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Decorative concrete in Daphne AL - color and texture on a slab that's solid underneath

Plain gray concrete that's worn, stained or just dull? We add color, texture and a sealed finish that suits your house and holds up.

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Decorative exposed-aggregate concrete patio beneath a wooden pergola beside a stone-faced house.
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  • Free quotes on site.
  • We respond within 1 business day.

Decorative concrete finishes we offer

  • Stamped patterns

    We color fresh concrete, press it with rubber mats while it's soft so it looks like stone, brick or tile, then seal it. It works well on new patios and walks.

  • Over concrete you already have

    A thin cement topping bonded over your slab can renew a worn or plain surface without a tear-out, as long as the concrete under it checks out.

  • Color and stain

    Color can be mixed into the concrete or stained onto the surface, and we help you pick a shade that sits well with your brick, siding or roof.

Can my old concrete be made to look new, or does it need replacing?

Decorative concrete in Daphne means adding color, texture, a stamped pattern or a sealed finish so your patio, walk or driveway looks like more than a plain gray slab. It can go on a new pour or on concrete you already have, as a thin overlay over a slab that's still solid.

Most calls start with a slab that's tired but still holding together, or a new stamped concrete patio someone has been picturing for a while. The price turns on whether we pour new or top what's there, the size, the pattern and color you pick, and how much prep the old slab needs. The schedule turns on the same things plus the weather, because fresh stamping and sealer both need the right conditions. If the budget gets tight, cut the fancy pattern before you cut the base, because the base is the one part you can't redo later without tearing it all out. Your written estimate prices out the main parts so you can see where the money goes.

Decorative concrete, from the slab up

I start by checking the slab you have, because a topping only holds on solid concrete. If yours isn't solid, I'll tell you it needs to come out instead of selling you a finish that won't last.

  • Checking the slab you have

    We look for wide cracks, sinking and loose spots, because a slab that moves will crack any topping we bond to it.

  • Planning the work around it

    When a slope needs concrete retaining walls or a room needs concrete floor installation first, we plan that work so it matches the finish.

  • Packing the base on new pours

    On new pours we dig out and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, because no finish can make up for a soft base.

  • Joints hidden in the pattern

    Decorative slabs crack like any slab, so we cut control joints, lines that tell cracks where to go, and hide them in the pattern.

Why homeowners call Precision Daphne Concrete

I started pouring patios and walks for neighbors on weekends and turned it into a business in 2013. I learned from older finishers who made you redo an edge until it was right, and that's still how we finish.

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  • I look at the job myself

    I come out to look at most jobs myself, and our own crew does the work with me running it. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.

  • Licensed and insured for Alabama work

    We're fully licensed and insured. If you're building under the state's homeowner exemption, the home builders licensing board says any subcontractor whose share tops $10,000.00 must be licensed.

  • The part you can't see

    I care most about the base and the cure, because a slab can look fine the day we leave, and I want it holding up long after that.

What happens after you call about decorative concrete?

We plan the finish around how you'll use the space and what your slab can take, so the visit starts with questions about the patio, walk or drive you have in mind.

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  1. You call or send the form

    Call (251) 572-8074 or use the form, and most of the time I'm the one who calls you back.

  2. I look at the slab

    I come out, check the concrete you have and ask how you'll use the space, so we pick a finish that fits both.

  3. A written estimate

    You get a written estimate with the main parts priced out. If you hire us, we check permits, do the work and walk it with you.

Stone-faced concrete entry steps with broad gray treads lead to a white front door above a paved landing.

Get a decorative concrete estimate for your patio or walk

Send photos of your existing slab, its rough size and the finish you want, or email info@concretedaphne.com. We respond within 1 business day, most of the time with me calling, and the on-site quote is free and obligation-free.

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Decorative concrete questions we get

Can an overlay fix my old concrete patio instead of replacing it?

Yes, as long as the slab underneath is solid and clean enough to bond to. A topping only holds as well as what it's stuck to, so a slab that's sinking or broken up needs to come out first.

How much does stamped concrete cost in Daphne?

Installed stamped concrete in nearby Fairhope usually runs about $12 to $25 per square foot. That's what the market charges, not our quote, and your written estimate from the visit prices out the main parts of your own job.

How do I know when stamped concrete needs resealing?

Reseal when the surface stops shedding water and stains or the color starts looking flat, not on a set schedule. Trade guidance warns that resealing every year just to keep a high gloss can cause problems.

Is sealed stamped concrete slippery when wet?

It can be, especially right after it's sealed. The fix is a traction additive, a fine grit mixed into the final coat of sealer, and it's worth asking for around a pool or on steps.

What is the best way to color a concrete patio?

For most patios, integral color, mixed through the full depth of the concrete, is the forgiving choice, because a chip or saw cut shows the same color and the slab ages without pale scars. It won't give you the deepest or brightest tones, so if you want those we'll talk about a stain on top.

Can stamped concrete be poured on a hot summer day?

Yes, with a plan for the heat. Heat shortens the window for a clean stamp, so trade guidance has crews pour smaller sections, bring extra hands and stamp early on hot, dry or windy days, and it's fair to ask any contractor how they handle it.

Decorative concrete in Daphne and the cities around it

Who issues a permit depends on where the work sits. If your job reaches into the public right-of-way, like a driveway apron or a walk at the street, the City of Daphne's Public Works office issues that permit, and a culvert along a city street needs its own permit. For work on the rest of your lot, the city's Building Inspection Department issues building permits and does the inspections, so that's the office to ask whether your patio or walk needs one. When a job needs a permit, we help with the paperwork and work with that office for you.

Around Daphne, a lot of the patios and walks we look at are sound but plain, and plenty of newer houses want a finish that goes with the brick from the start. We do the same work in Spanish Fort and Fairhope, across Baldwin County and over in Mobile.