Concrete Patio Construction in Hawthorne CA - a solid outdoor space to eat and relax
How does concrete patio construction work in Hawthorne, CA?
Liberty Hawthorne Concrete builds concrete patios in Hawthorne by digging out the old ground, packing a firm base, then forming, pouring and finishing the slab in the surface you choose. I come out first to see how you'll use the space and write the estimate myself, and our crew does the work with a lead finisher on site.
Most people who call me have a patch of dirt or an old, cracked slab out back and want a solid place to eat and sit outside. We start with how you'll use the patio, because that steers the finish. A broom finish, a light swept texture that grips underfoot, is the plainest choice, exposed aggregate shows the small stones in the mix, and stamped concrete is pressed with a pattern.
The price moves mostly with the patio's size, the finish and how much old concrete or soil comes out first. The schedule turns on the finish work, the weather on pour day and curing, the wait while the slab hardens before it can take furniture. My written estimate lists what's included and what isn't, so you can hold the finished patio up against it.
If the budget has to give, I'd cut back on the finish before the base, because the base is buried on day one and it's what keeps the slab from settling with the dirt. Any of these finishes can last for decades on a well-prepared base. If you also want a path out to the patio, our concrete sidewalk building work can tie it in.
What goes into a patio
- Planning around how you'll use it
- Digging out old concrete or soil
- A base packed firm, not raked level
- A pour planned around the weather
- Broom, aggregate or stamped finish
- Joint lines marked on the plan
What to weigh before building a concrete patio
What shapes the cost
On the same size patio, the finish sets much of the price, with broom the least costly, exposed aggregate in the middle and stamped the premium choice.
What sets the schedule
Hot-weather concreting guidance calls for pouring when conditions are favorable, so pour day can shift, and a stamped or aggregate surface takes more hand work than broom.
Grip underfoot by finish
Broom and exposed aggregate grip well on their own, while stamped can be smoother, so one contractor's guide suggests a non-slip additive in the sealer for stamped walkways.
Concrete patio questions from Hawthorne
How much does a concrete patio cost in Hawthorne, CA?
Installed concrete patios in the Los Angeles area usually cost about $8 to $30 per square foot, and Hawthorne sits in that market. The low end is usually a plain broom finish and the high end a stamped one, with old concrete to remove adding to it. I'll go over the estimate with you line by line so the figure makes sense before you decide.
What is the best concrete finish for a patio with a dining table?
Stamped concrete is usually the easier surface for a dining set, because one materials guide says it keeps patio furniture stable. The same guide notes that exposed aggregate's rocky surface makes tables and chairs hard to level, which is why I ask how you'll use the patio before we settle the finish.
Will my new concrete patio crack?
It will probably crack somewhere, because a national slab design guide says owners should expect some cracking on every project, even with the best design and proper construction. Control joints, grooves usually sawn into the slab, give those shrinkage cracks a planned place to form. We mark the joint lines on the plan with you, so you know where they're meant to go.
How do I know if a patio contractor needs a license in California?
Unless the whole job is under $500, it does, because state law, as the California contractor licensing board explains it, exempts work only below that price, labor and materials included, and only when it isn't part of a larger project. The board's concrete category covers contractors who form, pour, finish and install flat concrete work like patios. We're fully licensed and insured, and the board is the place to check the current figures.
How much of a deposit can a contractor ask for on a patio in California?
The state contractor licensing board says the down payment on a home improvement contract can't be more than $1,000 or ten percent of the contract price, whichever is less. That limit is there to protect you, so read the payment lines of any patio contract against it before you sign.
How long does a new concrete patio need before it can be sealed?
One materials guide says a new slab needs at least 28 days to release its internal moisture before an acrylic sealer goes on. Sealing sooner can trap a permanent cloudy white haze, called blushing, under the sealer. You're welcome to ask us how we'll keep the fresh concrete from losing moisture too fast while it cures.
Find concrete patio work near you
We're based in Hawthorne and pour patios in many of the cities around it, including Gardena and Lawndale. Pick your city below, or call if you don't see it.
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Request your free concrete patio estimate
Send the patio's rough size, the finish you like and how you'll use it. We reply within one business day, and I come out for a free, no-obligation estimate.