Decorative concrete in Holland MI - a finish planned for Michigan winters
Tired of plain gray concrete that flakes or fades? We help you pick a finish and sealer that suit how you'll use it.
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Reseal and resurface, or tear out and pour new?
It mostly comes down to the slab underneath, because an overlay on a slab with active cracks or heaving will crack right along with it, so we check that first.
A reseal or overlay will do when:
- The slab is flat and sound
- Any cracks are fine and not moving
- The color has only faded
- Water no longer beads up
- Flaking is light and in small spots
A new pour is better when:
- Cracks keep opening or shifting
- Sections have heaved or sunk
- Scaling covers most of the surface
- The slab tips toward the house
- You want a new shape or layout
How a decorative concrete job goes
A visit to your site
When you call, I come out myself, look over the area with you and listen to what you have in mind for the finish.
A site visit
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, from the pattern and color to the sealer we'd suggest for how you'll use the surface.
A written estimate
Permits, then a date
We check on permits with your city or township office before we set a date, so the job isn't held up once the crew is ready.
A scheduled date
Ground work and the pour
We prepare the ground before any concrete goes down, then our own crew pours and finishes it with me on site, timed so the finish gets a fair start.
Your new surface
Sealing and a walk-through
Once the sealer is on, we walk the job with you and explain how to look after it through the winter and the years after.
Care instructions
What our decorative concrete work includes
Help choosing the finish
We go over stamped patterns, colors and overlays with you and match the finish to how the surface gets used.
A pour timed for the weather
We plan around the day's heat, because concrete finished in hot midday sun can end up with a weak, dusty top.
Control joints cut on time
We cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the slab a planned place to crack, early enough that cracks follow them.
Curing before you use it
Curing is the wait while new concrete gains strength, and we'll tell you when yours is ready for foot traffic or a car.
A sealer that suits the use
We put the sealer on once the surface is ready for it, so it bonds well and the color comes up right.
Planned with nearby work
If your project also includes concrete retaining walls or an indoor slab from our concrete floor installation work, we plan the finishes together.
What decides the cost of decorative concrete?
The size of the area and the finish you choose do most of the work on the price. A single color with a simple pattern costs less than several colors and a detailed stamp, and resealing an existing surface costs less than an overlay or a new pour. If the old slab has cracks that keep moving, it has to be fixed or taken out first, and that adds to the job.
The schedule turns on the weather and the season, on how long the concrete needs to cure before you use it, and on any permit the job needs. Your written estimate spells out what's included for your surface, so you can compare it fairly.
Why Holland homeowners choose us for decorative concrete
I started out pouring walks and patios for neighbors, and since 2021 concrete has been my main work. We're best known for careful flatwork, the driveways, patios, walks and steps people use every day, and decorative work gets the same care. I care most about the part you can't see once it's in, which here means the mix, the curing and the sealer.
In Michigan, concrete is a trade under the state's maintenance and alteration contractor license, and each license names the trades its holder may practice, so it's fair to ask any contractor what theirs covers. We're licensed and insured. If you'd like us to look at your surface, please call (616) 801-4861 or use the form below.
- I come out and write the estimate
- Our own crew, with me on site
- Your satisfaction, guaranteed
Get an estimate for your decorative concrete in Holland
Please tell us the area's rough size, the finish you'd like and whether it reaches the sidewalk or approach. We reply within one business day, and the on-site estimate is free with no obligation.
(616) 801-4861Questions we hear about decorative concrete
How much does stamped concrete cost in Michigan?
Stamped concrete in Michigan usually costs about $13 to $28 per square foot. That's the market's range, not our price. I'd rather measure your area and give you a written estimate that spells out what's included than guess over the phone.
What causes stamped concrete to flake in Michigan winters?
Flaking, or scaling, usually comes from moisture, freezing and thawing, and deicers working on the top layer. The Michigan Concrete Association calls the state a severe exposure climate for those reasons, and its guidance is a mix with durable ingredients and entrained air, tiny bubbles that give freezing water room, plus proper finishing and curing. Please ask every contractor you talk to how they plan for that, and I'll gladly walk you through how we do.
What is the best way to choose a sealer for stamped concrete?
Most stamped concrete gets a topical sealer, one that forms a film on top, because it brings out the color. The association lists a penetrating sealer, which soaks in, as a defense against scaling, and the concrete should be reasonably dry before it goes on. We help you weigh the two against how you'll use the surface, and we take care with a topical sealer, since putting it on too soon or too heavily can spoil its look.
Can I pour decorative concrete in the fall in Holland?
You can, but concrete placed late in the season, such as October or November, may not get the 30 days of drying the association looks for before deicers go on. Its advice for a late pour is sand for traction and light deicer use until the concrete is a year old. It also says to keep calcium- and magnesium-based deicers off concrete entirely, while rock salt can be used in moderation.
How often should stamped concrete be resealed?
Reseal when the surface stops shedding water and stains or the color loses its depth, not on a fixed calendar. Resealing is the most common upkeep for stamped concrete, and industry guidance warns that resealing every year just to keep a high gloss can cause problems. When we finish, we'll show you how to tell when yours is due.
Do I need a permit for a driveway approach or sidewalk in Holland, MI?
For work in the public right-of-way, such as a driveway approach or sidewalk replacement, the permit comes from Holland's Transportation Department. If sidewalk squares come out, the city requires a professional concrete contractor to replace them to its sidewalk standards. For any other permit question, please call the Community & Neighborhood Services Department at 616-355-1330 or email permits@cityofholland.com, and we can file the application for you or help you with it.
Serving Holland and nearby cities
We're based in Holland and also work in Zeeland, Grand Rapids and many cities around them. Choose your area below, or please call if yours isn't listed.
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