New concrete patio
Send a sketch of the proposed outline, approximate dimensions, door and step elevations, downspouts, and equipment access. Include any connected walkways or future structures that need coordination.
Concrete services
Concrete Patios in Bismarck, ND
Plan new and replacement concrete patios in Bismarck, ND, with practical layouts, drainage, access, steps, walkways, and finish options.
A useful patio plan connects the house, yard, doors, steps, downspouts, furniture, and walking routes. Surface appearance matters, but elevations, water movement, access, and intended use shape the project first.
New backyard or side-yard patios
Removal and replacement of existing patios
Patio extensions
Connected walkways or steps
Broom-finished or decorative patio surfaces
Start with the layout, not a finish sample
Measure the usable space and note door thresholds, foundation walls, window wells, downspouts, utility equipment, landscaping, and gates. A larger surface is not automatically more functional if it interrupts drainage or circulation.
For replacement work, document why the existing patio is failing. Settlement toward the house, broad cracking, and recurring ponding require a different discussion than isolated surface wear.
Compare patio installation scopes
New patio, replacement, or extension?
Two patios with the same area can require different work. Identify the starting conditions before choosing a finish or comparing prices.
Compare concrete patio estimate costsPatio removal and replacement
Show the whole existing patio and close views of cracks, settlement, or ponding. Ask the estimate to define removal, disposal, base correction, drainage changes, and restoration around the edges.
Patio extension
Show where the new area would meet the existing surface. Review drainage and joint layout together, and discuss the expected differences in color, texture, and elevation before deciding how to connect the spaces.
Planning example: a 20-foot by 12-foot rectangle is 240 square feet. Furniture layout, circulation, and site conditions determine whether that footprint fits your project. Use the area calculator to measure separate zones.
Conditions to document before an estimate
Open the Project PlannerConnection to the home
Door elevations, steps, foundation exposure, and water movement need coordinated review.
Outdoor use
Dining, grilling, seating, hot tubs, and circulation each affect dimensions and clearances.
Equipment access
Fence openings, gates, side yards, slopes, and protected landscaping can change removal and placement logistics.
Surface choice
Broom, stamped, colored, or bordered finishes differ in appearance, traction, maintenance, and project fit.
Scope conversation
What happens before the pour
- 01Map fixed features and verify the intended footprint.
- 02Review demolition, excavation, access, utilities, and protection of adjacent property.
- 03Evaluate subgrade, base, drainage direction, elevations, forms, and joint planning.
- 04Confirm finish samples, concrete system, curing, weather plan, and handoff instructions before work begins.
Finish and use decisions
Broom finish
A practical textured finish with a quieter appearance and straightforward integration with walks and steps.
Stamped concrete
Pattern, color, border, traction, sealer, and maintenance decisions should be reviewed using physical samples.
Mixed finish
A restrained decorative border or focal area can separate zones while keeping primary walking surfaces simpler.
Permits and jurisdiction
Confirm the requirements before work begins
A ground-level private patio may not involve the same municipal process as work in the public right of way. Other site conditions, structural features, or local rules can change the answer. Verify requirements with the applicable city before construction.
Read the permit guideAfter finishing
Get project-specific curing guidance
We provide written guidance on curing, furniture placement, foot traffic, weather protection, and any sealer. The correct timing depends on the installed system and conditions at placement.
What to include in your request
Complete project information reduces avoidable follow-up and helps us review the scope accurately.
- Property address or ZIP code
- Approximate length and width
- New or replacement patio
- Existing surface
- Door, step, and foundation photos
- Gate width and site access
- Ponding or downspout concerns
- Furniture or use plan
- Finish preference
- Desired project window
Common planning questions
Should a patio slope away from the house?
The project should manage water away from vulnerable building areas, but this site does not prescribe a universal slope. Existing elevations, drainage paths, door thresholds, and local conditions need site-specific review.
Is stamped concrete always a good patio choice?
No finish is right for every site. Appearance, traction, maintenance, exposure, snow removal, installation quality, and care all matter. Review real samples and the written care instructions.
Can a new patio connect to steps and walkways?
Yes, when the scope and elevations can be coordinated. Include every connected surface in the estimate request so the layout can be reviewed as one system.
How much does a concrete patio cost in Bismarck?
Patio cost depends on the measured area, demolition, excavation, base preparation, backyard access, drainage, steps, finish, and protection. A replacement patio and a new patio of the same size may have different costs. Compare written estimates for the same included work.
How do I choose the size of a concrete patio?
Lay out the furniture, grill, chairs in use, and walking routes before choosing the outline. A 20-foot by 12-foot rectangle measures 240 square feet, but whether it works for your yard depends on doors, steps, circulation, drainage, and intended use. Send a sketch and approximate dimensions with the estimate request.
Plan the next conversation
Describe the site before you request an estimate.
A complete request helps us understand the scope, access, finish, drainage, and timing.