Concrete patio construction in Midland TX - a slab that sits flat and drains away
Bare dirt, a cracked old slab or water pooling by the back door? We pour a patio on a packed base, sloped off the house.
- The owner comes out I come out, measure and ask how you'll use the patio.
- Steel or fiber, explained We lay out what each one costs and what it buys you.
- Saw cuts made early Joints go in soon after the pour so cracks land where planned.
- A final walk-through I walk the finished job with you at the end.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
How do you know it's time for a new patio?
Most of these signs point back to the base or the drainage, and the longer they go, the more settling and water work against your house.
Cracks that keep spreading
Hairline cracks are normal, but wide ones that grow every year usually mean the ground under the slab settled. Water gets in and the pieces keep moving apart.
A slab that's sinking
When one corner drops or the whole slab tilts, the dirt underneath was usually raked level instead of packed. It tends to pull further from the house each year.
Water pooling by the house
If rain runs toward your back wall instead of away from it, the slab was set with the wrong fall, and every storm puts that water against your foundation.
A dusty, chipping top
A surface that flakes or turns to powder often came from pouring in the midday heat or watering down the mix. It only gets rougher underfoot from here.
Edges you trip on
A raised seam between sections or a lip at the back door is easy to catch a toe on, and those edges rarely settle back down on their own.
Bare dirt out back
Right now it's mud after a rain and dust the rest of the time. A slab gives you a flat spot for chairs and keeps that dirt from tracking inside.
How we build a concrete patio
A concrete patio is a poured slab out back, and I start by asking how you'll use it, because a grill and a table need a different layout than a hot tub. Our crew digs out the soft dirt and packs the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, and if the budget gets tight that's the last place I'd cut, because nobody sees the base on day one but it's what keeps the patio from settling. We set the forms so the slab falls away from your house and the rain runs into the yard. The big choice is reinforcement. Rebar, which is steel bars tied in a grid inside the slab, or welded wire holds cracks tight and adds strength, while fiber mixed into the concrete cuts down on cracking but carries no load, and since steel costs more, I lay both out with their prices so you can pick. We keep the pour out of the midday heat, give the top a broom finish, a light dragged texture so it isn't slick when it's wet, and saw the control joints soon after, shallow cuts that make shrinkage cracks show up where we planned them.
If you'd like the patio to look like stone or brick, our stamped concrete services press a pattern into the top while it's still wet, and a concrete sidewalk from the driveway or side gate can go in on the same job. What moves your price is the size, steel or fiber, broom or stamped, and whether an old patio has to be torn out first. The schedule mostly turns on whether a permit is needed and on the weather, and the written estimate shows what's included and what isn't.
What happens after you call about a Midland patio?
Here's how a patio runs with us, from your first call to the day I walk the finished slab with you.
Call or send a message
Call (432) 219-6562 or use the form and tell us roughly what you have in mind. Then I come out to see the yard myself.
Get a written estimate
I measure, ask how you'll use the patio and leave a written estimate that shows what's included and what isn't.
We prep, pour and finish
Once you say go, we sort out any permit first. Then our crew lead and finishers set the forms, pour and finish.
Walk the finished patio
I walk the patio with you and tell you how long to stay off it while it cures, the slow hardening that gives it strength.
Why Midland homeowners call R&C Midland Concrete Construction
The owner prices your job
I measure and write the price myself, then check in during the job, so you aren't passed to a stranger.
Doing concrete since 2017
Before finishing on concrete crews, I ran hauling and dirt work for years, so the ground under your slab gets real attention.
Licensed and fully insured
Ask to see our paperwork at the estimate. The city registers contractors and checks their licensing, so you can confirm who you're hiring.
Straight talk about cracking
Concrete shrinks and cracks, and I'd rather show you where on the first visit than have it surprise you later.
Get a written price for your new patio
Tell us the patio size in square feet, broom or stamped finish, and whether an old slab comes out. We get back to you within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, and there's no obligation.
Patio work to look through
Look through these example photos of broom-finished and stamped patios to get a feel for the size, shape and finish you want.
Patio questions from Midland homeowners
These are the questions people around Midland ask most before a patio pour. If yours isn't here, call (432) 219-6562 and ask about your own yard.
How much does a concrete patio cost in Midland, TX?
Pouring a concrete patio in Midland usually costs about $6 to $12 per square foot, which is the going rate around town, not our quote. Reinforced and stamped concrete both cost more per square foot than a plain slab, and tearing out an old patio adds its own cost on top. Your written estimate gives the number for your yard.
Do I need a permit to pour a concrete patio in Midland?
That isn't settled, because the city's residential permit list names new construction, additions, remodeling, repairs and detached buildings but not patios, so ask the City of Midland building permits office before work starts. Only the property owner or the owner's licensed and bonded contractor can get a permit there, and permitted work gets city inspections. If your job needs one, we can apply as your contractor or help you apply yourself, and out in the county we check which office handles it before we schedule anything.
Why does my new concrete patio have saw cuts in it?
Those cuts are contraction joints, sawn on purpose so the cracks that come with shrinking concrete form along them instead of wandering across the slab. Industry guidance puts the cut usually 4 to 12 hours after the pour, shifting with the temperature and the mix, which is why we cut soon after placing.
How does summer heat affect a concrete pour?
Heat makes fresh concrete harder to handle, and those problems mostly show up in summer, with heat and dry air doing more harm as the wind picks up. For a summer patio, plan on the crew setting the pour for a time of day or night when the weather is on your side.
What is the best way to keep a patio from cracking against the house?
Ask for an isolation joint where the slab meets the house wall or a porch post, so the concrete doesn't bond to them and each can move on its own. The saw cuts handle shrinkage across the middle, and the isolation joint handles the edges.
How do I compare concrete patio bids in Midland?
Ask each crew what they do on hot days, because adding water to keep the mix workable can lower the concrete's strength and make it shrink more as it dries. The industry's hot-weather guide also lists keeping fresh concrete from losing moisture while it cures, so ask how they'll handle that. Our estimate is written out so you can lay it next to the others.
Cities we pour patios in
Most of Midland County's soil shrinks and swells a moderate amount, so the base comes first on every patio. We also pour in Odessa, Big Spring and other nearby cities.
Ready to plan your concrete patio in Midland?
Call (432) 219-6562 or use the form, and one visit gets you a written price to hold up against other bids.