Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas. (628) 348-0057
Novato summers are made for being outside. If your backyard has no solid surface, you are missing five months of good weather every year. We build concrete patios that hold up through clay soils, wet winters, and decades of use.
Concrete patio construction in Novato means excavating the area, laying a compacted gravel base to handle clay-soil movement, pouring and finishing a solid slab, and cutting control joints so the concrete flexes with the seasons - most standard residential patios run one to three days of active work, then a week of curing before you can use the space.
Many Novato homeowners have backyards that go unused most of the year because there is no solid outdoor surface. From May through October the weather here is near-perfect - warm and dry with virtually no rain. A concrete patio gives you a real outdoor room for that whole stretch without the ongoing maintenance that wood decks require. If you are thinking about how the patio connects to the rest of your outdoor space, we also offer stamped concrete services that can carry a decorative pattern from the patio all the way to the walkway.
The Portland Cement Association notes that a properly installed concrete patio can last 30 to 50 years with basic maintenance - far beyond what most wood decks or paver surfaces deliver in a climate like Novato's.
If you have patched cracks before and they keep reappearing in the same spots, the slab is likely moving. In Novato, this is often caused by clay soil expanding and contracting with the rainy season. Patching alone will not fix the underlying movement - at some point replacement is more cost-effective than repeated repairs.
If puddles sit on your patio after a winter rain rather than draining away, the slab has probably shifted or settled unevenly. Standing water accelerates surface wear and can work its way under the slab over time, making the movement progressively worse.
Novato summers run warm and dry from May through October. Without a solid outdoor surface, most backyards go unused because the ground is too uneven or dusty. A concrete patio gives you a stable, low-maintenance place to actually use that outdoor time.
If your ground-level wood deck is starting to rot, splinter, or feel soft underfoot, replacing it with a concrete patio is a common and practical upgrade. Concrete does not rot, does not need staining as frequently as wood, and holds up better to Novato's wet winters.
We build concrete patios from straightforward broom-finish slabs to decorative finishes that transform a plain backyard into a polished outdoor space. The right choice depends on your budget, your home's style, and how you plan to use the space. A standard broom finish is durable, affordable, and provides good grip in wet conditions - it is what most Novato homeowners choose. For those who want something more distinctive, we also build patios with exposed-aggregate surfaces or stamped concrete that mimics stone, slate, or brick.
If your patio connects to a pool area, we can tie it into concrete pool deck work so the surfaces match and drain properly around the water. Every project starts with excavation and base prep - this step determines how long the slab holds up, and we do not skip it. We also pull every required permit through the City of Novato Building Division so that step is handled without you having to track it.
Best for homeowners who want a durable, practical patio with good traction in wet weather at a clear price.
Best for homeowners who want a textured, natural look where small stones show through the surface.
Best for homeowners who want a decorative surface that mimics stone, brick, or slate for a polished outdoor room.
Novato's clay soils are one of the most common reasons concrete patios crack ahead of schedule. Clay swells when it absorbs winter rain and then shrinks during the dry season - that back-and-forth puts stress on the slab from underneath. A properly compacted gravel base and correctly spaced control joints make the difference between a patio that lasts 30 years and one that needs repairs in three. We have built patios throughout Novato - from ranch-style homes near downtown to planned communities in Hamilton and Ignacio - and we know which parts of the city sit on the heaviest clay and where drainage needs extra attention.
Marin County also has real HOA activity, particularly in Hamilton, Ignacio, and newer subdivisions. If your neighborhood has an HOA, you will want written approval before work starts - some associations take several weeks to respond, so starting that process early keeps your project on schedule. We also serve homeowners in Petaluma and the wider North Bay area, so if you have a project across the county line, we can help there too. For questions about local building requirements, the City of Novato Building Division is the right starting point.
We respond within 1 business day to schedule a visit. We measure the area, look at soil conditions and drainage, and give you a written quote. No obligation after the estimate.
We submit the permit application to the City of Novato Building Division before any work begins. The review typically takes a few days to two weeks. We keep you updated so you know exactly when work will start.
We excavate the top layer of soil and compact a gravel base that gives the slab stable ground to rest on. This step is where long-term quality is determined - it is not something we rush.
On pour day we spread, level, and finish the surface. We cut control joints before leaving. After seven days you can walk on it; the slab reaches full strength in about 28 days. The city inspector signs off at the end.
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation to hire us after the estimate - it is a free on-site visit with no strings attached. After you submit, someone from our office will call you to schedule your free estimate at a time that works for you.
(628) 348-0057Our C-8 Concrete Contractor license from the California Contractors State License Board covers all concrete flatwork including patios. You can verify our license on the CSLB website before signing - it takes about two minutes and shows whether the license is current.
We have worked on patio projects in Novato neighborhoods from Bel Marin Keys to Hamilton and downtown. That local experience means we know where clay soils run heavy, where HOA approvals are common, and where site drainage needs extra planning.
We pull every required permit through the City of Novato Building Division and coordinate the final inspection. Your project is officially on record - not an unpermitted liability that comes up when you sell your home.
The price we quote is the price you pay. You get a written contract with a clear scope of work before we touch your yard. We also do not require full payment upfront - a basic but important protection for any homeowner hiring a contractor.
We work in Novato because we know it - the soils, the permit process, and the neighborhoods. That local knowledge means fewer surprises for you from estimate to completion. Get in touch to start your estimate.
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