Stamped & Exposed Aggregate Concrete in Pittsburgh
Stamped concrete and exposed aggregate finishes in Pittsburgh. Patios, driveways & walkways, plus resurfacing, cleaning & sealing. Free estimates.
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Stamped Concrete Patios, Driveways, and Walkways in Pittsburgh
Stamped concrete gives you the look of slate, cobblestone, or flagstone in a single monolithic pour, so there are no joints for weeds to colonize and no individual units to settle out of plane the way pavers do in Pittsburgh clay. We pour, color, and stamp patios, driveways, walkways, and pool decks across the South Hills.
A stamped concrete patio costs $18 to $28 per square foot installed in the Pittsburgh area, depending on pattern, the number of colors, and site access. Popular choices here are ashlar slate and random stone patterns with an integral base color and a contrasting release color, finished with a sealer that deepens the tone.
Exposed Aggregate Concrete Finishes
Exposed aggregate is concrete with the top layer of cement paste washed away to reveal the stone within, leaving a tough, textured surface with real grip underfoot. On Pittsburgh's sloped walkways and driveways, that slip resistance earns its keep from November through March, when smooth-troweled concrete turns into a skating rink.
The exposed stone also wears the way Pittsburgh winters demand. The dense aggregate surface stands up to freeze-thaw cycles and road salt better than a smooth finish, and it hides the fine scaling salt causes on ordinary broom-finished slabs. Sealed every few years, it keeps its color and texture for decades.
Concrete Restoration and Resurfacing
A worn, scaled, or discolored slab does not always need to come out. If the concrete underneath is structurally sound, we can resurface it with a polymer-modified overlay between a quarter and a half inch thick, which can be broom finished, colored, or even stamped to read as a brand-new decorative pour.
Restoration typically runs a third to half the cost of tear-out and replacement, with no demolition, no truckloads of debris, and a fraction of the downtime. Where slabs are heaved, badly cracked, or hollow underneath, an overlay will not hold; we will tell you so and quote the repair or replacement instead.
Concrete Cleaning, Power Washing, and Resealing
Sealer is what stands between decorative concrete and Pittsburgh's freeze-thaw cycles. We recommend professional cleaning and resealing every 2 to 3 years for stamped and exposed aggregate surfaces. Skip it long enough and water works into the surface, freezes, and lifts the color layer right off the slab.
Our cleaning service includes power washing concrete to strip winter grime and the white salt residue that eats at the surface, treating rust and organic stains, and applying fresh sealer once the slab is fully dry. Spring, after the last of the road salt washes off, is the ideal time to schedule it.
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Stamped Concrete Reviews From Pittsburgh Clients
We are extremely pleased with the end product. He was very responsive and up front during the project. He worked hard each day and made great suggestions. The worksite was left neat & organized daily.
Brian was extremely responsive throughout the whole process, from quoting to the final end product. It is very clear that Brian knows what he's doing.
Brian's attention to detail and perfection is unmatched. From our first meeting to completion, Brian was on time and very communicative. If you're after quality work, this is the company to do it!
Common Questions
Pittsburgh Stamped Concrete FAQ
Common questions about stamped and exposed aggregate concrete