Decorative concrete in Winston-Salem NC - color and pattern on a solid base
Plain gray concrete that looks tired or worn? We add color and pattern, on a new pour or a sound old slab.
Decorative concrete is color, a stamped pattern or a stain on a patio, walk or driveway. I look at the ground and any old slab first, because a good finish can't save a bad pour.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We respond within 1 business day.
A decorative finish on a solid slab
I write your estimate
I come out myself to look at your concrete and write the estimate, so the person pricing it has seen it.
Licensed and insured
We're licensed and insured for the concrete work we take on in Winston-Salem and the cities around it.
What goes into decorative concrete in Winston-Salem?
Decorative concrete adds color, a stamped pattern or a stain to a patio, walk or driveway in Winston-Salem, either on a new pour or over old concrete that's still solid. At Bedrock Winston-Salem Concrete Company, the price moves with the size of the area, the pattern and color method, any tear-out of old concrete, and extras like steps or concrete retaining walls on a sloped yard. The schedule turns on the weather, the curing time, which is the wait while the concrete hardens enough to walk or drive on, and any permit, which we handle when your job needs one. Your on-site estimate spells out what's included, so you can lay it beside other quotes.
How do you know it's time for decorative concrete?
Plain gray next to brick
A plain gray walk or patio can look out of place beside a brick or stone house. Color or a stamped pattern ties it to the house.
Faded and stained but solid
If the top looks tired but the slab hasn't cracked through or sunk, it may be a candidate for resurfacing instead of tear-out.
Flaking on the surface
When the top layer starts coming off in thin flakes, called scaling, we look at whether it's skin-deep or a sign the slab underneath is weak.
Water sitting after rain
If water pools on the patio or runs toward the house, a new finish won't fix it. That calls for a new pour with the slope set right, then the color.
How a decorative concrete job runs, start to finish
You call or send a message
- Call (336) 276-2960 or use the form
- Give the rough size of the area
- Send photos of any old slab
- Say what look you're after
I visit and write the estimate
- I come out and look myself
- We check the ground and old slab
- We go over the color options
- Written estimate spells out what's included
We prep, pour and finish
- Permits and inspections sorted first
- I check base and forms before ordering
- Crew lead and finishers do the pour
- Joints cut to guide where cracks go
Walk-through before we're done
- I walk the finished job with you
- We clean up and haul off debris
- We explain the wait while it cures
- Ask questions before we call it done
Request your free decorative concrete estimate
Send the rough size, photos of any old slab and the look you want. We'll reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
Decorative concrete questions we hear
Here are the answers to what Winston-Salem homeowners ask us most. If your question isn't here, call (336) 276-2960 and ask me.
How much does a stamped concrete patio cost in Winston-Salem?
A stamped reinforced concrete patio in Winston-Salem usually costs about $9 to $16 per square foot, going by a Winston-Salem cost guide. That same guide puts plain reinforced patios lower, so the pattern and color are part of what you pay for. Your on-site estimate gives you the figure for your yard.
Can my old concrete be resurfaced instead of torn out?
Yes, if the slab is solid and the new layer can grip it. A decorative overlay doesn't fix heaving, settling or cracks that run clean through the slab, so concrete like that usually needs to come out before any decorative work.
How often does stamped concrete need resealing?
When it needs it, not on a calendar, which is what a concrete contractors' group advises. Plan a reseal when water stops beading on the surface, it starts to stain, or the color loses its depth.
Who issues permits for concrete work in Winston-Salem?
The City-County Inspections Division issues building permits across Forsyth County, except inside High Point, Kernersville and King. The city's driveway permit list covers commercial and multifamily properties and private streets that tie in to a public street, not single-family homes, and the city sells permits for cutting into a street, sidewalk, driveway or curb. We check which office covers your address and handle any permit your job needs.
Can I put salt on new stamped concrete in winter?
Not the first winter, if you follow one concrete maker's winter guide, which says deicing salts speed up scaling and suggests sand for traction instead. One North Carolina contractor's guide puts the Triad at 5 to 15 freeze-thaw cycles, lower risk but not zero, so that advice still holds here.
What should I ask a decorative concrete contractor before hiring them?
You can ask whether anyone on the crew is an American Concrete Institute Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher, a title for finishers who've shown they can place, finish, cure and protect decorative patios, walks and other flat slabs. On licensing, the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors has a residential classification covering site work, driveways and sidewalks that serve homes.
Other work that goes with it
- Service
Stamped concrete services
When you've picked a stone, brick or wood look for a patio or walk, stamping is how we press that pattern into the fresh concrete.
Read more Stamped concrete services - Service
Concrete retaining walls
If your new patio sits on a slope, a retaining wall holds the ground back so the slab and its finish aren't fighting the hill.
Read more Concrete retaining walls - Service
Concrete floor installation
When you want a stained or colored finish indoors, it starts with a new floor slab poured flat and level for a basement, shop or addition.
Read more Concrete floor installation
Call for a free on-site estimate
Request an estimate- VisitWinston-Salem, NC 27101
- Call(336) 276-2960
- Emailhello@winstonsalemconcretecompany.com
- HoursMon–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Decorative concrete around Winston-Salem
We're based in Winston-Salem and work across the cities around it, including Greensboro and High Point. Pick your area below, or call if yours isn't listed.