New concrete patio along the back of a detached house

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Concrete Patios and Walkways in Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington & Hamilton

Air-entrained concrete poured on a compacted granular base, so it survives Ontario freeze-thaw.

  • Written fixed-price quote, HST shown
  • Air-entrained concrete on every pour
  • Graded to shed water away from the house

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Concrete patios and walkways

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  • Licensed & insured
  • WSIB covered
  • Written fixed-price quotes
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  • Written workmanship warranty

What's included

Concrete fails from the bottom up

Most cracked and heaved patios weren't poured badly. They were poured on a base that was never compacted, or on clay that holds water and lifts in winter.

  • Site prep

    • Excavation and haul-away
    • Grading so water runs away from the house
    • Granular A base compacted in lifts
  • Concrete

    • Air-entrained mix from a ready-mix plant
    • Wire mesh or rebar where loads call for it
    • Control joints at the right spacing
  • Finishes

    • Broom finish for grip
    • Smooth trowel with a tooled border
    • Exposed aggregate
  • What we pour

    • Back patios and side walkways
    • Front steps and landings
    • Shed and hot tub pads
Broom-finished concrete walkway leading to the side door of a Port Credit semi
Port Credit, Mississauga. Side walkway regraded to run water to the street.
Concrete patio with a tooled border behind a Bronte home
Bronte, Oakville. Patio and step down to the lawn in one pour.

How we build it

How we pour a patio that lasts

  1. Site visit and layout

    We mark out the shape, check the grade with a level, and note downspouts and window wells that affect drainage.

  2. Utility locates

    Locates are booked through Ontario One Call before any digging.

  3. Excavate and base

    Dig out to firm soil, lay Granular A and compact it in lifts.

  4. Forms and pour

    Forms set with slope away from the house, reinforcement placed, concrete poured and finished.

  5. Joints and cure

    Control joints cut, then the slab is kept damp and covered while it cures.

  6. Seal and hand over

    Sealer once cured, and a care sheet about salt and snow removal.

Cost

What a concrete patio costs

Concrete is priced by area and thickness, but excavation and base are often half the work.

Every quote is a fixed price for your house, with HST shown as its own line.

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  • AccessA backyard we can reach with a small machine costs less than one where everything goes in by wheelbarrow.
  • RemovalBreaking out an old patio or interlock adds labour and disposal.
  • FinishBroom finish is standard.
  • StepsFormed steps take more labour per square foot than a flat slab.

FAQ

Concrete patios and walkways questions

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Poured concrete costs less up front and lasts for decades if it is air-entrained and placed on a properly compacted base. Interlock costs more, but single pavers can be lifted and relaid if the ground settles, and it does not crack the way a slab can.

Light foot traffic is usually fine after a day or two, and furniture after about a week. Concrete keeps gaining strength for around 28 days, so keep heavy loads off until then.

Concrete shrinks as it cures, so some cracking is normal. Control joints decide where it cracks: in a straight line at the joint instead of across the slab.

Get a price on your patio or walkway

We measure, check the grade and give you a fixed price that includes excavation, base and finish.