Residential Concrete
Concrete Patios in Smithville, MO
A concrete patio is the foundation of an outdoor living space — it is where the grill goes, where the furniture sits, and what makes the backyard usable. Smithville Concrete Services pours patios designed for Northland backyards, with proper drainage, joint placement, and finish for Kansas City winters.
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What You Get
A Backyard You Actually Use
A well-poured patio transforms a bare or muddy yard into a usable outdoor room. When the drainage is right and the concrete is properly specified, it stays level, clean, and functional through decades of KC summers and winters without constant attention.
- New patio pours for grilling zones, seating areas, and outdoor living spaces
- Patio extensions connecting to existing driveways, walkways, or slabs
- Drainage slope away from the house foundation built into every scope
- Finish options: broom, brushed, exposed aggregate, and stamped/decorative
- Control joints placed to manage seasonal movement
- Edge treatment and landscape transitions planned as part of the scope
Common Projects
When Homeowners and Businesses Call Us for Concrete Patios
No functional outdoor space
The backyard is grass or gravel with nowhere to place furniture, a grill, or outdoor features without things sinking or shifting.
Old or failing patio slab
Existing patio concrete is cracked, heaved, or has settled unevenly. It looks bad and creates trip hazards around outdoor furniture.
Expanding the outdoor living area
Adding to an existing patio to accommodate more seating, a fire pit area, or an outdoor kitchen footprint.
New home or addition
A recently built home or addition that does not have a patio yet — pouring one while the yard is already disrupted makes practical sense.
Better drainage away from the house
Correcting a grading problem that causes water to pool near the foundation, using a new patio pour to re-establish proper drainage slope.
Technical Standards
What Makes a Well-Installed Concrete Patios
Drainage slope away from the foundation
A patio that drains toward the house is a long-term water problem. Every patio scope we build includes drainage planning — typically a 1/8 inch per foot minimum slope away from the structure.
Sub-base compaction
Patios on poorly compacted clay will settle unevenly. We excavate to the right depth and compact a gravel base that gives the slab a stable, uniform bearing surface.
Control joint placement
Control joints every 8-10 feet give the concrete a planned place to release stress. Without them, cracking is random and typically happens in visible, inconvenient locations.
4,000 PSI mix for exterior use
Exterior flatwork in the KC climate requires at least 4,000 PSI with air entrainment. This provides the frost resistance needed for 60-plus freeze-thaw cycles per winter.
Edge treatment and transitions
How the patio edge meets the lawn, landscaping, or adjacent surfaces matters for drainage and appearance. We plan this as part of the scope, not as an afterthought.
Local Context
Concrete Patios in Smithville and the North KC Metro
Clay Soil Under Patios
KC clay beneath a patio moves seasonally. A properly compacted gravel base separates the slab from that movement. Patios poured directly on clay without proper base prep will settle and crack faster.
Freeze-Thaw Damage
Patios see significant freeze-thaw stress from ponded water at the surface and moisture under the slab. Proper mix design, drainage, and joint placement are the technical responses.
Outdoor Living in Northland
Northland homes frequently have sloped or irregular backyards from the local terrain. Grading, drainage, and retaining wall integration are common parts of patio projects in this area.
How It Works
Getting a Concrete Patios Estimate
Request a Quote
Call or submit the estimate form. We ask a few questions about your project and confirm availability for a site visit.
Site Visit and Written Quote
We assess the site in person — dimensions, soil, drainage, access, scope. You receive a written quote with specs included.
Prep and Pour
We arrive on schedule. Excavation, base work, forms, pour, finish, and control joint work — most residential projects are done in a single visit.
Cure and Walk-Through
We walk the project with you when complete. Cure timeline, deicer guidance, care instructions, and any questions before we leave.
FAQ
Common Questions About Concrete Patios
How much does a concrete patio cost in Smithville?
How long does a patio pour take?
Should I get a plain concrete patio or stamped concrete?
Can you tie a new patio into my existing driveway?
Do I need a permit for a concrete patio in Smithville?
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Learn moreWe provide concrete patios throughout the north KC metro — Smithville, Kearney, Platte City, Parkville, Kansas City, Liberty, Gladstone. View all service areas
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