Red Stamped Slate Patio and Walkway in Visalia
New patios, covered patio slabs, extensions and outdoor living areas.
Stamped concrete gives you the look of slate, flagstone or brick at a fraction of the cost of pavers, and it holds up to Central Valley sun when it is colored and sealed correctly.
Our crews have stamped patios, walkways, pool decks and driveway borders all over Tulare County since 2009. Every stamped job starts with the same structural base as our plain slabs: compacted sub-grade, a 4-inch section of 3,500 PSI concrete and #3 rebar on chairs. The decorative work only lasts if the slab under it does.
We offer more than a dozen stamp patterns, including ashlar slate, random stone, European fan, wood plank and cobblestone. Color goes in two layers: an integral color mixed at the plant plus a dry-shake color hardener broadcast on the surface, then a contrasting release agent that settles into the texture. That combination is what keeps stamped concrete from looking flat or fading to pink after a few summers.
Because July afternoons in Tulare regularly pass 100 degrees, we schedule decorative pours for first light, use evaporation retarder on the surface and keep extra finishers on site so the whole slab is stamped at the same moisture. You get an even texture from one end of the patio to the other.
Typical cost: Most stamped concrete in Tulare runs $14 to $22 per square foot installed, depending on pattern, color layers and site access.
| Work | Unit | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Stamped patio, one pattern and one color | per sq ft | $14 - $17per sq ft |
| Stamped patio, base color + contrasting release | per sq ft | $16 - $20per sq ft |
| Stamped pool deck with non-slip sealer | per sq ft | $17 - $22per sq ft |
| Stamped walkway or front entry | per sq ft | $15 - $19per sq ft |
| Stamped border on a broom-finish slab | per sq ft | $10 - $13per sq ft |
| Stamped steps and landings | per step | $180 - $320per step |
| Clean and reseal existing stamped concrete | per sq ft | $1.50 - $2.50per sq ft |
| Removal and haul-off of old concrete | per sq ft | $2 - $4per sq ft |
What is included: Prices include base preparation, forms, #3 rebar, 3,500 PSI concrete, integral color, color hardener, release, stamping, saw-cut joints and the first coat of UV-stable sealer.
Ranges reflect typical residential jobs in Tulare, Visalia, Hanford and Porterville. Size, access, demolition, thickness and finish move the price within the range. Every estimate is free and in writing: request yours or call (559) 555-0163. Compare all services on our concrete pricing guide.
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We mark the shape on site, help you pick a pattern and color from sealed samples, and confirm drainage away from the house.
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Sub-grade is compacted, forms and rebar are set, then integral-color concrete is poured early in the day.
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Color hardener, release and stamps are applied, joints are cut, and a UV-stable sealer goes on after curing.
Popular choices in the South Valley are ashlar slate in a sandstone or desert tan base with a charcoal release, random stone for pool decks, and wood plank borders around a broom-finish center for budget-friendly drama. We can also stamp only the border of a driveway or walkway, which gives curb appeal without the full decorative price. Every stamped surface gets a slip-resistant additive in the sealer when it is near a pool or an entry step.
Stamped concrete is low maintenance, not no maintenance. We recommend washing it twice a year and resealing every two to three years, which is the main thing that protects the color from UV and from sprinkler hard-water stains. We offer resealing for patios we poured and for existing stamped concrete that has gone dull or white.
Covered and open patios in slate, flagstone or brick patterns with matching steps.
Textured, slip-resistant stamped decks with cool-toned colors and coping borders.
Front walks, porches and entry landings that tie into your home's exterior.
Cleaning, color refresh and new sealer for faded stamped concrete.
“We were nervous about stamped concrete because the neighbor's patio faded in two summers. Valley Ridge showed us sealed samples, explained the color hardener and came back after 30 days to seal it again. Two years later it still looks new.”
“We wanted a curved walkway that didn't look like a sidewalk. They laid out three options with paint on the lawn so we could see them before forming. Friendly crew and they left the yard cleaner than they found it.”
Most stamped patios and walkways we install cost $14 to $22 per square foot, including base preparation, rebar, color, stamping and the first coat of sealer. Border-only stamping on a broom-finish slab is closer to $10 to $13 per square foot.
Sealed stamped concrete can be slick when wet, so we add a non-slip grit to the sealer on pool decks, steps and entries. The texture of most stone patterns also helps traction.
A properly reinforced and sealed stamped slab typically lasts 25 years or more. The color and sheen stay best when the sealer is renewed every two to three years.
All concrete can crack. We control it with compacted base, rebar and saw-cut joints placed inside the pattern lines so they are hard to see.
We also install stained concrete, concrete foundation, patio concrete, concrete walkway, concrete driveway throughout Tulare, Visalia, Hanford, Porterville, Lindsay, Exeter and the rest of Tulare County.
New patios, covered patio slabs, extensions and outdoor living areas.
Front walks, curved garden paths, side-yard walkways and sidewalk replacement.
New driveways, replacements, extensions, RV pads and decorative borders.