Concrete Patios in San Antonio

Patio types we match projects for

• New standalone backyard patios
• Extensions to an existing patio slab
• Covered patio pads sized for a future cover or pergola
• Outdoor kitchen and grill-station pads
• Hot tub and spa pads (thicker slab, engineered for the load)
• Walkways connecting driveway to patio to gate

What a good patio pour includes

Same fundamentals as a driveway, sized for lighter loads: excavation, compacted base, forms, rebar or fiber mesh, and a proper finish. Drainage matters — the slab should slope away from the house at roughly 1/4 inch per foot so water doesn't pool at your foundation. Control joints should be cut in a pattern that suits the slab shape, not just chopped every ten feet by habit.

Finish options

• Broom finish. Standard, slip-resistant, and the most affordable.
• Smooth trowel. Cleaner look, more slippery when wet — usually avoided outdoors.
• Stamped or stained. Turns a plain slab into something that reads as stone, brick, or wood. See our stamped and decorative concrete page.
• Exposed aggregate. Textured, non-slip, and hides dirt well.

Timeline and what to expect

Most residential patios are a 2–3 day job on site. Cure time before heavy use is about a week. If you're pouring next to an existing slab, the contractor should use expansion joint material between the two so they can move independently — otherwise the seam cracks.

What affects the price

• Square footage and shape (irregular shapes take longer to form)
• Thickness — a plain sitting patio can be 4 inches; a hot-tub pad may need 6
• Finish type — plain broom vs. stamped, stained, or exposed aggregate
• Site access for the concrete truck or a pump
• Whether you need to demo an existing patio first

Ballpark numbers per square foot are in our concrete slab cost guide. Real quotes list actual numbers for your specific project. If your driveway also needs work, ask the contractor to bid both — you may save on the trip and setup. See new driveway installation.