Outdoor Concrete Living Spaces
You deserve an outdoor space where you can host weekend barbecues, sit by a fire pit, and watch your kids play without tripping over cracked pavers or rotting wood planks. We install the kind of concrete patios Fort Collins families can enjoy for decades. Our harsh Colorado winters and intense summer sun make short work of poorly built outdoor slabs. If a contractor skips the prep work, your patio will crack and heave after the first hard freeze. We prevent this by building our patios on a deep, packed gravel base that drains water away from your home and resists ground movement.
We believe your backyard should feel like an extension of your home. Our team works with you to design a shape and size that fits your yard naturally. We can pour simple, clean broom-finished slabs or transition to high-end stamped concrete finishes that mimic natural stone or slate. Our owner, Andrew, makes sure every project gets individual attention, grading the ground correctly so rainwater drains safely away from your house foundation. We can also tie your new patio into your existing sidewalks to create a smooth, connected path around your property.
Our process is clean, fast, and straightforward. We arrive on time, protect your grass and landscaping as much as possible, and haul away all old materials when we're done. We use high-quality, air-entrained concrete mixes that handle the constant freeze-thaw cycles of the Front Range. When you work with Above and Below Concrete, you get a licensed and insured crew that stays on the job until you are fully satisfied with the finished patio.
Service Options
Patio Finishes We Offer
Broom-Finished Concrete
Our most popular option for clean, modern backyard spaces. We pull a specialized concrete broom across the wet surface to create a slip-resistant texture that's safe for wet feet and winter snow.
Stamped and Colored Concrete
If you want the look of high-end stone without the weeds and shifting of individual pavers, we offer stamped finishes. We imprint patterns into the wet concrete and apply rich colors to match your home.
Exposed Aggregate
We wash away the top layer of concrete paste to reveal the smooth, natural stones embedded inside the mix, creating a highly durable, textured surface with a unique look.
Our Process
Our Patio Installation Process
Site Prep and Digging
We mark out the shape of your new patio, excavate the sod, and dig down to make room for our thick gravel sub-base, ensuring proper slope for water drainage.
Gravel Base Compaction
Forming and Reinforcement
Pouring and Finishing
Control Joints and Curing
Pricing Guide
What Determines Patio Pricing
Size and Access
Larger patios require more concrete and labor. If your backyard has tight gates or steep slopes that prevent us from using our standard machines, we have to haul concrete by hand, which takes more time.
Decorative Finishes
A standard broom-finished patio is the most cost-effective option. Adding custom colors, borders, or stamped textures increases the material cost and requires more highly skilled hand-detailing.
The Contractor You Choose
We are local to Fort Collins, and our team is fully licensed and insured. Hiring cheap, uninsured workers might save money upfront, but you risk getting a patio with poor drainage, thin gravel bases, or early cracking with no warranty coverage.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
