Concrete patio construction in Las Cruces NM - a level slab on firm ground
Firm ground first, then a careful pour
J&M Las Cruces Concrete Construction builds concrete patios in Las Cruces and the cities around it, on both sides of the state line. Most calls start with a bare backyard or an old slab that's cracked and sinking, and I'd rather explain the job before we pour it than after.
Why a concrete patio is worth building right
A concrete patio is a slab on prepared ground. We dig out the area, set the forms, pour and finish it. Many yards here sit shallow over caliche, a whitish cemented layer that ranges from soft and thin to hard and thick, so I look at yours before writing anything down.
The price moves with the size, whether an old patio has to come out first and the finish you pick, like stamped concrete. The schedule turns on the weather, any permit and the cure, and your own figure comes in the written scope after I walk the job.
Best for
- Bare dirt backyards
- Cracked, sinking old patios
- Room for grilling and seating
A level place to sit
You get a hard, flat surface for chairs, a table and a grill, instead of dirt that blows around or old pavers that rock.
Water that runs off
We check where rain goes before we set the forms, so the patio sheds water away from your house instead of pooling against it.
Little upkeep
A sweep and a hose take care of most of it, which is a lot less than a wood deck asks of you in our sun.
No guessing on the plan
You'll know the slope, the edges and the finish before we start, because I'd rather answer a question twice now than once after it's hard.
A concrete patio that holds up, base to finish
- A patio is only as good as the ground under it, so we dig out the soft spots and pack the base firm before any forms go up.
- I come out myself to measure and write the estimate, then run the job from forming through finishing, so the plan we talked through is what gets built.
- We've been doing this since 2017. We're licensed and insured, and you can check any contractor's license with the state licensing board.
Patio finishes and layouts to choose from
I'll walk you through each choice, but if the budget is tight, trim the finish before the base, because nobody notices the base until it settles.
Broom finish
A broom finish is a light brushed texture that gives shoes some grip, and it's the plainest, simplest choice for an open patio.
Smooth troweled
A smooth surface suits a covered patio, but out in the open it gets slick when wet, so I usually steer people away.
Stamped pattern
Pressed to look like stone, brick or tile, a stamped patio suits a yard where the patio is the first thing guests see.
Patio with a walkway
Pouring a connecting sidewalk at the same time makes sense when you want a clean path from the gate or driveway.
Tell us about your patio
Send the patio's rough size in square feet and whether an old one comes out. We reply within one business day to set a free, no-obligation estimate on site.
Patio questions we hear in Las Cruces
How much does a concrete patio cost in Las Cruces?
A concrete patio in Las Cruces usually costs about $6 to $12 per square foot, and that's the going rate around the area, not our quote. A stamped finish costs more than a standard one, and tearing out an old patio first adds to it. Your own number comes in writing after I walk the job.
Will my new concrete patio crack like the old one did?
Some cracking happens in almost any slab, but control joints, shallow cuts that give the concrete a planned place to crack, keep cracks small and where you expect them. It's fair to ask any contractor where the joints will go, and I'll show you before we pour.
How long does a new concrete patio need to cure in hot weather?
The guidance for hot weather is to keep new concrete from drying out for at least 3 days, starting as soon as finishing ends. Curing is that slow, protected drying, and we keep your slab covered or damp while it cures so the top stays strong.
What time of day should a concrete patio be poured in Las Cruces?
Outside the hottest part of the day when possible, which is the standard advice for dry climates, because heat, wind, dry air and strong sun dry fresh concrete fast and make it set early. Those conditions can show up any season here, so we'd rather pour early than race a noon sun.
How do permits work for a concrete patio in Las Cruces?
The City of Las Cruces issues permits for most building projects after reviewing the application, which is filed through the city's Citizen Portal, and it processes residential permits within 0 to 3 business days. When your patio needs one, we figure out which office covers your address, handle the application and keep you posted.
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