Decorative Concrete in Rogers AR - color and texture on a slab that's sound underneath
Plain gray slab looking tired or worn? We add color, stain or texture over sound concrete, or pour new when that's the better call.
Is decorative concrete right for your slab?Here's how to tell in Rogers
Decorative concrete in Rogers usually starts with a slab that works fine but looks plain, stained or patched. It's the same concrete with color mixed in, a stain soaked into the top, a stamped or brushed texture, or the stones in the mix exposed, used alone or together.
We can pour a new slab with the finish built in, or lay an overlay, a thin cement-based layer bonded over the concrete you have. An overlay can't fix a bad slab, so I check yours for cracks, sinking and crumbling first, and I'll tell you straight if a fresh pour makes more sense.
Price comes down to the size, the finish you pick, and whether old concrete has to be torn out, hauled off or repaired first. The schedule mostly turns on weather and curing, the wait while concrete gains strength before you walk on it. My estimate spells out what's included, so you can see where the money goes.
You'll know what's under your new finish and what's in the price before we start, so call (479) 413-0106 to talk it through.
Decorative concrete finishes we put down
We match the finish to the spot, whether that's a stamped patio, a stained floor or a colored walk, and to whether we're pouring new or covering what's there.
Color and stain
Color mixed into the concrete runs all the way through, and a stain soaks into the top. Both suit patios outside or a new concrete floor inside.
Stamped and textured finishes
We press stone, brick or wood patterns into fresh concrete, and a concrete retaining wall beside the patio can carry the same color and look.
Overlays on existing slabs
When the old patio or walk is solid, an overlay gives it new color and texture without the cost and mess of tearing it out.
Why Rogers folks call CJ Rogers Concretefor work done right underneath
I spent years patching concrete for rental properties around Rogers, so I'd rather talk through the whole job up front than have you surprised by anything later.
The owner writes your estimate
I'm the one who comes out to look at your slab and write up the estimate, and I'm on the job with our own crew.
Concrete work since 2013
We've run this business since 2013, and before that I learned concrete fixing settled walks, steps and driveways for a property management company.
Licensed and insured for home work
Arkansas law calls anyone who bids on work at an existing home, its property or the structures with it a home improvement contractor. We're fully licensed and insured.
Prep comes before the finish
The base under a slab is the first thing people want to cut because nobody sees it on day one, but I've fixed too many slabs where somebody skipped it.
Talked through before you sign
I'd rather go over what's included and what could change once old concrete comes up than surprise you later, and the work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Price your decorative concrete projectwith CJ Rogers Concrete Company
Tell us the rough size, whether the slab is new or existing, and have a few photos of the surface ready. We respond within 1 business day to set up a free quote on site, no pressure to book.
From call to finished slabhow a decorative job runs
One walk-around and one written estimate cover the whole job, so you know what you're paying for before any concrete shows up at your house.
You call or send the form
Call (479) 413-0106 or fill out the form, and we'll set a time for me to come look at the spot with you.
I look at the slab with you
I check the existing concrete for cracks, sinking and loose spots, ask how you'll use the space, and write up an estimate listing tear out, hauling and prep.
Date set, base ready
Once you say go, we pick a date around the weather and handle any permit work on our part, then dig out and pack the base or prep the old slab.
The pour and the finish
Our crew places the concrete or overlay, works in the color, pattern or texture while it's still workable, and keeps the surface from drying out too fast.
Walkthrough and care tips
When it's done, I walk the finished surface with you and go over how long to stay off it and how to look after it from here.
Decorative concrete questions
How much does stamped or decorative concrete cost in Rogers, AR?
Installed stamped concrete in nearby Fayetteville usually costs about $12 to $24 per square foot, so that's a fair guide for the area. Where your job lands depends on its size, the pattern and colors you choose, and whether the old slab has to come out first, and my estimate lists what's included.
Can I put a decorative overlay on my old concrete patio?
Usually, as long as the patio underneath is sound, because an overlay bonds to the old slab and ends up only as strong as it is. We take off any loose surface and clean away dirt, oil and paint first, and if the slab is cracked through or sinking, I'll tell you a new pour is the better spend.
What is the best time to pour and seal outdoor concrete in Rogers?
Pour when freezing right after the pour is unlikely, because concrete that freezes while it's still saturated can be damaged, so late fall, winter and early spring call for some caution here. Sealing goes best once the slab is reasonably dry, and late summer after a few dry days is ideal, with a breathable sealer made for concrete slabs put on the way its maker directs.
How do I keep a new concrete patio from flaking in winter?
Go easy on deicers, especially the first year, because less deicer means less chance of scaling, the top layer flaking off. Guidance written for Michigan suggests keeping deicer use low until the slab is a year old and warns that October or November pours may not dry out enough before deicers go on. A dense mix with entrained air, tiny bubbles that give freezing water room, plus careful placing and curing all help too, so ask me how we'll handle yours.
Do I need a permit for driveway or sidewalk concrete in Rogers?
The City of Rogers issues right-of-way use permits for driveways, sidewalks and streets, and you apply and schedule inspections through the city's online permitting portal. That list doesn't settle every decorative patio or overlay, so if your job needs a permit, I'll tell you at the estimate and we handle the filing and inspections for our part.
Will a new decorative concrete slab crack like my old one?
Concrete shrinks and moves, so a hairline crack can still show up, but most of the bad cracking I've fixed came from a base that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, or joints cut late or skipped. We pack the base and cut control joints, planned grooves that give the slab a line to crack along, so cracking follows lines we picked instead of wandering across your finish.
Decorative concrete around Rogers, AR
Our home base is Rogers, AR, and we take jobs in plenty of the cities around it, mostly patios, walks and driveways at homes and rentals that need a better-looking surface. Pick your city below or give us a call.
Get your decorative concrete in Rogers pricedby the owner who'll be there
Getting the estimate done early lets us plan your decorative concrete for a stretch of weather when freezing right after the pour is unlikely, instead of rushing it. Call (479) 413-0106 or use the form to set it up.