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A good patio is more than a flat slab behind the house. It is the right size for the furniture and the people you plan to host, it drains away from your home, and it is built on a base that will not shift. Patios that are too small, poorly sloped or poured on loose soil are the ones homeowners end up regretting.
Baltz & Sons Concrete is a family-owned Memphis concrete contractor. We build concrete patios and outdoor slabs for grills, seating areas, fire features and covered spaces, in plain broom finish or stamped and decorative concrete. Because we also design and build outdoor living spaces, we can plan a patio that is ready for a pergola, kitchen or fire pit now or later.
“These guys are busy but well worth the wait! The design was excellent and the crews fulfilled our expectations completely. Kevin did a great job with the design of a new cabana and grill station addition to the pool deck. I was surprised later to find that he won first place in Residential Design with his work. These guys are highly recommended!”
Rodney W · Memphis · Pool deck
“Baltz & Sons was the perfect selection for our driveway project. The owner, Kevin, goes above and beyond for customers. We appreciated how he communicated throughout the job. The creativity he brought to the table was so helpful. My husband and I weren’t entirely sure what the end result should look like and Kevin came up with ideas that were just what we needed, all the while coming up with something that was reasonably priced. Our driveway is just what we wanted!”
Charlene M · Memphis · Driveway
“We are more than pleased with the work done by Baltz and Sons Concrete. They redid our driveway and added masonry walls with integrated lights and it all looks beautiful. I can’t recommend them enough. They are wonderful!”
Jessie M · Memphis · Driveway and masonry walls
Size the patio for how many people you want to seat and what goes on it. A dining set for six needs more room than most people expect, and a grill, bar or fire feature adds more. A good rule is to lay out the furniture and equipment you want, then add room to walk around it comfortably. It is cheaper to pour the right size once than to add on later.
Memphis clay soil holds water and moves with the seasons. A patio poured on loose or wet ground can settle, crack or slope toward the house. We excavate, grade and compact a gravel base so the slab has even support, and we set the slope so water runs away from your foundation. These steps are invisible once the concrete is in, which is why they matter so much.
Plain broom-finish concrete is the most economical and has a clean, simple look. Stamped concrete adds patterns and color that read as stone, slate or brick. Decorative options include borders, bands and colored finishes that frame the space. We show you samples and talk through what suits your home and budget.
If you may add a cover, outdoor kitchen or fire feature, plan for it before the slab is poured. Footings, utilities and the thickness of the slab can all be set up in advance. Because Baltz & Sons designs and builds outdoor living spaces, we can pour the patio so the next phase goes in cleanly.
New concrete is usually ready for foot traffic in about 24 to 48 hours. Wait about a week before placing heavy furniture, grills or equipment, and longer for heavy loads, since concrete reaches full strength at around 28 days. Weather can change timing, and we give you exact guidance at the walkthrough.
Keep the surface clean, seal it on the schedule we recommend and clean up grease and spills quickly. Sealing protects color and helps stamped and colored concrete keep its look. Avoid harsh chemicals and de-icing salts on young concrete.
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