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Concrete Patios in Greenville NC for Water at the Back Door, Sinking Slabs, and Small Builder Patios

Backyard patios on a compacted base, sloped away from your back door, and thick enough for what you will put on them. Zavala Masonry and Concrete Contractor LLC pours the concrete patio Greenville NC homeowners want: new patios, extensions, replacements, and slabs for covered patios. Every patio is sloped away from the house, set below the door, built on compacted stone, and planned for what comes next, across Pitt County.

  • Sloped Away From the House
  • Compacted Stone Base
  • Planned for Kitchens and Covers
  • Extensions Pinned to the Old Slab
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Backyard Patios, Extensions,
Replacements, and Covered Patio Slabs We Pour

As a concrete patio contractor Greenville NC families call, we pour:

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New Backyard Patios

A backyard concrete patio Greenville NC homeowners order can sit off the back door or out in the yard.
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Patio Extensions

A patio extension makes a small builder slab bigger, pinned to the old concrete.
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Patio Replacement

Our patio replacement work tears out cracked or sinking patios and repours on a fresh base.
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Covered Patio and Screened Porch Slabs

A covered patio slab is poured with post spots marked first. A screened porch slab gets the same planning.
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Finishes

Every broom finish patio grips when wet. A colored concrete patio adds warmth.
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See stamped concrete, pavers, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, and walkways for those projects.

How We Keep Rain Away From Your
Back Door

A concrete patio should drop about 1/4 inch per foot away from the house, so a 12 foot patio sits about 3 inches lower at the far edge. Flat Coastal Plain lots in Greenville NC give rain nowhere to go, so we build:

  • Slope of at least 1/8 inch per foot, with 1/4 inch preferred, away from the house
  • Patio set below the door threshold, with a comfortable step or landing
  • An isolation joint, a soft strip that lets the patio and house move apart, where they meet
  • Downspouts moved off the patio, and we grade the low side to the lawn
  • Loose backfill by the foundation dug out, since it settles toward the house

Hard surfaces next to a house should slope away from the foundation, per the Building America Solution Center.

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The Base, Steel, and Joints
Under a Patio That Stays Flat

Every concrete patio installation Greenville NC job follows this build.

Patio slab build: what we build in each part and why it matters, covering dig out, base, slab, steel, joints, and finish and cure
Part What We Build Why It Matters
Dig out Sod and topsoil removed, soft spots replaced No rot or voids under the slab
Base About 4 inches of compacted crushed stone, more on wet clay Even support, and water drains out
Slab A 4 inch patio slab for foot traffic and furniture The proven thickness for patios
Steel Wire mesh or rebar held up inside the slab Cracks stay tight
Joints Control joints about every 8 to 10 feet, panels near square Cracks follow straight lines
Finish and cure Broom finish, moist cure or curing compound, early morning pours in summer A strong surface that grips

A control joint is a planned groove that tells concrete where to crack. Our jointing and curing follow American Concrete Institute residential guidance.

Planning the Patio for Grills,
Kitchens, Fire Pits, and Covers

A 4 inch concrete patio holds tables, chairs, and grills; a kitchen island, fire pit, or roof needs more planned under it.

What goes on the patio and what we build for a table, chairs, and grill, an outdoor kitchen island, a fire pit, a roof or screened room, and a pergola
What Goes on the Patio What We Build
Table, chairs, and grill A 4 inch patio on compacted stone
Outdoor kitchen island A thicker section under the island; see outdoor kitchens
Fire pit Heat protection under the pit; see fire pits
Roof or screened room Posts on their own footings, not the patio slab
Pergola A patio for a pergola gets post spots planned on separate footings

We pour the concrete; others build what goes up.

What Size Patio Fits Your
Table, Grill, and Seating

Patio size guide: how you will use it and the common starting size for a small table and four chairs, a dining table plus a grill, and a dining and seating area
How You Will Use It Common Starting Size
Small table and four chairs About 10 by 12 feet
Dining table plus a grill About 12 by 16 feet
Dining and a seating area About 16 by 20 feet

We stake out the patio so you can see its size before we pour.

Making a Small Builder Patio
Bigger Without a Dropped Seam

Many newer subdivisions come with a small back slab. For a patio extension, we drill and set dowels, which are rebar pins, into the old slab so the new section cannot drop. We match the height, slope, joints, and broom finish as closely as possible. If the old slab slopes toward the house, we tell you before extending it.

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Clean, Resurface, Extend, or
Replace: Our Straight Answer

Patio repair or replace: what you see and what we recommend for stains, a few cracks, sloping or pooling water, sunken or tilted sections, and an old patio that is too small
What You See What We Recommend
Stains or a worn surface, patio level and draining Clean it or resurface it
A few cracks, patio still level Seal the cracks and leave the slab
Patio sloping toward the house or pooling water Replace, since an overlay cannot fix slope
Sunken or tilted sections Replace on a new base
Old patio too small Extend if sound, replace if not

Patio resurfacing suits a level, draining patio but cannot fix slope or sinking. For concrete patio replacement Greenville NC homeowners ask about, we tell you when a patio can stay.

