Concrete patio construction in Atascocita TX - a slab that drains and stays level
A cracked old slab or a muddy backyard? We build a patio on packed ground that sends rain away from your house.
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What goes into a new concrete patio in Atascocita?
Concrete patio construction in Atascocita is flatwork, the flat, ground-level concrete we also pour for walks and driveways, and we build each patio slab to carry your furniture, a grill or even an outdoor kitchen.
Most people call us about a backyard that's bare dirt, a small slab by the back door that's cracked or sinking, or water that sits against the house after every storm. The price moves with the size of the patio, how much soft dirt has to come out and be replaced with packed fill, how much steel goes in and the finish you pick, while the schedule turns on rain, the cure before you can use it and whether your address needs a county permit first. I'll put your own figure in a written estimate that spells out what's included and what isn't. We're based in Atascocita and also build patios in Humble, Baytown, Spring and the cities around them.
How do you know your patio needs to be redone?
Cracks that keep growing
A crack or two is normal in any slab, but cracks that widen every summer or run in all directions usually mean the dirt underneath was never packed and has been settling. Each one lets more rain get under the slab, which washes out more support and speeds up the next crack.
One side sinking or tilting
When a corner drops or a section rocks underfoot, the ground under that spot has moved, often because it was raked level instead of dug out and packed. Waiting turns it into a trip hazard and leaves you with a slab too far gone to patch.
Water pooling near the house
Puddles that sit by the back door after rain mean the patio falls toward the house instead of away from it. Every storm that drains that way keeps water against your foundation and keeps the soil under the slab soft.
How we handle concrete patio construction
At the first visit I ask about any roof, pergola or outdoor kitchen you might add later, because those plans change the steel and the supports we lay out, and we settle where the rain will go before a single form goes in. Then our crew digs out the soft dirt and packs the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, instead of raking it level, sets the forms so the slab falls away from your house, and ties in rebar, the steel bars that hold the concrete together. I check the forms and steel before the truck comes, we pour early so midday heat doesn't leave a weak, dusty top, and we cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a straight line to crack along instead of a random one, while the concrete is still fresh. After that you stay off it while it cures, the stretch when concrete gains its strength. If the budget gets tight, I'll tell you to save on the finish and not the base, because a plain top can be stained or sealed down the road but nobody can fix the base once it's poured.
A patio often brings other work with it. If you'd like a stone or tile look pressed into the surface, that's our stamped concrete services, and if you want a walkway tying the patio to the side yard or front, we plan it into the same layout through our concrete sidewalk building.
Broom finish
A stiff broom drawn across the fresh concrete leaves fine lines that give your feet grip when the slab is wet. It suits most backyards and keeps the cost down, which leaves more of the budget for the base.
Stamped finish
The surface is pressed with a pattern and colored to look like stone, brick or tile. It suits owners who want the patio to be a feature of the yard and are fine paying more for it.
Get a free written estimate for your patio
We reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out, measure and look at the ground. The estimate is free, in writing and comes with no pressure to book.
(713) 325-6337- Based in
- Humble, TX 77346
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
What happens after you ask us about a patio?
Here's how a patio job runs with us, from your first call to the final walk-through, and who you'll be dealing with at each step.
Call or send the form
Call (713) 325-6337 or use the form, and we'll set a time for me to come out. It helps to have the rough size, the finish you like and any roof, pergola or outdoor kitchen plans ready.
I measure and check the ground
I measure, look at the soil and where your rain runs, and check whether Harris County or a city covers your address. You then get a written estimate that lists what's included and what isn't, so there's no guessing about the price.
We prep, form and pour
Our crew digs out and packs the base, then sets the forms and steel. I check all of it myself before we pour.
We walk the finished patio
Once the concrete has cured, we walk the job with you and look at the edges, joints and slope together. Our work is satisfaction guaranteed, so that's the time to tell us if anything isn't right.
Why Atascocita homeowners call T&J for a patio
The owner measures your yard
I come out myself to look at the job and take the measurements, and I'm on site while our crew works, checking the forms and steel before we pour. You're never handed off to someone who hasn't seen your yard.
Trained on crews around here
Before I started T&J in Atascocita in 2023, I spent years as the right hand to another concrete contractor in this area, running the crew and checking grades and forms. That's where I learned to catch mistakes before the truck shows up.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured. That matters when a crew, a concrete truck and a lot of weight are working a few feet from your house.
The ground under a patio decides how it holds up, so tell us about your yard and I'll come look at it.
Concrete patios, drainage and permits in Atascocita
Who handles the permit depends on where your lot falls, because some lots we work on come under Harris County and some under a city. If your property sits in a flood hazard area, the county requires a permit for any work there, grading and paving included. Whether your patio needs one isn't settled until we know your address and flood status, so I check which office covers you before we plan the job and help you with the paperwork when it's needed. You can check your flood status yourself too, with the number in the questions below.
Around Houston, drainage on and around a patio isn't optional, because a base that holds water lets the soil move and the slab settle, and standing water wears the surface faster. That's why I look at where water crosses your whole yard, not just the patio footprint, and we see the same ground on jobs in Humble and Baytown.
Questions about concrete patios in Atascocita
How much does a concrete patio cost in Atascocita?
A concrete patio in the Houston area usually costs about $4 to $12 per square foot, with materials and labor included. That's the going rate around Houston, not our quote, and a plain broom finish sits toward the low end while stamped work and extra steel push it up. Your written estimate gives the figure for your own yard.
How long does a concrete patio last compared to pavers?
Around Houston, a concrete patio lasts about 30 to 50 years on average, against about 25 to 35 years for brick pavers. How long yours lasts comes down mostly to the base under it and how well water drains off it.
Does a concrete patio need rebar?
Rebar isn't always required in a patio, but it's recommended, especially under heavy things like patio furniture or an outdoor kitchen. If a kitchen is in your plans even a few years out, steel belongs in the slab now, because it can't be added once the concrete is poured.
Can I add a pergola or roof over my concrete patio later?
Yes, but a roof or pergola needs its own footings for the posts, separate from the patio slab. Bring it up before we start so those footings fit the layout instead of being cut in afterward.
How do I find out if my property is in a flood hazard area in Harris County?
Call the Harris County permit division at 713-274-3900 for an unofficial answer on whether your property is in a flood hazard area. Knowing early tells you which county rules shape your patio, and I look into it when I check which office covers your address.
What is the best way to clean a concrete patio?
A garden hose is the best tool, used to rinse off dirt, weeds and debris on a regular basis. Skip harsh chemical cleaners, because they can break down the concrete over time.
Other concrete work around a new patio
Stamped concrete services
If a plain gray slab feels too bare, a pressed pattern and color can give your patio the look of stone or brick without pavers that shift.
Concrete sidewalk building
A new patio usually needs a way to reach it, and a poured walk from the driveway or side gate keeps feet out of the mud and grass.
Where we build concrete patios
T&J Atascocita Concrete Construction is based in Atascocita, TX, and we build patios across the cities around it, including Humble and Spring. Twelve cities have their own page below, and if you don't see yours, call and ask.
Humble, TX
Plan your patio before the forms go in
Calling now lets us work your roof, kitchen and drainage plans into the layout while they're still lines on paper instead of concrete.