Stamped, colored and broom finish
Concrete flatwork for homes in Colorado Springs, Castle Rock and the towns between. Patios, walkways, driveways, steps and equipment pads, poured on a compacted base, reinforced for what they carry and finished to suit the house.
Why prep matters
Most cracked and sunken slabs were poured on soft or poorly drained ground. In our clay soils and freeze and thaw cycles, the base, the slope and the joints decide how a slab ages.
All concrete cracks eventually. The job is to control where, with joints placed on purpose, and to keep water from getting under the slab in the first place.
What we do
Residential flatwork, from a simple pad to a stamped patio that looks like stone.
Broom-finished or stamped, sized for how you'll furnish and use them.
Front entries, side yards and paths with a safe, even surface.
Consistent rise and solid footing for doors and grade changes.
The look of stone or slate in one solid surface. We prefer color mixed through the concrete, and can apply surface color when a project calls for it.
Level, properly supported pads for spas, sheds and utilities.
New and replacement driveways, poured 4 inches thick, reinforced and jointed for vehicle loads.
How we do it
The pour takes a few hours. The work that makes it last happens before and after.
Soft soil comes out and a base of recycled concrete, at least 2 inches deep, goes in. It is compacted and graded so water drains away from the house.
Forms set the shape, height and slope. Reinforcement is chosen for the job: rebar, wire mesh, fiber in the mix, or a combination, depending on what the slab has to carry.
We pour a 4,000 psi mix on every job. Patios, walkways and driveways are poured 4 inches thick, and thicker where RVs and heavy trailers park. Then the slab is leveled and finished: broom texture for grip, or stamped and colored.
Control joints are saw-cut or tooled, whichever suits the project, to direct where the slab cracks. We recommend sealing every slab. Colored concrete always gets sealed, and that is included in the price.
Our work
Every photo here is a Puskas Landscape & Design project.
From our clients
“John was on-site every day with his crew. They worked incredibly hard from 7:00 a.m. until nearly 7:00 p.m. John is also extremely professional when it comes to communication, contracts and making sure everyone is on the same page throughout the project.”
Annette DRebuilt paver stairs · Google review
“I was especially blown away by how hard his crew worked. They were absolute machines—non-stop effort, attention to detail, and a real pride in their work.”
Mike N.Paver path, irrigation repair and mulch · Google review
Pricing, explained
Every quote we write breaks the project down so you can see where the money goes. These four things move the number the most.
Square footage, and how much reinforcement the slab needs for what it carries.
Stamped and colored work takes more material, more steps and more skill than a broom finish.
Removing old concrete, fixing soft soil and building up the base.
How far the concrete has to travel from the truck to the forms.
Common questions
Hairline cracks are normal in any concrete. What we control is where they happen and how much the slab moves. A compacted base, the right reinforcement for the job and control joints keep cracks small and in the joints, where they're meant to be.
We recommend it on every slab. Sealer keeps water and de-icing salts out of the surface, which is what causes flaking and pitting through our winters. On colored concrete it is required, to protect the color, and we include it in the price. Plan on resealing every few years as the finish wears.
Stamped concrete gives you a stone look in one solid surface and usually costs less. Pavers cost more, offer more styles and can be lifted and reset if the ground moves. We install both and will recommend what fits your yard and budget.
Light foot traffic is usually fine after 24 to 48 hours. Give it about a week before setting out patio furniture, and at least a week before driving on a new driveway. Concrete reaches its design strength at around 28 days, so heavy loads like a filled hot tub should wait until then. Cold weather slows all of this down, and we'll give you dates for your slab on pour day.
It depends on the temperatures. Fresh concrete has to be protected from freezing while it cures, so in the cold months we schedule around the forecast. Winter is a good time to plan and get on the spring calendar.
Start your project
Send a few details through the form. Here is what happens after you hit submit.
Someone from our team reviews your request and contacts you to schedule your in-person assessment.
John, the owner, walks your property with you. We look at grade, drainage, access and how you want to use the space, and take measurements.
Scope, materials and price, spelled out so you can see where every dollar goes.
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