A new patio is one of the easiest ways to make a home feel bigger. A solid slab gives you a place for dinners, a grill, and a few chairs in the evening air. In Ontario, many homes have small back slabs that are ready for a fresh start.
Ridefew Concrete is a referral service. We do not pour or finish concrete. We introduce you to independent providers in our network, and the provider you speak with does the work and writes the quote. This page explains what a patio project includes and what shapes the price. It also covers how to compare quotes with confidence.
Planning a New Patio? Start Here
Maybe you want a spot for Sunday dinners. Maybe you want a flat place for the grill and a few chairs. Either way, a new concrete patio gives the yard a job to do. This page is about new residential patios and how to get moving without guessing.
Who Does What
Ridefew Concrete is a referral service. We do not pour, stamp or finish anything. Introductions, not installations. We connect you with an independent local provider in our network. That provider visits, sets the schedule, writes the quote and does the work.
Request a callback to check provider availability in your area, or use the request form. Many providers can respond quickly, but schedules vary from one provider to the next.
Why the Season Matters
Long dry stretches are kind to concrete work. Forms go in, the slab sets, and there is little rain to worry about. Providers often fill their calendars before the dry months arrive, so planning early helps.
Winter rain events can pause a pour. Smoke seasons may slow crews too. Near the coast, mild air makes curing easier. Farther inland, heat needs extra care. Ask your provider how they handle the weather.
Why Homeowners Choose Concrete
Concrete is sturdy. It handles sun, foot traffic and heavy furniture. It needs no repainting and very little upkeep. It also suits many homes, from stucco ranch houses to older bungalows and 1950s to 1980s tract homes. A new slab can match the look of the house or stand out as a feature.
What a New Patio Project Includes
Every provider has their own way of working. Most jobs follow the same basic path.
Layout and Site Prep
The area is marked, cleared and graded. Old slabs, roots and loose soil are dealt with first. Wood or metal forms set the edges and the shape.
Base and Reinforcement
A compacted gravel base gives the slab steady support. Steel bar or wire mesh helps hold the concrete together as the ground shifts over the years.
Pouring, Finishing and Curing
The concrete is poured, leveled and given its surface. Joints are cut so the slab can crack in neat lines. Then it cures, and that takes patience.
Sizing Your Patio
A small bistro spot may need about 10 by 10 feet. A table for six often wants closer to 12 by 16. Add about three feet around the table so chairs can slide back.
Mark your plan on the lawn with a garden hose or chalk. Set out your furniture. Walk around it. It is much cheaper to change a hose line than a slab.
Finish Options
A broom finish is simple and grippy, which helps when the surface is damp. A smooth trowel finish looks clean but can be slick. Exposed aggregate shows small stones for a rugged look. Color can be added to the mix or applied as a stain.
Stamped Concrete Patios
Stamped concrete patios use patterns pressed into fresh concrete to mimic stone, brick or wood. They take more skill, so the price per square foot is usually higher than plain gray. Ask any provider to show you sample colors and patterns in person. Also ask how often the sealer should be refreshed.
Drainage and Your Foundation
A patio should slope gently away from the house, often about one quarter inch per foot. Without that slope, winter rain can pool near the walls. On stucco homes, the slab should also stay clear of the bottom edge of the stucco.
If you already see cracks in walls or doors that stick, talk to foundation repair experts before you plan any concrete flatwork. That is a different trade, and a new slab will not fix it.
What Shapes the Price
Size is the big one. Then comes the finish, because stamping and color add labor. Site access matters too. If a truck cannot reach the yard, concrete may need to be moved by wheelbarrow or pump. Old slab removal, grading and slope also change the number.
Choosing a Provider
Ask if they are licensed where your state requires it, and ask for proof of insurance. Ask to see photos of recent patios. Ask who will be on site and how long curing takes. A good provider answers plainly.
Priced on Paper
Get the quote in writing. It should list the size, thickness, base, finish, drainage plan and what happens to old material. Compare two or three quotes line by line, not just the bottom number.
Caring for Your New Patio
Keep heavy loads off the slab for the time your provider suggests. Sweep often and rinse spills. Reseal on the schedule they give you, especially for stamped work. Sealer protects color and helps the surface shed stains.
New Work Only
This page is about new patios. If you need concrete driveway repair or help with an older damaged slab, tell the provider when you call so they can say whether it fits their work.
Ready to compare your options? Send a request and see who in the network is available.
What's Included
Layout and Prep
Providers mark the area, clear old material and set the forms that shape the edges of your patio.
Base and Reinforcement
A packed gravel base and steel bar or mesh help the slab stay steady through seasons.
Pour and Finish
Concrete is placed, leveled and finished with the texture, color or pattern you choose.
Joints and Curing
Cut joints guide cracking, and a cure period lets the slab gain strength.
Typical Patio Costs and What Moves Them
These are typical U.S. ranges for new work, and they vary by job, site and region. Use them to get your bearings, then ask each provider for a written quote.
| Item | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plain gray patio, per sq ft | $6 – $12 | Broom finish, standard base |
| Colored or stained patio, per sq ft | $8 – $16 | Color adds material and labor |
| Stamped patio, per sq ft | $12 – $25 | Patterns need skill and sealing |
| Old slab removal | $1 – $5 per sq ft | Depends on thickness and hauling |
| Grading and base prep | $500 – $3,000 | Slope, access and soil matter |
| Sealer | $1 – $3 per sq ft | Often reapplied every few years |
How It Works
Share Your Plans
Tell us the size, finish and timing you have in mind. You can also use the request form to ask questions, or Request a callback to check provider availability.
Get Matched Locally
We introduce you to an independent provider in our network who serves your area.
Review the Written Quote
The provider visits, measures and puts scope and price in writing for you.
Choose and Schedule
You decide whether to hire the provider and agree on a start date together.
Why Call Ridefew Concrete
Clear on Who Does What
We refer. The independent provider does the work and writes the quote.
Plain Pricing
We explain what drives cost so you can read a quote with confidence.
Local Matches
Providers in the network work in your area and know its soil, weather and homes.
No Pressure
Asking for an estimate is no obligation, and you choose whether to go ahead.
Other Services
Need residential concrete patios in Ontario?
- New driveways, patios and stamped concrete designs
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Residential Concrete Patios FAQ
How much does a new concrete patio cost?
Typical U.S. prices run from about $6 to $12 per square foot for plain gray concrete and more for color or stamping. Size, access and site prep change the total, so get a written quote.
How thick should a concrete patio be?
Many patios are poured about four inches thick over a compacted gravel base. Heavier loads may need more. Ask your provider what thickness and reinforcement they plan to use.
How long before I can use a new concrete patio?
Most slabs can take foot traffic after a few days, but heavy furniture and vehicles need longer. Your provider will give a cure schedule that fits the mix and the weather.
Reach a local provider
Planning a new driveway or patio? Request a callback to check provider availability, or send a request for an estimate. There is no obligation to hire anyone.
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