Decorative concrete in Willmar, MN - a finish you'll be glad to look after
Tired of plain gray concrete out back? We'll show you colored, stamped, stained and exposed aggregate side by side, so you pick one that fits.
What can decorative concrete do for your patio or walk in Willmar?
Decorative concrete is a poured slab finished with color, a stamped pattern, a stain or exposed stone. In Willmar, it lets a patio, a front walk or a set of steps look like part of the house instead of a plain gray pad.
Most homeowners call us because an old slab has cracked, sunk or just looks tired, or because they're pouring new and want more than a broom finish, the light brushed texture that gives plain concrete its grip. We're based in Willmar and work in Litchfield and the other cities around them, and if you're mainly after a patterned look, our stamped concrete page goes deeper on that one finish.
The price moves with the size of the area, the finish you pick, whether an old slab has to come out first and how much work the ground needs before we pour. The schedule turns mostly on the weather, since we plan outdoor pours around the forecast, and your written estimate puts each part of the job on its own line so you can see where the money goes.
- We handle patios, front walks, steps and other flatwork, the flat slabs around a house.
- Finishes include color, stamped patterns, stains and exposed aggregate, and several can be combined on one slab.
- We tear out and haul away an old slab when it's too cracked or sunken to save.
What happens after you call us about decorative concrete?
From your first call to the final walk-through, I stay on the job myself, and our crew does the forming and finishing. Here's how a decorative concrete job runs with us, step by step.
Call or send the form
Call (320) 419-1056 or send the form, and I'll set a time to come out. I'm the one who visits, so you'll talk with the person writing your estimate.
I come out and look
I look over the site, see where the water runs and hear what you have in mind. Then we go through the finishes together so you can weigh looks against upkeep.
Get a written estimate
You get a written estimate that lists each part of the job, so you know exactly what you're paying for before you sign. Once you're ready, we schedule the pour around the ground and the forecast.
Pour, finish and final walk
Our crew forms, pours and finishes the concrete, then leaves it to cure, the wait that lets it harden before you use it. I walk the finished job with you before we call it done.
Colored, stamped and textured concrete finishes up close
These photos show the kinds of decorative finishes our trade pours, from color and stamped patterns to exposed stone. They're here to help you picture a look before we talk it through at your house.
Modern rectangular pool and spa surrounded by a pale tiled concrete deck, with tiered steps and tropical landscaping.
Wood-grain stamped concrete patio and raised step beside sliding glass doors on a house.
Concrete pool deck beneath a raised wooden deck, with a swimming pool and textured gray surface beside the house.
Tiered concrete retaining walls of gray block hold landscaped mulch beds with succulents and shrubs on a hillside.
Concrete pool deck of gray rectangular pavers surrounds a swimming pool beside a lake, with glass fencing and white loungers.
Curved swimming pool and pale concrete deck bordered by stone walls, patio seating, and a wooded yard.
Get a written estimate for your decorative concrete
We reply within one business day, and then I set a time to come out for a free on-site estimate with no obligation. Tell us the rough size, what's there now and the finish you like.
(320) 419-1056Questions people ask about decorative concrete finishes
These are the questions I hear most when we're standing over an old slab talking finishes. If yours isn't here, call (320) 419-1056 and I'll gladly answer it.
Does stamped concrete cost more than plain concrete in Willmar?
Yes, stamped concrete usually costs about 1.7 to 2 times as much as plain, and colored concrete sits in between with a modest premium. Stamping takes a trained crew working while the concrete is still soft, which is a big part of the difference. Your written estimate prices each part of the job, so you can see exactly what the finish adds.
What causes stamped concrete to wear out early?
Skipping the sealer is the usual cause, because stamped concrete needs resealing every 2 to 3 years. When that upkeep slides, it wears faster than plain or colored concrete would, so resealing belongs in your long-term plan. We go over that before you choose the finish.
When is it risky to pour outdoor concrete in Minnesota?
Late fall, winter and early spring are the risky times, because fresh concrete can freeze soon after it's placed while it's still full of water. For a Willmar project, that means planning the outdoor pour away from times an early freeze is likely. It's why we set the date around the forecast.
What license does a concrete contractor need in Minnesota?
A contractor working directly for you on a home of one to four units needs a residential building contractor or residential remodeler license if the job covers more than one special skill. Concrete is its own special skill on the state's list, covering slabs, poured walls and drain systems, so a contractor doing only that work doesn't need the state license, and the state runs a contractor registration program for those single-skill contractors. You can read the rules from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, and we're licensed and insured.
Should I use a penetrating sealer on decorative concrete?
A penetrating sealer is worth a look if you want a natural finish with no added shine and good grip underfoot. One sealer maker's bulletin says that kind typically protects for 5 to 10 years when it's put on properly. Which sealer fits depends on the finish, and we'll talk it through at the estimate.
How do I protect new decorative concrete in its first winter?
Keep deicing chemicals off it the first winter, then use them in moderate amounts after that. Ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate and magnesium-based salts eat away concrete surfaces, so it's best to skip those for good.
Decorative concrete for homes in Willmar and nearby cities
In Willmar and Litchfield, we're usually called out to patios, front walks and steps where a plain gray slab is due for something better. We do the same work in the other cities around them, too.