Concrete Patios

A patio extends your living space outdoors, creating a perfect spot for family gatherings, grilling, or simply relaxing after work. When it comes to patio materials, concrete offers advantages that wood decks and pavers cannot match. Concrete patios require minimal maintenance, resist weather damage, and can be customized with various colors, textures, and patterns.

Unlike wood decks that need regular staining, sealing, and eventual board replacement, concrete patios need only occasional cleaning and optional sealing every few years. You will not deal with rotting boards, splintering, or insect damage. Concrete also stays cooler than composite decking in summer and will not warp or fade over time.

At MonarchHill Henderson Concrete, we design and build custom patios that fit your yard, budget, and lifestyle. Whether you want a simple rectangular slab for outdoor dining or an elaborate entertainment area with multiple levels, we bring your vision to life. We serve homeowners throughout Henderson, KY with quality workmanship and honest pricing.

Many people think concrete means boring gray slabs. That could not be further from the truth. Modern concrete offers incredible design flexibility. You can choose from multiple finish options to create a patio that complements your home architecture and reflects your personal style.

Popular Patio Design Options:

• Stamped concrete that mimics stone, brick, or tile patterns
• Colored concrete in earthy tones or custom shades
• Exposed aggregate for natural texture and slip resistance
• Smooth trowel finishes for a clean, modern look
• Broom finishes for subtle texture and traction
• Decorative borders and inlays with contrasting colors
• Integration with landscaping features like planters or fire pits

Stamped and decorative concrete has become extremely popular for patios. We can create the look of natural flagstone, slate, or even wood planks at a fraction of the cost. The patterns are incredibly realistic, and the color options are virtually unlimited. You get the aesthetic appeal of premium materials with the durability and low maintenance of concrete.

During your free consultation, we will discuss your design preferences and show you samples of different finishes and colors. We can also provide photos of past projects to help you visualize options. Our goal is to create a patio that exceeds your expectations while staying within your budget.

A beautiful patio starts with proper planning and preparation. We do not cut corners on the details that matter. First, we help you choose the right location, considering sun exposure, drainage, access from your home, and views. The patio should feel like a natural extension of your indoor living space.

Next, we handle all the groundwork. We excavate to the proper depth, typically 6 to 8 inches for patios, and ensure the subgrade is stable. If we encounter soft soil, we address it before proceeding. Then we install a compacted gravel base that provides drainage and prevents settling. This base preparation is critical for preventing cracks and uneven settling over time.

We also plan for proper drainage. Patios must slope slightly away from your house to direct water runoff. We typically use a slope of one-quarter inch per foot. This gentle grade is barely noticeable but prevents water from pooling on the surface or flowing toward your foundation. In areas with poor drainage, we may recommend additional solutions like catch basins or drainage channels.

When we pour the concrete, we use a quality mix designed for flatwork and reinforce it with wire mesh or fiber reinforcement. Our finishing crew creates the surface texture you want, whether that is a smooth finish, broom finish, or decorative stamp pattern. We cut control joints to manage natural cracking and apply a curing compound to ensure the concrete reaches full strength. The result is a patio that looks great and performs well for decades.