A custom patio for how you live outside
A patio gives you a dry, level place to eat, relax and entertain outdoors, and it is part of a broader move toward a more casual, informal way of living. You can add real living space to your home without spending a lot of money by building a concrete patio.
Patio materials have become more popular as they have improved. Bothell Concrete Contractor builds patios with concrete, brick and stone. With concrete colors and coatings we can give you the look of authentic stone, rock or brick without the cost, and blending brick trim with concrete creates a look that is all your own.
Planning your patio
- Size and shape. Think about what goes on it: a table and chairs, a grill, lounge chairs or a fire table, plus room to walk around them.
- Connection. Plan how the patio meets the house, the lawn and any walkway that leads to it.
- Drainage. A patio needs a gentle slope away from your house so rain runs off instead of pooling against the foundation.
- Base. A compacted gravel base keeps the slab even and helps prevent cracking and settling.
Patio finishes
A broom finish keeps things simple with good grip. Exposed aggregate gives a natural, pebbled texture. Stamped and colored concrete looks like stone, slate or brick, and brick trim frames the patio and ties it to the house. See stamped and decorative concrete.
Patios in Bothell and Mill Creek
We build patios in Bothell’s 98011, 98012 and 98021 ZIP codes and in Mill Creek. Tell us what you have in mind: call (425) 230-3189 for a free consultation.