Plain, Colored, Stamped, or Paver Patio?

Patio finish options: option, look, upkeep, and cost for plain broom, colored, stamped, and pavers
Option Look Upkeep Cost
Plain broom Clean and simple Low Lowest
Colored A warmer look Occasional sealing A bit more
Stamped A stone or brick look Sealing every few years More; see stamped concrete
Pavers Individual units Sand and edge upkeep Often the most; see pavers
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Permits, the City Stormwater Fee, and HOA Approval

A patio slab alone usually does not need a building permit, but roofs, screened rooms, and other structures over a patio usually do. We confirm what your project needs for your address.

Inside Greenville NC city limits, the stormwater fee is based on hard surface on your property, so a large patio can add to it. We give you the square footage. See the City of Greenville NC Stormwater Management page.

Many subdivisions need HOA approval, and we check easements behind the lot.

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Why Greenville NC Homeowners Hire Us for Patios

  • Zavala Masonry and Concrete Contractor LLC slopes every patio away from the back door.
  • A compacted stone base goes under every patio, never sod or loose fill.
  • Kitchen sections and post footings are planned before we pour.
  • Extensions are pinned to the old slab so the seam holds
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Your Patio Project, From Backyard Photo to First Use

  1. You send a photo or we visit to measure and check the door height, downspouts, and slope.
  2. We stake out the patio and give you a written estimate listing size, thickness, finish, extras, and tear out.
  3. We call NC 811, protect marked lines, remove the old patio, and compact the base.
  4. We set forms, place steel, pour, cut joints, and apply the broom finish.
  5. We cure the patio, blend soil to the edge, and give you timing for use.

Most patios take a few days of work plus curing time.

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What Changes the Price of Your Patio

  • Size
  • Tear out of an old patio
  • Base depth and soft spots
  • A kitchen section or post planning
  • Broom, colored, or stamped finish
  • Access for the concrete truck
  • Extension work

Your concrete patio cost comes in a written estimate after we measure.

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Recent Patios, Extensions, and
Replacements Around Greenville NC

Stone base compacted before a patio pour

Greenville NC

Sunken patio replaced on a new base

Greenville NC

Forms set to slope away from the back door

Winterville NC

Rebar dowels set into a builder slab before an extension

Ayden NC

Finished broom finish patio

Washington NC

Control joints cut in a new patio

Farmville NC

Reviews From Homeowners
Who Hired Us for Patios

"Rain used to pool right at our back door. The new patio drops toward the yard, and the threshold stays dry after storms."
Jennifer Holloway, Greenville NC
"Our builder left us a tiny slab. They pinned the extension to it, and a year later the seam is still flush."
Michael Barnes, Winterville NC
"They staked out the patio with string first so we could see the size with our table in place."
Amanda Pruitt, Ayden NC
"Our 1980s patio had sunk toward the house. They tore it out, fixed the soft ground, and poured a new one."
Robert Langley, Farmville NC
"We plan to add a roof later, so they marked where the posts go and pointed us to footings."
Stephanie Walsh, Washington NC
"Our rental near ECU had a cracked, muddy back patio. The new one was done in a few days and drains well."
Gregory Tate, Greenville NC

Where Our Crew Pours Patios in Eastern NC

As a patio contractor Greenville NC homeowners can meet in their backyard, we also pour in:

  • Belhaven, NC
  • Chocowinity, NC
  • Washington, NC
  • Bath, NC
  • Blounts Creek, NC
  • Aurora, NC
  • Vanceboro, NC
  • Grimesland, NC
  • Greenville, NC
  • Winterville, NC
  • Farmville, NC
  • New Bern, NC
  • Ayden, NC

Plus surrounding communities in Beaufort County and Pitt County.

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Timing, Cost, and Cracking: Patio
Questions Greenville NC Homeowners Ask

Light foot traffic is usually fine after about a day or two. We tell you when furniture can go on.

Cost depends on size, tear out, base work, and finish. We measure, stake out the patio, and give you a written quote.

A 4 inch patio holds grills and furniture. A built kitchen island needs a thicker section, which we plan before the pour.

Concrete shrinks as it cures, so some cracking is normal. Control joints keep those cracks in straight lines, and the compacted base keeps the patio level.

Get a Free Estimate for a Concrete Patio Greenville NC Homeowners Can Count On

Call us or send a photo of your backyard with the door and downspouts in view. Zavala Masonry and Concrete Contractor LLC will measure, stake out the patio, check the slope, and give you a written estimate.

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