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Q: What factors affect stamped concrete costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on design complexity, area size, and additional features like borders or color enhancements.</p></div>

Q: Does patio installation require a permit?

• <div><p>In many cases, you will need a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-i-really-need-building-permit.htm">building permit</a> for your patio, but it depends on the type of patio. Generally speaking, any improvements to your land considered &ldquo;permanent&rdquo; will require a permit. Since a concrete patio is a permanent foundation, you will need a permit. On the other hand, a paver patio or flagstone patio usually sits over gravel and sand, are considered &ldquo;temporary&rdquo; improvements, and rarely require permits. To be safe, you should always ask your building department or your patio company if a permit will be necessary.</p></div>

Q: What is the easiest way to build your own patio?

• <div><p>A simple square paver patio is the easiest long-lasting patio to install. With this basic shape, you won&rsquo;t have to worry about curvatures in the design or having to cut pavers to fit. You could also opt for the gravel patio, but as noted, it can be messy and you will have to refill the gravel regularly as shoes and pet paws drag it out of its intended area.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to have a deck or a concrete patio?

• <div><p>The average ROI you&rsquo;ll see from a deck or a concrete patio is 70%, so from a value-add perspective, they&rsquo;re about the same. However, decks are around double the price of a concrete patio, they require significantly more maintenance, and they have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years, about half of what you&rsquo;d see from a concrete patio. As such, a concrete patio is a better option in terms of up-front cost, long-term maintenance, and ROI.</p></div>

Q: How long does a concrete patio last on average?

• <div><p>A concrete patio lasts an average of 30 years, but the length of life you&rsquo;ll get from yours depends largely on the climate. In harsh conditions, including excessive rainfall and snowfall, a concrete patio may only last for 15 years. In a moderate climate and with non-expansive, supportive soil below, a concrete patio could last for up to 50 years.</p></div>

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J&M Residential

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11 years of experience

We are a small residential construction company with skilled and experienced workers based in southeast Iowa.

Frisbie Construction, LLC

PO Box 242

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Frisbie Construction, LLC

PO Box 242

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Nawanna Construction

912 17th St.

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Nawanna Construction

912 17th St.

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Customers say: Quick response

18 years of experience

Nawanna Construction was founded in 2007. We are located out of Sioux City, Iowa. We pride ourselves in customer satisfaction. We are available for residential and commercial work, as well as sub-contracting. We always offer free estimates, no matter the time of year. We Specialize in Flat work concrete, Asphalt shingling/roofing systems, Grain bin/Silo erections, and Renovation/Remodeling. Every area has a trained and educated in that area of expertise to perform, manage, and complete the project/task as you the customer request obeying State, County, and Nation Building Codes. OSHA trained personals are on our site to see that we carry a work safe and productive manner in all our projects. There is no job to small or big for our company. By hiring our company to do the work not only will you get your project done but it will be done right, safely, in a timely manner, have our experts opinions/referrals, meet all codes, fair pricing, and carry out a personal warranty that we Nawanna Construction carry to our customers that our craftmanship is at hand top of the industry. As the times change we upgrade our knowledge but dont ever change how we Treat our customers.

Fischer Quality Construction

300 West 32nd Street

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Fischer Quality Construction

300 West 32nd Street

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

C & K Construction

602 N. 4th Ave

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C & K Construction

602 N. 4th Ave

4.33(

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

We have 3 employee's at the moment. Depending on size of job. Half is due upfront before work is started.

Dudley Brothers Company

3576 Dolphin Dr SE

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Dudley Brothers Company

3576 Dolphin Dr SE

4.79(

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

Family-owned & operated since 1977. We are a full-service remodeling company specializing in Curb Appeal.

Custom Drapery & Blinds by Michael Esch

Custom Drapery & Blinds by Michael Esch

Customers say: Super punctual

17 years of experience

Window Treatment Design + Installation Experts.

"Great, very good service!"

Mark B on December 2019

Window Treatment Design + Installation Experts.

"Great, very good service!"

Mark B on December 2019

Patios questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on design complexity, area size, and additional features like borders or color enhancements.

In many cases, you will need a building permit for your patio, but it depends on the type of patio. Generally speaking, any improvements to your land considered “permanent” will require a permit. Since a concrete patio is a permanent foundation, you will need a permit. On the other hand, a paver patio or flagstone patio usually sits over gravel and sand, are considered “temporary” improvements, and rarely require permits. To be safe, you should always ask your building department or your patio company if a permit will be necessary.

A simple square paver patio is the easiest long-lasting patio to install. With this basic shape, you won’t have to worry about curvatures in the design or having to cut pavers to fit. You could also opt for the gravel patio, but as noted, it can be messy and you will have to refill the gravel regularly as shoes and pet paws drag it out of its intended area.

The average ROI you’ll see from a deck or a concrete patio is 70%, so from a value-add perspective, they’re about the same. However, decks are around double the price of a concrete patio, they require significantly more maintenance, and they have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years, about half of what you’d see from a concrete patio. As such, a concrete patio is a better option in terms of up-front cost, long-term maintenance, and ROI.

A concrete patio lasts an average of 30 years, but the length of life you’ll get from yours depends largely on the climate. In harsh conditions, including excessive rainfall and snowfall, a concrete patio may only last for 15 years. In a moderate climate and with non-expansive, supportive soil below, a concrete patio could last for up to 50 years.

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