Decorative concrete in Sherwood OR - a finish picked for how you use it
Tired of a plain gray slab? We'll help you choose a decorative finish that suits your patio or driveway and the way you use it.
Which decorative concrete finish is right for my patio or driveway?
Decorative concrete turns plain gray concrete into a colored or textured surface, and in Sherwood we do it three main ways: stamping a pattern into a new pour, staining a new or existing slab, or exposing the stones in the mix for a rocky finish.
Most calls start with a plain gray patio or driveway you're tired of looking at, or a new one you'd like to be more than gray. What you'll pay mostly comes down to the size of the area, the finish you pick and whether we're pouring new or coloring a slab that's already there, since a sound slab can skip the tear-out. The schedule turns on any city review, the pour itself and curing, the wait while new concrete hardens before you walk or drive on it. If raising the ground for a patio is part of the plan, we can build the concrete retaining walls at the same time. Your own figures come in the written scope after the estimate.
Why folks pick us for decorative concrete
You can count on the same care under a decorative finish as under any slab we pour, and on plain answers about which finish fits your house.
I do your estimate myself
I walk your space, write the estimate, then work beside the crew through the pour and the final walk-through.
Prep you won't see
We dig out and pack the base and check where water runs, because no pattern hides a slab that settles.
Fully licensed and insured
You're welcome to ask for proof before you sign, and the questions below show how to check any contractor.
Learned it from the ground up
I started out hauling forms and pushing wheelbarrows on a small crew, then opened this business in Sherwood in 2021.
Every question gets answered
I'll explain what you're paying for, from the base to the sealer, and no question is too small to ask.
Decorative concrete finishes we can talk through
The right finish depends on where it's going, whether there's already a slab there and how much upkeep you want, so we go through these at the estimate.
Talk through your decorative finish
Call (971) 626-0086 or ask for an estimate, and we'll help you weigh looks against grip and upkeep for your space.
Why homeowners trust Sherwood Concrete with decorative concrete
We start by asking how you'll use the space, because a patio for dinners and a sloped driveway call for different finishes. If you've got a plain slab that's still sound, we'll talk about staining it instead of tearing it out. As a helper I watched good slabs get busted up for a new color, and it never sat right.
The finish is only as good as what's under it, so if the budget gets tight I'd trim the pattern before I'd trim the base. We avoid pouring in midday heat, which can leave a weak, dusty top, and we cut control joints, grooves that give cracks a planned place to go, where they fit the design. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Questions about decorative concrete
How much does stamped concrete cost near Sherwood, OR?
Stamped concrete in the Portland area usually runs about $8 to $18 a square foot, and that's the going market rate, not our price. It costs more than plain concrete and needs professional installation, so the size, the pattern and the prep underneath decide where your job lands. You'll get your own figure in the written scope after the estimate.
Is stamped or exposed aggregate better for a driveway?
On a sloped driveway, exposed aggregate is usually the better pick, because its deep texture gives tires more grip in rain or ice. The finish guides warn that stamped concrete can get slippery when wet on a slope over a 10% grade, even with anti-slip additives. I'll look at your slope at the estimate before we settle on either.
Can my existing concrete patio be decorated without replacing it?
Yes, if the slab is still sound, stain can add color to it, and staining is the one decorative method that works on concrete that's already there. Stamping and exposed aggregate both happen during a new pour. If your slab is badly cracked or sinking, I'll tell you straight, because stain colors the surface and won't fix what's under it.
How often does stamped concrete need to be resealed?
Plan on resealing stamped concrete every 2 to 3 years. When that gets skipped, stamped wears out faster than the other decorative finishes, so it's worth putting on the calendar before you choose it.
What is the best way to choose a decorative finish for a patio?
Start with how you'll use it, and for a dining or lounging patio, stamped concrete usually wins. Its smoother surface is easier on bare feet and keeps tables and chairs steady, while exposed aggregate's rocky top makes furniture hard to level.
How do I check if a concrete contractor is licensed in Oregon?
Find the license number on the contractor's business card or bid and look it up on the Oregon Construction Contractors Board website, or call the board at 503-378-4621. Oregon law generally requires anyone paid for construction work that improves your property to be licensed, so check before you sign anything.
What happens when you call about decorative concrete in Sherwood?
We plan the work around how you'll use the space and when you can spare it, and you'll know each step before any concrete gets poured.
You get in touch
Call (971) 626-0086 or send the form with the rough size, how you'll use the area and photos of any existing slab.
I come out
I walk the space with you, look over any slab that's there and talk through which finishes suit how you'll use it.
Your written scope
You get a written scope listing each step, from what goes underneath to cleanup, and we settle who handles any permit before work starts.
The work and walk-through
We pick a date, then the crew and I do the work and walk the finished job with you before we pack up.
Decorative concrete in Sherwood and the cities around it
In Sherwood, any construction on your property, a new driveway included, goes through an environmental review with Clean Water Services, starting with a prescreen form, before the city issues permits, and we agree on who applies at the estimate. We're based here and work across these cities, so pick yours or call if you're nearby.
Ask Sherwood Concrete for an estimate
Call (971) 626-0086 or use the form, and you'll have a written scope in hand to compare before you choose anyone.