Stamped concrete services in Orem UT - a patterned slab that keeps its color
Plain gray patio or walk that looks tired? We stamp pattern and color into new concrete and plan the sealing that keeps it looking good.
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What goes into stamped concrete, and what sets the price?
Stamped concrete services in Orem, UT, give you a patio, walk or driveway with a pattern and color pressed in while the concrete is still fresh, usually finished with a sealer that brings out the color once the slab is ready for it.
Most people who call us are looking at a cracked, sinking or plain gray slab and want something that looks good and holds up. The price moves with the size of the area, how much old concrete we cut out and haul off, how much work the ground underneath needs, and how many patterns and colors you choose. The schedule turns on the weather, the city check and the wait before the first coat of sealer goes on. When I come out, your estimate puts a figure on all of it, and if an old slab is in the way, our concrete cutting work gets it out cleanly first.
Is stamped concrete a good fit for your home?
A patio you use often
Stamping turns the slab you sit on every evening into the part of the yard people notice.
A front walk that's failing
If the old walk has heaved or cracked, a stamped replacement handles the looks in the same pour.
You want stone without pavers
You get the look of pavers or slate in one slab, without gaps between pieces for weeds.
You don't mind resealing
It suits owners willing to reseal every few years, because the sealer is what keeps the color.
How we build stamped concrete, step by step
I start by finding out why your old concrete failed, because a new pattern poured over the same problem just cracks the same way. Then we cut out and haul away the old slab, dig down and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab rests on, and set the forms so water runs away from your house, not toward it. We tie in rebar where the slab needs it, steel that holds cracks tight, and pour early before the midday heat can leave a weak, dusty top, then color and stamp the surface while it's still soft. We cut control joints, shallow lines that give the slab a chosen place to crack, before it cracks on its own, and we work out a sealing schedule with you up front because stamped work keeps its looks when the sealer is kept up.
Stamped work usually sits next to plain concrete, so we can run a stamped border along new concrete sidewalk building or bring a plain broom finish walk, a lightly brushed texture that gives shoes grip, right up to a stamped patio. If you're redoing the driveway, garage floor concrete can be poured on the same project, kept smooth and plain inside where a pattern would only catch dirt.
One pattern, one color
A lot of people come in wanting several patterns and end up happier with a single pattern in a single color done well. It's also the most affordable way to do stamped concrete, so it's where I'd point most patios and walks.
A border in a second pattern
A different pattern around the edge can frame a large patio or driveway so it doesn't read as one big field. Mixing patterns costs more, so it makes the most sense on bigger areas where the border really shows.
Hand-applied color accents
Stain brushed on by hand gives stamped stone the uneven color real stone has, which suits people after a natural look. It's special coloring work and costs more than a single color, so we talk it through before you commit.
What happens after you call about stamped concrete in Orem?
Call or send the form
Call (385) 476-8003 or use the form, and we'll find a time for me to come by that works for you.
I look at your site
I come out myself, look at the old concrete and what's around it, and ask what you plan to do with the space. Your estimate spells out the prep, the pattern and color, and the sealing plan, so you can see where the money goes.
We check with the city and schedule
Before anything goes on the calendar, we check with the city that has the say on your job. Then we pick a date that suits the weather and your household.
We pour, stamp and walk it
I work on site with our crew from tear-out through stamping and joint cutting. Before we leave, we walk the finished job with you and go over the sealing dates we planned.
Stamped concrete: spend on the base or the pattern?
Put the money in the base first.
On day one nobody sees the base under the slab, which is why it's the first thing people want to trim. A subgrade that's only raked level instead of dug out and packed settles as the dirt settles, and the slab cracks and sinks with it, no matter how good the pattern looked the day we stamped it.
I'd rather you pick a simpler pattern than cut corners underneath. You can add color accents or freshen the sealer later, but you can't fix a bad base without tearing out the whole slab.
Examples of concrete work
Look through these photos of concrete work, from stamped patios to plain driveways and steps, to get a feel for patterns, colors and finishes.
Get a stamped concrete estimate for your patio or walk
Send the rough size of the area and the pattern and color you like, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out and give you a free estimate at your property, with no obligation.
Why Orem homeowners call Professional Orem Concrete Construction for stamped concrete
The owner estimates and pours
I come out to look at the job and give the estimate myself, and I'm on site with our crew when we pour and stamp. The person who walked your yard and heard what you want is the one working the concrete.
Flatwork background, Orem since 2023
I spent my first years on new construction, pouring footings, foundations and flatwork, which covers the driveways, walks and patios that lie flat. In 2023 I started this business in Orem to work around houses people already live in, so fitting new stamped concrete against old steps and slabs is our everyday work.
Poured with Orem's standards in mind
Orem's construction standards let the city make an owner pay to remove and replace substandard concrete when it's put in, driveways and decorative work included, at the city's sole call. We pour with those standards in mind so your new slab doesn't turn into a bill from the city.
Licensed and insured on your job
We're licensed and insured, so you're covered while we work on your property, and we treat it like a home, not a job site. Call (385) 476-8003 or send the form when you're ready to talk about your patio or walk.
Stamped concrete questions we hear
How much does stamped concrete cost in Orem?
Installed stamped concrete across the US usually runs about $26 to $31 per square foot, a national figure for finished work, not our price. Your own number comes down to the things covered above, with the design being the part you control most, and I'll price your space at the estimate.
How often should stamped concrete be resealed?
National sealer guidance says sunny, busy areas usually need fresh sealer every two to three years, and lighter-traffic spots can go four to five. You can also tell by looking, because a surface that's faded, patchy or shows several shades of color when wet is ready for a new coat.
How long after sealing stamped concrete can I park on it?
Keep cars and furniture off for a full 24 hours or more, according to sealer guidance. At about 70 degrees, sealer is typically dry to the touch in 1 to 2 hours and ready for light foot traffic in 3 to 4, and the same guide says to seal only when no rain or condensation is expected for 12 hours after.
Can I use salt on new stamped concrete in an Orem winter?
It's better not to the first year, and one Ohio concrete group's guidance calls for sand or kitty litter instead of deicing salts during that time. That matters most for concrete poured after September, so if we pour yours in the fall, plan on sand for traction that first winter.
How long does new stamped concrete have to cure before sealing?
It needs to be fully cured, or cured to a certain point, before sealing, and the industry standard for full cure is 28 days. The real wait shifts with the location, the time of year and the sealer, and since too much sealer or sealer put on too soon can spoil the look, we don't rush it.
What is the best way to keep stamped concrete from getting slippery?
The best way is a slip-resistant additive mixed into the sealer, used at the first sealing and at every reseal after, which is what sealer guidance calls for. The additive gives the surface a bit of grit that helps cut down on slips, and it's worth asking for around a pool or on steps.
Thinking about a stamped patio?
Call or send the form, and I'll come to your property, look at the space and work up your estimate.
Other concrete work you might need
Stamped concrete in Orem and the cities around it
Before we schedule any stamped job, we check with the city that has the say on it. In Orem, the city's list of what needs a permit says concrete sidewalks on private property and patios without a roof don't need one, while patio covers and patio enclosures do. A drive approach, the piece where your driveway meets the street, needs an engineering permit from the city, though not a building permit, so a stamped driveway that runs to the curb gets checked on its own terms. When a permit is needed, we take care of the paperwork and the inspections.
The city's code rates weathering here as severe, which on a slab means hard freezes and thaws, so ask us whether your mix has entrained air, tiny bubbles spread through the concrete that give it room to relieve pressure when it freezes. We're based in Orem and work across the cities around it in Utah County, and we see the same winter wear on older slabs in Provo and Pleasant Grove.