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Rochester Patio Pros(585) 299-2706

Concrete Patio & Driveway FAQs for Rochester, NY

What services do you provide?

We install stamped and broom-finished concrete patios, driveways, sidewalks, steps, porches, garage and basement floors, and concrete pads. We also build paver patios and walkways, sitting walls, outdoor kitchens, stone veneer features, and electric fireplace accent walls. Service availability depends on the project scope and season.

Do you install stamped concrete?

Yes. Stamped concrete is one of our core services. We install stamped patios, walkways, porches, steps, and other decorative flatwork using pattern and color combinations selected for the home and project.

How much does a patio cost?

Pricing depends on size, access, demolition, base preparation, drainage, finish, steps, walls, and other features. Stamped concrete typically runs about $18–$25 per square foot, and a 500-square-foot stamped patio commonly starts around $9,000–$12,500. Our stamped patio minimum is 300 square feet. Pavers and complex projects are quoted individually after reviewing the site and design.

Do you install paver patios and walkways?

Yes. We install paver patios, walkways, steps, borders, sitting walls, fire-pit areas, and related hardscape features. We work with manufactured pavers such as Techo-Bloc and natural stone products such as Banas Stone.

How long does a patio installation take?

Many straightforward patio installations take about three working days. Larger projects, extensive demolition, difficult access, walls, steps, drainage work, and weather can extend the schedule.

Can you provide an estimate from photos and measurements?

Often, yes. Photos, approximate dimensions, access information, and a description of the desired finish can help us prepare an initial estimate. Complex projects may still require an on-site visit before the scope and final price are confirmed.

Do you install electric fireplaces and stone feature walls?

Yes. We install modern electric fireplaces and build custom accent walls or stone veneer surrounds around them. These interior projects commonly take about two to three working days, depending on the design.

Do you build larger custom outdoor-living projects?

Yes. We specialize in larger patios, driveways, and outdoor-living projects with features such as multiple finish areas, steps, sitting walls, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, decorative borders, lighting coordination, and drainage planning.

Do you remove existing concrete and pavers?

Yes. We can include demolition, removal, hauling, and disposal of existing concrete or pavers as part of a replacement project. The estimate identifies the removal scope separately when it materially affects the project.

Can concrete work be completed during a Rochester winter?

Sometimes. Outdoor concrete can be installed in cold weather when ground conditions, access, and the project scope allow proper protection. Depending on conditions, we may use heated enclosures, warm mixing water, accelerator, and insulated blankets. We also complete indoor slabs and stone veneer projects during winter. Outdoor winter pours are evaluated case by case and are not guaranteed.

Do you help with patio design and layout?

Yes. We help homeowners plan the patio size, shape, traffic flow, dining and grilling areas, steps, transitions, stamped patterns, colors, paver styles, borders, walls, and other features. Final recommendations also account for drainage, access, and how the project connects to the home.

Who handles permits for the project?

Permit requirements vary by town and project type. The homeowner commonly obtains the permit, while we can provide the project scope and construction details needed for the application and assist with questions. Permit responsibility is confirmed before work begins.

How far in advance should I schedule?

Availability changes with the season and project size. We schedule approximately 8–10 projects per month so each project receives appropriate attention. Peak-season start dates can fill several weeks or months ahead, so requesting an estimate early is recommended.

Can I choose the stamped-concrete color and pattern?

Yes. We help you choose a pattern, base color, and release color that fit the home and surrounding landscape. Available patterns include slate, ashlar slate, flagstone, wood-plank, and other textures. Final color can vary slightly because concrete is a natural, site-finished material.

Do you seal new concrete projects?

Yes. Protective sealer is included or offered as appropriate for the finish and project specifications. Stamped concrete normally receives a compatible decorative-concrete sealer. Sealing and future resealing reduce moisture and staining exposure but do not make concrete maintenance-free or guarantee that cracking will never occur.

What are your payment terms?

Our standard terms are a 50% deposit due three weeks before the scheduled start date, with the remaining balance due when the project is completed. We do not currently advertise third-party financing. Any different payment arrangement must be discussed and documented before scheduling.

What happens after I approve the estimate?

After approval, we confirm the final scope, provide the contract for signature, and reserve the project in the schedule. The standard 50% deposit is due three weeks before the start date. Before construction, we confirm access, selections, and other job-specific details. The remaining balance is due at completion.

What makes Rochester Patio Pros different from other contractors?

Rochester Patio Pros is a family-owned company focused on quality rather than high-volume production. Owners Zack and Josh are personally involved in the work, and projects are not handed off to unrelated outside crews. We emphasize clear specifications, careful base preparation, drainage, reinforcement, finish details, and direct accountability.