Concrete patio construction in Apopka FL - a slab that stays flat and holds up
Bare dirt, a cracked old slab or water pooling by the back door? We pour a patio that sits on firm ground and drains away.
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What goes into building a new concrete patio in Apopka?
Concrete patio construction in Apopka means building a new outdoor slab from the ground up, so you end up with a flat, solid floor for chairs, a grill or a table that sheds rain away from your house.
Most people who call about a patio have bare dirt out back, pavers that have sunk, or an old slab that's cracked and tips toward the door. The price mostly moves with the size, how much ground we have to dig out and pack, how easy it is to get concrete to the spot, and the finish you pick. The schedule turns on the permit question, the weather and the curing wait, which is the time the slab needs to harden before you use it. You get your own figure at the estimate, with everything it covers spelled out, and before we start we check with the building office that covers your address.
How can you tell your old patio needs replacing?
Water sitting by the door
If rain puddles against the house after a storm, the slab has usually settled or was poured sloping the wrong way. Every storm that sends water toward the foundation instead of away from it adds to the problem, so this one's worth fixing soon.
Cracks that keep spreading
A crack or two is normal. Cracks that widen, multiply and start chipping at the edges usually mean the ground under the slab moved, and if you wait, pieces break loose and a few patched cracks turn into a full tear-out.
One corner sitting lower
When one side or corner drops, the base under it was likely never packed and has settled with the dirt. The step it leaves is a trip hazard, and it lets more water get under the slab and wash out more ground.
How we build a concrete patio
We start by digging out the soft dirt and firming up the subgrade, which is the ground the slab sits on, because a base that's only raked level settles and takes the concrete down with it. Then we check where the water runs, set the forms so the slab falls away from the house, and add rebar where the job calls for it, since that steel keeps cracked pieces from pulling apart. We time the pour to stay out of the worst heat of the day, and we keep extra water out of the mix even when it would make finishing easier, because it weakens the slab. After finishing we cut control joints, shallow grooves that give cracks a straight line to follow, then keep the slab from drying out too fast while it cures. If the budget's tight, put the money into the base and keep the finish simple, because nobody sees the base on day one but you can't fix it later without tearing the patio out. The work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
A patio usually ties into something else in the yard. If you want a pattern or color on the surface, our stamped concrete services can be part of the same pour, and concrete sidewalk building gives you a walkway from the driveway or side gate so nobody crosses wet grass to get to the patio.
Broom finish slab
This is the plain gray patio with a light texture dragged across the top with a broom, which gives your feet grip when it's wet from rain or a hose. It suits most backyards and leaves more of the budget for the base.
Stamped or colored surface
A pattern pressed into the fresh concrete, or color mixed in, suits a patio that's the main spot for having people over. It costs more and still needs a good base under it, so we price both in the same estimate.
Get a free on-site estimate for your patio
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set up a visit. I'll come out, measure and give you a free estimate with no obligation, spelling out what the price covers.
(407) 358-0192- Based in
- Apopka, FL 32712
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
What happens when you call us about a patio in Apopka?
From your side, it's a call, one visit and an estimate that spells out the price before anything gets dug up, then the work and a walk-through at the end.
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Call or send us a message
Call (407) 358-0192 or fill out the form, and we'll set a time to come out. Let us know if there's an old slab to tear out, since that changes what I'll look at.
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I come out and measure
I look at the spot, measure, check where the water runs and ask a lot of questions about how you'll use the patio. Your estimate spells out what's in it, from the digging and base work to the finish, so you can see what you're paying for.
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We prep, pour and walk through
Once you say go, we sort out the permit question, prep the ground and pour. When it's done we walk the finished patio together, and I'll tell you how long to stay off it while it cures.
Why Apopka homeowners call Custom Apopka Concrete for patios
On a patio, the part that decides how it holds up is the ground under it, so that's what I look at first. Set up a visit or call (407) 358-0192.
I come out to your yard
I usually come out myself to look at the job and talk it through, and our own crew does the work. That way the person who heard what you want is the one who planned the base and the finish.
Pouring flatwork since 2021
I started this business in Apopka in 2021 after learning concrete on my own house and on other crews. We're best known for flatwork, the flat jobs like driveways, patios and slabs, where the ground prep gets real attention.
Licensed and fully insured
Custom Apopka Concrete is licensed and fully insured. You're not hiring a crew that leaves the risk of working on your property with you.
Patio permits and site work in Apopka
The City of Apopka requires a building permit to build, alter or repair a structure, and its list names fences, garages, signs and additions but not patios, so that list alone doesn't settle whether your patio needs one. Before we start, we check with the city's Building-Safety Department, and when a permit is needed we file it as the licensed contractor through the online portal on the city's permitting page and keep you posted along the way. The city also says many lenders want its final inspection and approval before they release the last of the funds, so if a loan is paying for the work, plan around that inspection.
On patio jobs around here we often find the old slab was laid over dirt that was raked flat and never packed, or poured so it tips toward the back door. We dig that out and start the base over, and we run into the same thing on jobs in Ocoee and Winter Garden.
Questions about concrete patios in Apopka
How much does a concrete patio cost in Apopka, FL?
A concrete patio in the Orlando area usually costs about $4 to $7 per square foot, with materials and labor included. Where yours lands depends on the size, how much base work the ground needs, how easy the spot is to reach and the finish you pick, and your estimate spells all of that out.
How does summer heat affect pouring a concrete patio?
Summer is when most hot-weather concrete problems show up, and a sunny, windy day needs more care than a calm, humid one because the surface dries out faster. A ready-mix trade group advises pouring early in the morning whenever possible, so on hot days in Apopka expect our crew to show up early.
How do I compare bids for a concrete patio?
Ask each contractor how they'll firm up the ground, how they'll cure the slab and how they'll handle the heat on pour day, not just what it costs. Sand packs down less predictably than clay and can shift under the slab unless it's firmed up before the pour. One concrete products maker says adding water on site to cool the mix or make it easier to work shouldn't be allowed, because it hurts the slab's strength and how long it lasts.
What causes cracks in a new concrete patio?
The usual causes are a base that settles, a slab that dries too fast, and joints cut late or skipped. A web of short surface cracks can show up during finishing when the top dries before the water inside the mix rises to it. Poor curing can also lead to shrinkage cracks, scaling and flaking, which is why we protect the slab from dry air, wind and sharp temperature swings while it cures.
When can I seal a new concrete patio?
One supplier's guide says to wait until the concrete has cured for at least 28 days before sealing. After that, reseal on the schedule the sealer maker gives or when the surface starts to look worn, since sealing helps the slab keep its look and hold up longer.
Can I put a pergola or roof over a concrete patio?
Yes, but a roof or pergola needs its own footings, which are the concrete bases set under each post. Tell me about it at the estimate so we plan those footings with the patio instead of cutting into a new slab later.
Other concrete work that goes with a patio
If you'd like the patio to look like stone, brick or tile, stamping presses a pattern into the fresh concrete, and color can go in too.
A patio gets used more when there's a path to it, so a walkway from the driveway or side gate keeps feet out of the grass and mud.
Cities where we build concrete patios
Custom Apopka Concrete is based in Apopka, FL, and we build patios in the cities around it across the Orlando area. The 12 cities below each have their own page, from Orlando to Mount Dora, and we work in places beyond them too.
Get your new patio measured and priced
Call (407) 358-0192 or use the form, and if you have a rough size, the spot on the lot and any roof or pergola plans in mind, we can cover more on the first visit.
Apopka, FL