Concrete Patios in Brookline, MA
Expand Your Living Space Outdoors
A concrete patio allows you to use your backyard as an extension of your home by creating an area for outdoor activities such as dining, entertaining, and relaxation. Brookline Concrete Services creates custom-designed and installed concrete patios in Massachusetts that are able to withstand its harsh weather conditions and create a wonderful environment for relaxation and entertainment.
I have been building patios in Brookline for more than ten years. The ones I see today that still look great and continue to function perfectly each had several things in common: proper base preparation, sufficient thickness, appropriate drainage, and professional finishing.
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Why Choose a Concrete Patio?
Concrete patios provide many benefits that make them a “smart” option for homes in Brookline:
Durability: When properly installed, concrete will last through freezing and thawing cycles as well as heavy usage and years of weather conditions without cracking, rotting, warping, or deteriorating.
Low Maintenance: The upkeep of concrete is very low; just occasional sealing and cleaning to keep it looking new.
Design Flexibility: Concrete can be finished from a simple brushed finish to an elaborate stamp pattern to fit your design style and budget.
Cost-Effective: Concrete provides you with long-term value; lower cost of installation than pavers, lower maintenance than wood decks.
Seamless Surface: With no space between individual pieces of material (like pavers), weeds cannot grow between cracks, and there are no settling issues to deal with. A single piece of material to clean and maintain.
Concrete Patio Designs: Create Your Vision
We work with you to design patios that fit your property and lifestyle:
Size and Shape of Your Patio: Our patio designs will be created to fit your property and meet your functional needs, whether it is a rectangular, curved, multi-level, or free-form patio.
Your Patio & Your Yard’s Existing Features: We also take into account how you want to use your garden and pool (if you have one), as well as any existing structures on your property, when we place your patio so that all of your outdoor living spaces look cohesive.
Where You Want To Walk: When designing your patio, we are going to think about how you want to flow from door to door, from walkway to walkway, and how you can create an easy flow from one area to another.
Amount of Sun/Shade Desired for Patio: Finally, we are going to consider where you would like to sit in the sun or under a shaded structure, such as a pergola or a patio umbrella, when we design your patio.
Concrete Patio Finishes: The Right Texture for Your Needs
Choose from various concrete patio finishes:
The Broom Finish: It is an old-fashioned but textured finish produced when a broom is dragged through the wet concrete. The broom finish has good non-slip properties, is very functional, and is one of the most inexpensive of all finishes. It is perfect for regular use.
A Smooth Troweled Finish: It is a contemporary, nearly smooth finish (with little or no texture). This type of finish produces a clean, modern look. A smooth troweled finish is best suited for covered porches, where slip-resistance is not as important.
An Exposed Aggregate Finish: It is a decorative finish that shows the aggregate material in the concrete mixture. An exposed aggregate finish provides an excellent degree of traction and will also hide small imperfections. An exposed aggregate finish is ideal for pool decks and high-traffic areas.
Stamped Patterns: They are textured patterns that mimic natural stone, brick, or tile. Stamped patterned finishes provide an interesting visual element and can create a high-end look for your patio.
Colored Concrete: It is a method of adding color to your concrete using either integral color or surface stain to produce customized colors that match your home and landscaping.
We help you select finishes based on aesthetic appeal, functionality, and budget.
Concrete Patios and Walkways: Connected Spaces
Our patio designs are integrated into concrete walkway design; connecting pathways create seamless, cohesive outdoor environments. We design both patios and walkways to provide you with an unbroken route of travel from your back door or winding paths through your garden.
Visual continuity is created by matching finishes on your patios and walkways. Visual definition of different areas in your space (zones) can be created by contrasting textures or colors, but still maintain the overall harmony of your outdoor environment.
Concrete Patios and Steps: Managing Grade Changes
If you have a sloping yard, we can include a set of concrete patio stairs. The addition of stairs allows users to safely transition from one level to another and provides an element of architectural interest to the patio area. We can build the stairs to match your patio’s surface finish and ensure they are structurally sound in their connection to the rest of the patio area.
When designing the steps, we take into account the riser height (the vertical distance between each step), the tread depth (the horizontal distance of each step), and how comfortable the user will find them to walk upon. We design the steps according to all applicable building codes while at the same time making sure that they do not feel unnatural or awkward when used by the end-user.
Ready to Create Your Outdoor Living Space?
Let’s discuss your concrete patio project. We’ll assess your property, explore design options, and provide a detailed quote. Whether you want a simple gathering space or an elaborate outdoor room, we’ll build a patio that enhances your home and lifestyle.
Contact Brookline Concrete Services today to schedule your free consultation. Our concrete patio contractors are ready to transform your backyard.