What does stamped concrete cost?
Stamped work in North Texas typically starts around $14-22 per square foot, above plain concrete because of the added color, labor, and sealing steps. Exact pricing depends on pattern, colors, and access, so we quote after a site visit rather than guessing over the phone.
Will the color fade in the sun?
Unsealed, eventually, yes; Texas UV is relentless. Integral color fades far slower than surface-only color, which is why we mix it through the slab, and a reseal every two to three years keeps the finish deep. We will not tell you it is maintenance-free, because it is not.
Is stamped concrete slippery?
Sealed smooth patterns can be when wet. Around pools or on walks we add a traction additive to the sealer or steer you toward a more textured pattern. Tell us where it is going and we will spec it accordingly.
Can you stamp a driveway?
Yes, with honest caveats: it needs the same thickness and steel as any drive, hot tires are hard on sealer, and stamped borders or bands often deliver the look at lower cost and upkeep than stamping the full field. We will lay out both options.
Can you stamp over my existing patio?
Overlays exist, but on Richardson's older slabs we rarely recommend them; the overlay inherits every movement problem underneath it. If the base slab is failing, replacing it and stamping the new pour costs more once and looks right for decades.
How do we maintain it?
Rinse it now and then, go easy on de-icer the one week a year the trucks are out, and reseal on the schedule we leave you. That is the whole list. When the finish dulls, a reseal generally brings it back.
