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Serving Johnston, RI and surrounding areas. (401) 586-9004
Stamped, stained, or exposed aggregate - we install decorative concrete that holds up through Rhode Island winters and makes your driveway, patio, or walkway look the way it should.
Decorative concrete in Johnston, RI is regular concrete that has been colored, stamped, stained, or polished to look like stone, brick, tile, or other materials - most residential jobs take one to three days of active work and produce a surface that can last 25 years or more with basic maintenance.
A lot of Johnston homeowners come to us with a driveway or patio that has aged past the point where patching makes sense. If your home was built between the 1950s and 1980s, there is a good chance the original concrete surface has been through 40 or more Rhode Island winters without ever being sealed - and it shows. A full replacement with a decorative finish gives you a clean start and a surface that actually looks the way you want it to.
Many homeowners pair decorative concrete work with stamped concrete services for specific pattern work on patios or pool surrounds - both services draw from the same techniques and can be combined in a single project.
If you can see cracks wider than a hairline, sections of concrete that have shifted up or down, or a surface that is chipping and peeling, the slab has reached the end of its useful life. In Johnston, this kind of damage is especially common on driveways and walkways that have been through 20 or more Rhode Island winters without resealing.
If you have updated your landscaping, repainted your house, or added a new deck, a cracked gray slab can make the whole property look unfinished. Decorative concrete lets you match the color and texture of your outdoor surfaces to the rest of your home. It is one of the more cost-effective ways to improve curb appeal without a full landscaping overhaul.
Standing water after a rainstorm is a sign that your current surface is not draining properly - either because it was installed without the right slope or because it has settled unevenly. In Johnston, where spring rain and snowmelt can be heavy, poor drainage accelerates concrete deterioration and can direct water toward your foundation.
Older concrete that has never been sealed absorbs water every time it rains and every time snow melts on it. Over time, that moisture weakens the surface from the inside. If your home was built in the 1970s or 1980s and the original concrete is still in place, it is worth having a contractor look - even if it looks okay from a distance, the underlying condition may be worse than it appears.
Our decorative concrete work covers the full range of techniques - stamped patterns pressed into the surface while the concrete is still wet, acid and water-based staining for color, exposed aggregate where the top layer is washed away to reveal the stones inside, and polished concrete ground smooth for interior applications. We also do concrete retaining walls where a decorative finish on the wall surface ties the whole outdoor space together. Every project starts with a free on-site visit where we show you physical samples or photos of past local jobs so you can see the finished result before we pour anything.
For homeowners planning a larger outdoor upgrade, we can combine decorative flatwork with other concrete surfaces in a single project. Driveways, patios, pool decks, and walkways can all be poured and finished in compatible colors and textures. Our stamped concrete services are a natural complement - ideal for patios and entertaining areas where the pattern detail matters most.
For homeowners who want the look of stone, brick, or slate on a patio, driveway, or pool deck without the cost and maintenance of natural materials.
For homeowners who want rich, permanent color on an existing or new slab - acid staining produces earthy, variegated tones that look natural and age well.
For homeowners who want texture and visual interest without a stamped pattern - the washed surface reveals the natural stones in the mix for a clean, durable finish.
For interior spaces - basements, workshops, or converted garages - where a smooth, low-maintenance floor is the goal.
Johnston sits in Providence County and experiences the full force of Rhode Island winters - temperatures regularly drop below freezing from December through March, with freeze-thaw cycles throughout. That repeated cycle is the leading cause of cracking and flaking in decorative concrete, and any contractor working here needs to use a mix and a sealer rated for cold-weather performance. Johnston's residential neighborhoods also include a significant share of homes built in the mid-20th century, which means many decorative concrete jobs here start with demolition and removal of an existing slab that is 40 to 60 years old. If your home was built before 1980, budget for removal as part of your estimate - pouring over a cracked, unstable base produces a new surface that fails in the same places within a year or two.
We work throughout Johnston and serve homeowners in neighboring communities as well. If you are in North Providence or Cranston, we cover those areas too - same crew, same standards, same knowledge of the local soil and permit process.
We ask a few basic questions about the area, the size, and what look you are going for. We schedule a free on-site visit to measure the space, look at the existing surface, and talk through your options. You usually get a written estimate within a few days of that visit.
We show you physical samples or photos of past local jobs - not just catalog images - so you can see real results in the same climate and soil conditions your project will face. This is also when we talk through sealer options and what maintenance looks like after the job is done.
If your project needs a permit from the Johnston Building Department, we handle the application before work begins. On demo day, if there is an existing slab to remove, the crew takes care of demolition and debris. We then prepare the base - grading, adding gravel if needed, and setting forms to shape the new concrete.
The concrete is poured and the decorative work happens while it is still workable - stamping, coloring, or exposing aggregate. Foot traffic is usually possible within 24 to 48 hours. Once it has fully cured, we apply a sealer to protect the color and surface before we hand the space back to you.
Call us or send a message - we reply within one business day, schedule a free on-site visit, and give you a straight written estimate. No pressure, no obligation.
(401) 586-9004We use concrete mixes and sealers specifically suited to Rhode Island's freeze-thaw climate. The American Concrete Institute standards we follow cover freeze-thaw resistance, surface finishing, and sealer selection - the same standards used for public concrete infrastructure across New England. Skipping the right sealer is the most common reason decorative surfaces in this climate look worn out before their time.
Rhode Island requires concrete contractors to be registered with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board. You can look up our registration on the CRLB website before you sign anything. That registration means we carry the required insurance and bonding - and that you have a formal avenue if anything goes wrong.
Johnston requires permits for certain concrete work - especially near property lines or where drainage is affected. We check with the Johnston Building Department before every project and handle all permit filings ourselves. You will not find out mid-project that something needed a permit that was never pulled.
We have been working on homes in Johnston long enough to know the neighborhoods - from the older homes near Atwood Avenue to the larger lots out toward the Scituate line. That local knowledge shapes how we assess soil conditions, recommend slab thickness, and time projects around New England's weather windows.
Combined, those proof points mean you get a finished surface that was installed to last - not one that looks great for a season and starts failing as soon as the first hard winter arrives. Call us and we will give you a straight answer on what your project will cost and when we can get it done.
Retaining walls built to hold grade on sloped lots - a natural complement to decorative flatwork when your outdoor space involves a level change.
Learn MorePattern-pressed patios, pool decks, and walkways that look like stone or brick at a fraction of the material cost.
Learn MoreSpring and summer installation slots fill up fast - call now or send a message to get your project on the schedule before the season books out.