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Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas. (617) 634-5990
Most Somerville backyards go unused because the surface is crumbling, uneven, or just not there. We build concrete patios that give you a clean, level outdoor space built to survive decades of New England winters.
Concrete patio construction in Somerville means excavating the area, compacting a gravel base for drainage and stability, then pouring and finishing the slab — most residential jobs take one to three days of active work, with the surface ready for furniture in about a week.
A lot of Somerville homeowners are working with backyards that are small, hemmed in by neighbors, and have been neglected for years. The challenge here is not just pouring a flat slab — it is handling tight lot access, dealing with what older housing stock hides underground, and building a surface that holds up through winter after winter of freeze-thaw cycles. The base preparation is where that durability is won or lost.
If you want a decorative finish on your new patio, our stamped concrete services can be applied at the time of the pour so your patio looks like stone or brick without the cost of real masonry.
Sections that have shifted so one edge sits higher than another have been damaged by years of New England freeze-thaw cycles. Uneven surfaces are a trip hazard, especially for children or older family members. At a certain point, patching individual cracks stops being cost-effective and a full replacement is the right call.
Standing water collecting against your house after a storm means your outdoor surface is not draining correctly. In Somerville's older neighborhoods this is common — original grading has shifted over decades. A properly sloped concrete patio redirects that water and helps protect your foundation from moisture damage.
Many Somerville homes have backyards that are mostly dirt, patchy grass, or crumbling asphalt. If you are avoiding your own backyard because there is nowhere comfortable to sit or entertain, a concrete patio is one of the most cost-effective ways to create real outdoor living space on a tight urban lot.
Spalling — when the top layer chips off in thin flakes, leaving a rough, pitted surface — is especially common on older Somerville patios exposed to deicing products over many winters. Once spalling covers a large area, the surface typically cannot be repaired effectively. Replacement is the more durable and cost-effective path.
We build standard broom-finished concrete patios for homeowners who want a clean, durable surface without a lot of maintenance. For those who want more, we offer stamped and textured finishes, colored concrete, and decorative scoring. Our stamped concrete services let you get the look of natural stone or brick at a fraction of the material cost, applied directly to your patio at the time of the pour.
If you have a pool or want to extend an outdoor space all the way around a water feature, our concrete pool decks service uses slip-resistant finishes built to handle pool water and UV exposure alongside everything New England weather brings.
Every project includes permit handling with the City of Somerville. We apply for and track the permit so you do not have to figure out which forms to file or which office to call.
Suits homeowners who want a clean, non-slip surface that requires minimal upkeep.
Suits homeowners who want the look of stone, brick, or slate at a lower cost than natural materials.
Suits homeowners who want a decorative finish that integrates with their home's exterior color scheme.
Suits properties with an existing crumbling or heaved surface that needs to come out before new work can begin.
Somerville is one of the most densely populated cities in the United States. Most residential lots are small, narrow, and surrounded by neighboring homes and fences. Getting a concrete truck close enough to pour directly is often impossible — the crew has to move material by hand or use a pump, which adds time and cost. A contractor who has worked in Somerville handles this without surprise; one who primarily works suburban jobs may not flag it until the day of the pour.
The freeze-thaw cycles here are hard on outdoor concrete. Temperatures swing above and below freezing repeatedly all winter, and every time water seeps into a small crack and freezes, it pushes the concrete apart from the inside. This is why the quality of the base prep and the concrete mix matter more in Somerville than they would in a warmer state. Homeowners throughout Somerville, Cambridge, and Medford face the same conditions, and we build every patio with those winters in mind.
Most of Somerville's homes were built before 1950. During excavation, we sometimes find buried debris, old foundation remnants, or tree roots that were not visible from the surface. We build a realistic contingency into every estimate rather than treating each lot as a clean slate — and we recommend sealing your finished patio as the Portland Cement Association advises to protect the surface through the first several winters.
Call or submit a form and we will respond within 1 business day to schedule a free on-site visit. We do not quote patios without seeing the space — lot access, what may be underground, and your drainage situation all affect the scope and cost of the job.
We walk your backyard, check access for equipment and a concrete truck, look for anything that could complicate excavation, and measure the area. If you move forward, we pull the required Somerville permit on your behalf before any work begins — you will not have to visit any city office.
On the first work day the crew digs out the area, removes the old surface if there is one, and compacts a gravel base layer. This is the most important step. A patio that starts to heave or crack after a few winters almost always traces back to base preparation that was rushed.
We pour, spread, finish, and cut control joints into the slab. After 24 to 48 hours you can walk on it; furniture and normal use after about a week. We walk the finished patio with you, answer questions about sealing and maintenance, and make sure you know what to expect over the next month as it continues to harden.
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation after the estimate. Spring and summer slots fill up fast in Somerville — reaching out now is the best way to get on the schedule before the season is fully booked.
(617) 634-5990Somerville's Inspectional Services Department requires a permit for most patio projects. We manage the application process on your behalf so the work is on record, city-approved, and protected if questions ever come up at closing.
We visit every property before quoting. Your backyard's access, what may be underground, and your drainage situation all affect the cost. You will never receive a number from us that changes on the day of the pour.
We use a concrete mix appropriate for Somerville's climate and cut control joints where they will actually manage cracking. The goal is a patio that holds up through repeated New England winters — not just on installation day.
Dense Somerville properties with narrow backyards, limited street access, and older housing stock are our normal working conditions. We know how to handle the logistics contractors who primarily work suburban projects are not prepared for.
Massachusetts law requires contractors doing home improvement work above a certain threshold to be registered with the state. You can verify any contractor's registration in two minutes before signing anything. We also recommend confirming that your contractor will pull a city permit — it means the work is reviewable and you are protected if questions come up later. For more about our credentials and track record, visit our about page.
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