Concrete patio construction in Wesley Chapel FL - a backyard slab on a solid base
An old slab cracking and sinking out back, or just bare dirt? We build a concrete patio with the base, slope and finish done right.
- Finish chosen first We settle broom, trowel or stamped before we plan anything else.
- Cover planned in Supports for a future roof or pergola go in now.
- Dug-out, packed base We dig out and pack the ground before any concrete goes down.
- Slope away from house We set the forms so rainwater runs off, not toward your door.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We reply within 1 business day.
How do you know your patio needs work?
Most patio trouble starts underneath, so what you see on top is usually a clue about the base. Catching it early keeps a small problem from turning into a tear-out.
Bare dirt or a tiny slab
If your back door opens onto mud or a slab too small to use, the yard isn't working for you. That's the simplest patio to plan.
Uneven, tipped sections
When sections tip or sit at different heights, the dirt under them was usually raked flat instead of packed. The edges keep rising and catch toes.
Water pooling by the house
Puddles after a storm, or water running toward your back door, mean the slab slopes the wrong way. Each storm pushes more water against your house.
A dusty, flaking surface
If the top powders or chips when you sweep, it was often poured in midday heat or dried too fast. It only gets rougher from here.
Cracks in random places
Cracks wandering across the middle usually mean the control joints, cut lines that give a slab a place to crack, came late or never. Each lets water underneath.
A gap at the house
A gap opening where the patio meets the house usually means the edge is settling. Water and ants move into it, and it widens each rainy season.
How we build a concrete patio
Concrete patio construction at AJ Wesley Chapel Concrete Company starts with the finish, because a broom finish, a light brushed texture that gives bare feet some grip, gets planned differently from a stamped or stenciled pattern. If a roof or pergola might come later, we plan its supports into the patio now, and if pavers would suit your yard better, I'll tell you so. Then we dig out the soft dirt and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, because a base that's only raked level settles and takes the concrete down with it. We set the forms so the slab falls away from your house and lay rebar, steel bars that hold the slab together. We pour early so we're finishing before the midday sun dries out the top, cut control joints so any cracking follows a straight line we chose, and let it cure, the wait while concrete gains strength before you put weight on it. If the budget gets tight, the base is the last thing I'd trim, because nobody sees it on day one and it decides whether your patio stays flat. Price moves with the size, the finish, how much digging the base takes and any footings for a cover, and the schedule mostly turns on the weather, so your written estimate is where you'll see your own numbers.
Patios often come with other work. If you'd like a stone or brick pattern pressed into the surface, we handle that through our stamped concrete services and plan it with the patio from the start. If you need a walkway from the driveway or the side gate, our concrete sidewalk building can meet the patio at the same height.
What happens after you call about a patio in Wesley Chapel?
From your first call to the final walk-through, you deal with me, and you know what's happening before each step starts.
Call or send a request
We get back to you, then I come out to measure the yard and talk through the finish and any cover plans.
Get your written price
You get a written price based on my measurements. Once you say go, we take care of the permit paperwork if the job needs one.
Forming, pouring and finishing
My crew forms, pours and finishes with me on site. Summer rain, June through September, can push a pour date, so build in some slack.
Walk the finished patio
Before we pack up, we walk the patio with you and clean up the site. I'll tell you when it's ready for foot traffic and furniture.
Why Wesley Chapel homeowners call AJ Wesley Chapel Concrete Company
The owner measures every patio
I do every estimate visit myself, so the person pricing your patio is the one standing there when it's poured.
In business since 2023
I worked concrete crews every summer and started here in 2023, so I know what Florida heat does to a fresh slab.
Licensed and fully insured crew
We're licensed and fully insured, and I'm happy to show you the paperwork before anyone sets a form in your yard.
Fast, honest answers
Ask anything and you'll get a straight answer, even if it's that you don't need us. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Get a written price for your new patio
Tell us the patio's rough size, the finish you have in mind and whether a roof or pergola might come later. We reply within 1 business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
Concrete patio examples
Scroll through these example patios to compare broom, trowel and stamped finishes, and picture what might work behind your house.
Patio questions we hear most
These are the patio questions Wesley Chapel homeowners ask us most. If yours isn't here, call or send the form and I'll answer it for your yard.
How much does a concrete patio cost in the Tampa area?
A concrete patio in the Tampa area usually costs about $4 to $12 per square foot, including materials and labor. A plain broom finish on easy ground sits toward the low end, and stamped or decorative work pushes it higher. I'll measure your yard and put your own price in writing.
Is a concrete slab or pavers better for a patio in Wesley Chapel?
Around Tampa, pavers are the main patio material because they handle soil movement better than a solid slab, and single pavers can be replaced if the ground settles. They also stay cooler underfoot in the summer sun. A slab gives up that piece-by-piece repair, but you get one smooth surface with the finish you choose.
What is the best finish for a concrete patio?
Broom and trowel finishes give a patio a subtle texture, while stamped and stenciled designs add a pattern and a more personal look. It's worth settling the finish before you hire anyone, so you can pick a contractor who does that finish regularly.
Can I put a pergola over a concrete patio in Wesley Chapel?
Yes, but a roof or pergola needs its own separate footings for its posts, so it's best planned together with the patio. Building those supports into the design from the start is much simpler than cutting into a finished slab later. Mention it at the estimate even if the cover is years away.
How often does a concrete patio need sealing?
Sealers wear down with foot traffic and weather, so one concrete supplier's guide advises resealing regularly, following the sealer maker's instructions or as the surface needs it. The first coat waits until the concrete has cured, which that guide puts at 28 days or more after the pour. Sealing keeps moisture and grime out, which helps the patio keep its look and hold up.
What happens if concrete is poured in hot weather?
Concrete poured in hot weather generally lasts about as well as concrete poured in mild weather, as long as it reaches proper strength and curing keeps the surface from drying out. That second part is where summer pours go wrong, so we keep a fresh patio from drying out too fast while it cures.
Patios across Wesley Chapel and nearby
We're based in Wesley Chapel and build patios across the cities around it in Pasco and Hillsborough counties, from Land O' Lakes to Zephyrhills. Pick yours below or call us.
Ready to plan your Wesley Chapel patio?
We're open seven days a week until 11 PM, so call (813) 471-5891 while you're standing in the yard picturing it.