A Lincoln Park patio has to fit between the back door, the garage and the fence, and it has to send water away from the basement. We plan the layout and the slope first, then the finish.
Backyards in Lincoln Park are small, so a patio usually has to fit between the back door, the garage and the fence line. That makes the layout as important as the concrete. We look at where the door steps down, where the downspouts drain and how the slab will shed water, then plan a patio that slopes away from the house and does not send water toward the basement or the neighbor.
A patio here is poured on a compacted stone base over clay, with air-entrained concrete and joints placed so cracks land where we want them. Against the house we use an isolation joint, so the slab can move without pulling on the foundation. A broom finish gives grip on wet and icy days. If you want a stone or brick look, stamped concrete is an option, with a sealer that has to be kept up.
A typical patio is formed and prepped in a day or two and poured in one day. You can usually walk on it after a day or two. Wait about a week before putting heavy grills, planters or a hot tub on it. If an old patio has to go first, tear-out and haul-away are part of our quote.
Patios in Lincoln Park: common questions
How big a patio can I fit in a Lincoln Park backyard?
That depends on the lot and where the garage sits. Many yards here fit a patio of a few hundred square feet once room is left for the garage door, the walk and drainage. We measure on site and sketch it with you.
Will a new patio cause water problems in my basement?
It should not if it slopes away from the house and the downspouts discharge past it. A patio that tilts toward the house sends water to the foundation. We check the slope with a level before the pour.
Can a new patio go where the old one sank?
Yes. The old slab comes out, the soft or wet soil under it is dug out, and a compacted stone base goes in. Most sunken patios here sank because they were poured on loose fill or on clay that stayed wet.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit and measure.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with finish options.
- Prep & forms: We excavate, grade, compact the base and set forms and reinforcement.
- Pour, finish & cure: We pour, finish, cut control joints and tell you when you can use it.