Decorative concrete in Clermont FL - a new finish on a slab that's sound underneath
Plain gray patio or a tired, stained slab? We check what's underneath, fix moving cracks, then add the color and texture you picked.
What can decorative concrete do for a plain slab in Clermont?
Decorative concrete gives an ordinary slab color, texture or pattern through stains, color mixed into the concrete, stamped texture, exposed aggregate or polishing, finished with a sealer on top. Our crew in Clermont puts it on new pours and on older patios, pool decks and driveways that are sound enough to take it.
Most calls start with a patio or pool deck that's plain, faded or stained, and the two things that move the price most are the design you pick and the shape your slab is in. Intricate patterns, several colors, borders and custom inlays can add curb appeal and resale value, but they cost more and need more upkeep to keep looking right, so weigh the look against the care you'll actually give it. The schedule turns mostly on prep, because cracks that still move get fixed before any color goes on, and if the slab is too far gone, a fresh pour through our concrete patio construction work may make more sense than a new surface. The on-site estimate gives you the figure for your own slab.
How we handle decorative concrete, start to finish
I look the old slab over before anyone talks color, checking how solid it is, how the joints sit and whether the cracks are still moving. Moving cracks get repaired and recut first with new control joints, the saw cuts that give a slab a planned place to crack, because a new surface won't hide a slab that's still shifting. Then our crew cleans and preps the surface, puts down the finish you chose, whether that's a stain, a stamped overlay or exposed aggregate, and seals it. On a new pour we start lower, with the subgrade, the packed ground the slab sits on, because a decorative top is only as good as what's under it, and that's the one place I won't trim to make a budget work.
Decorative work often ties into other jobs around the house. A raised planter or terrace held up by a concrete retaining wall can take the same color or texture as the patio beside it, so the two read as one piece. Indoors, a stained or polished finish needs a good slab to start from, and when the old one isn't worth saving, our concrete floor installation work gives you a new one to finish.
Decorative concrete and slab repair in Clermont
Whether a decorative job at your house needs a permit isn't something I'll guess at, and the office that decides depends on your address. The Lake County building department covers unincorporated areas, and if the county Property Appraiser's website lists a city for your property, that city's building department is the one to ask. When a job does need a permit, we pull it and handle the inspections with whichever office covers you.
Around Clermont we see a lot of plain broom-finished patios and pool decks, the brushed texture put on for grip, and owners who want color without tearing anything out. We get the same calls on jobs in Minneola and Groveland, and since we're based in Clermont and work in cities across Lake and Orange counties and beyond, ask even if yours isn't listed. Heat, wind, humidity and direct sun can change how fast an overlay sets, and an overlay leaves far less room for error than a full pour, so we plan overlay days around them.
How decorative concrete works
Call or send the form
Call (352) 995-0299 or use the form and tell us about the slab and the look you have in mind. We'll set a time for me to come see it.
I look over your slab
I check the concrete, the joints and any cracks, ask a lot of questions about how you use the space and talk through finishes. Your estimate shows the finish and any crack repair the slab needs first, so the prep isn't a surprise later.
We repair, prep and finish
We handle any permit the job needs, repair and recut moving cracks, prep the surface and put down the finish and sealer. Walking and driving wait until it has cured, the time it needs to harden, and I'll tell you when it's ready.
Walk it and go over care
When it's done, we walk it with you before we leave. We go over care, including the resealing a decorative finish needs down the road.
Get an estimate for your decorative finish and slab repair
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out, look at the slab, ask my questions and leave you a free estimate on site. There's no pressure and no obligation to book.
Common questions about decorative concrete finishes
How much does decorative concrete cost in Clermont, FL?
Stamped concrete in the Orlando area usually costs about $9 to $30 per square foot, and that's the going market range for stamped work, not our price. Stain, overlay and exposed aggregate jobs get priced at the on-site estimate, once I've seen how much repair the slab needs.
Will a decorative overlay fix a cracked, shifting slab?
No, an overlay can't stop a slab from moving. One overlay maker's guide says it can only manage how the movement shows on top, which is why that guide calls for filling moving cracks with a repair resin and controlling them with new saw cuts. We build that crack repair into the plan instead of hoping a new surface covers it.
How often does stamped concrete need to be resealed?
Stamped concrete should be resealed every two to three years. Put that in your budget next to the first install, because it's a repeat job for as long as you want the color and texture looking right.
Is water-based concrete stain better than acid stain?
Water-based stain usually gives more even color, because it soaks in for permanent color like acid stain does but without the chemical reaction. Most are also low in fumes and free of solvents and acids, so there's no neutralizing step afterward.
What is the best way to seal a decorative concrete patio?
Pick the sealer by the look you want, a solvent-based acrylic to deepen the color and bring out texture, or a water-based one for a more natural sheen with less odor. On outdoor work, ask whether the sealer will have a non-slip additive for better footing, which matters most around a pool.
How do I know if my old concrete can be stained?
Have it inspected first, since staining guidance calls for an existing slab to have enough strength, durability and stability for how it's used. Its joints and random cracks also have to be judged acceptable before stain goes on, so that check comes before we pick any colors.
Why Clermont homeowners call Clermont Concrete Company for decorative concrete
The estimator is on your job
I come out myself to look at the slab and write the estimate, and our own crew does the work with me on site. The person who found your cracks is the one making sure they get fixed.
Taught to redo it until right
I learned under a boss who made us tear out forms that weren't right, and I started this business in Clermont in 2023 after years on his crews. That's why the base, the forms and the joints get the most attention on our jobs.
Licensed and insured, easy to check
We're licensed and fully insured. Lake County advises checking a contractor's experience and licensing before you hire and names the state's business and professional regulation department as one place to look, so check us through the county's contractor licensing page.
If you're not sure your slab is ready for color, that's what the visit is for. Send us a request or call (352) 995-0299.
Other concrete work that goes with it
Concrete retaining walls
If a slope or raised planter sits beside the patio, a matching retaining wall holds the soil back and can carry the same color and texture.
Concrete floor installation
When an indoor slab is too cracked or uneven to stain or polish, a new concrete floor gives the finish a sound surface to start from.
Plan your decorative concrete and crack repair
Have the slab's rough size in square feet and a few photos of any cracks ready when you call (352) 995-0299 or send the form, so I know what to look for before I come out.
