Planning the patio
- Size it for how you'll use it: a table and chairs, a grill, a fire pit, or a path through to the yard.
- Decide how it connects to the house, deck, porch or steps, and to the gate and driveway.
- Look at how water moves across the yard now, and where downspouts drain.
- Choose a finish: broom-finished for a plain, textured surface, or stamped for a stone look.
- Plan the edges: straight, curved, or bordered in a contrasting color.
Three Herndon patios
Slate-pattern stamped patio beside a deck (November 2026)
A light gray stamped patio with a dark gray border, running alongside the existing wood deck and curving out into the lawn, then flowing into a walkway along the side of the house. It was part of about 500 square feet of stamped concrete completed in four days.


Circular stamped patio with seating wall and fire pit
This one started with excavation and curved wood forms staked out for a circle. The finished patio is stamped, ringed by a curved stone seating wall with built-in lighting, with a fire pit at the center.




Broom-finished patio beside a screened-porch addition
A plain broom-finished concrete patio poured alongside a screened-in porch addition, with steps up to the porch. Andy C. said the patio "really finishes off the space" next to the porch.



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How long before I can use a new concrete patio?▸
Concrete typically reaches enough strength for foot traffic within a few days, but full cure takes about a month. We'll walk you through the timeline for your project.
Can you build a seating wall or fire pit with the patio?▸
Yes. One of our Herndon patios includes a curved stone seating wall with built-in lighting and a fire pit, planned with the patio rather than added later.
Stamped or broom-finished?▸
Broom-finished concrete is plain with a light texture for grip. Stamped concrete adds a stone-like pattern and color and costs more. We've built both in Herndon; the right choice depends on the look you want and your budget.
Talk to a Herndon-based concrete contractor
Call (703) 731-9208 (Monday – Saturday, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM) or use the request-an-estimate page. We'll look at the site and put the recommended scope in writing before any work starts.
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