces
A sealer over the finished surface, and the same color or texture carried onto steps or concrete retaining walls if you want them to match.
What decides the cost of decorative concrete?
The slab you have matters most. A new surface on sound concrete skips the tear-out and base work a failing slab needs, so it usually costs less and gets done sooner. After that comes the size, any steps or curved edges, and whether the schedule waits on a permit or on weather that's safe for a pour.
Then comes the finish. A colored slab with a broom finish takes less labor than stamping, layered stains or exposed aggregate. If the budget's tight, I'd rather you pick a simpler finish than cut corners on the base, because nobody sees the base on day one, but it's what the whole pattern rests on. Your written estimate lists what's included and what isn't, so you can compare finishes side by side.
Why O'Fallon homeowners call us for decorative work
I started this business in O'Fallon in 2017 after years of building schedules, so every job gets laid out in order before anything is poured. Most concrete trouble I see starts under the finish, with the base, the drainage or a rushed pour, so that's where we spend our time. If you want to talk it through first, call (636) 614-2331.
- Licensed and insured
- I do your estimate in person
- A written plan, step by step
Get a free on-site estimate for your decorative concrete
Tell us what slab you have and roughly how big it is. We'll reply within one business day to set up my visit, and the estimate is free with no obligation.
(636) 614-2331Decorative concrete questions we hear
How much does stamped concrete cost in the St. Louis area?
Stamped concrete in the St. Louis area usually costs about $9 to $16 per square foot. That's the going market range for stamped work, not our price, and stains, overlays and other finishes price differently. Your written estimate gives you the number for your slab and the finish you pick.
Can my old concrete patio be resurfaced instead of replaced?
Yes, if the slab is structurally sound and a decorative overlay can bond to it. If it's heaving, settling or cracked all the way through, a new surface won't fix that, so the job starts with tear-out. Covering a failing slab only hides the problem for a while.
Do I need a permit for driveway work in O'Fallon, MO?
If you're widening or adding a driveway, or replacing the apron, the part that meets the street, and the sidewalk area, the city's Engineering Department issues a driveway permit for that work. That permit doesn't cover sections behind the sidewalk, and rules differ from city to city, so we check with the offices that cover your address before we schedule. When a permit is needed, we handle the paperwork and line up the inspections.
How often does stamped concrete need to be resealed?
Stamped concrete usually needs resealing every two to three years. It's worth budgeting for that from the start, along with the cost of the job, since the sealer is what protects the color and pattern. I'll go over care when we walk the finished job together.
What is the best way to plan a decorative concrete pour in cold weather?
Plan the pour around the days after it, because outdoor concrete placed in late fall, winter or early spring needs care if it could freeze soon after while it's still saturated. If you're booking in cooler months, we set the date around the forecast for those days. In its first winter, keep deicing salt off the new concrete, then use it in moderate amounts after that.
How do I choose between acid stain and water-based stain for concrete?
Start with how much foot traffic the area gets, because water-based stains sit closer to the surface than acid stains, so they wear faster where people walk a lot. On a busy walk or entry that difference shows, and on a quiet corner of a patio it matters less. We'll go over both when I come out.
Cities we serve around O'Fallon
We're based in O'Fallon and work in cities nearby, including St. Peters and Wentzville. Pick your city below, or call (636) 614-2331 if yours isn't listed.
Ask D&R O'Fallon Concrete Company for a quote
Call (636) 614-2331 or send the form, and I'll check your slab before you spend anything on a finish.