Concrete patio construction in Holland MI - a slab built for Michigan winters
Cracked, sinking or flaking patio, or only grass out back? We pour a new concrete patio planned around your finish and Michigan winters.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- We respond within 1 business day.
Patch the old patio, or pour a new one?
It usually comes down to whether the slab is still flat and solid under the cracks, which I'd rather judge in person than guess at over the phone.
A small fix may do when:
- Cracks are thin and few
- The slab still sits flat
- Edges are firm, not crumbling
- Flaking is in one small spot
- You like the size and shape
A new patio is better when:
- Cracks are wide or spreading
- Sections have sunk or tipped
- The top flakes across the slab
- You want it bigger or reshaped
- You'd like a new finish
How your patio job goes
You call, I come out
When you call, I come out myself to walk the yard with you, look at the site and listen to how you'd like to use the patio.
A site visit
A written estimate
We talk through the finish you'd like, and then you get a written estimate that spells out what's included, so you can compare it fairly with others.
A written estimate
Permits, then a date
We check with your local office about permits before setting a date. In Holland, plan review may take 2 to 4 weeks after the application goes in.
A pour date
Ground work and the pour
We prepare the ground before any concrete goes down, then pour on a date chosen to give the concrete a good start.
A new patio
Clean-up and walk-through
We clean up, then walk the finished patio with you and explain how to look after it, including through its first winter.
Care instructions
What our concrete patio work includes
Layout with you
We mark the size and shape with you and see whether a concrete sidewalk should link it to the driveway.
Tearing out the old patio
If there's an old slab, we break it out and haul the pieces away before any new work starts.
Setting the forms
We set forms, the boards along the edges that hold wet concrete in the shape we marked.
Pouring and finishing
We finish the top with a broom finish, a light texture that helps wet feet grip, or with stamped concrete.
Cutting control joints
We cut control joints soon after the pour, because cuts made late give the concrete time to crack on its own.
Curing and clean-up
We keep the new concrete moist while it cures, the slow hardening it needs before use, then clear our tools and scraps.
What decides the cost of a concrete patio?
Size moves the price most, since more square feet means more concrete and labor, and a simple shape costs less to form than curves. The finish comes next. A plain broom finish costs less than a stamped pattern, and adding rebar, the steel bars that help hold a slab together, costs more than leaving it out. If an old patio has to come out first, the tear-out adds to the price as well.
The schedule turns on two things we can't hurry, the permit review and the weather, because we'd rather wait for a good pour date than rush one. Your written estimate lists each of these choices, so you can see what's included and decide where to spend.
Why Holland homeowners call us for patios
I started out pouring walks, patios and steps for neighbors on weekends, and since 2021 concrete has been my main work. We're best known for careful flatwork, the patios, driveways, walks and steps people use every day, and most of our calls come from Holland and the cities around it.
I care most that the work underneath is right, because nobody can see it once the concrete is in. I'd also rather tell you plainly what to expect from a new patio than promise something concrete can't deliver. If that sounds right to you, please call (616) 801-4861 or use the form below.
- The owner writes your estimate
- Our own crew, with me on site
- Your satisfaction, guaranteed
Get a written estimate for your Holland patio
Please send your address, rough patio size, the finish you'd like and any survey or site plan. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
(616) 801-4861Patio questions from Holland homeowners
How much does a concrete patio cost in Holland, MI?
A concrete patio in the Grand Rapids area usually costs about $6 to $12 per square foot, according to a regional cost guide. A stamped finish, rebar and tearing out an old patio all push the price up, as covered above. For a Holland figure, the written estimate from our visit spells out your price and what's included.
Do I need a permit for a concrete patio in Holland, MI?
Yes, the City of Holland lists flat concrete work on private property as needing a permit, and its Community & Neighborhood Services office reviews the applications on both the Ottawa County and Allegan County sides of the city. The city asks for a survey or an accurate site plan showing property lines, existing buildings, dimensions and where the patio goes, and Historic District homes may also need a Certificate of Appropriateness, a separate city approval. We can file the application for you or help you with it, and the review wait is in our steps above.
When is the best time to pour a concrete patio in Michigan?
The best time is a stretch of weather when a freeze isn't likely to follow soon after the pour. A concrete industry guide urges caution about pouring outdoor concrete in late fall, winter or early spring, when it could freeze while still saturated. We choose your pour date with that in mind.
What kind of concrete is best for a patio in a Michigan winter?
For concrete facing severe freezing and thawing, a concrete industry guide advises ordering good-quality air-entrained concrete, which has tiny air bubbles mixed in that give freezing water room. When you compare quotes, it's fair to ask each contractor whether theirs includes it, and our written estimate says which mix we've priced.
How do I take care of a new concrete patio its first winter?
Skip deicing chemicals on a new patio its first winter, and use only moderate amounts after that, as the concrete industry guide advises. Before we leave, I'll go over this and the rest of the patio's care with you.
How do I check a concrete contractor's license in Michigan?
Ask to see the license and look at the trades it lists, because each Michigan maintenance and alteration contractor license names the trades its holder may practice, and concrete is one of them. We're licensed and insured, and I'm glad to answer questions about it at the estimate.
Patios in Holland and nearby cities
We're based in Holland and pour patios in Zeeland, Grand Rapids and many of the cities around them. Choose your area below, or please call if yours isn't listed.
Start your Holland patio with Holland Concrete Company
Call (616) 801-4861 or use the form, since booking early leaves room for permit review before your pour.