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Q: Are concrete porches less expensive than wood?

• <div><p>A concrete porch costs about $2 to $10 per square foot upfront, while a wood porch costs about $4 to $30 per square foot, making concrete less expensive upfront. However, wood requires much more maintenance than concrete, so you&rsquo;ll need to consider the costs of staining, painting, and resealing the porch every few years, which makes wood more expensive in the long run.</p></div>

Q: Can you turn a regular basement into a walkout basement?

• <div><p>Yes, it is possible to turn a regular basement into a walkout basement. Doing so involves excavating the land around at least one side of your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/basement-foundation.htm">basement foundation</a>, installing retaining walls to create a permanent below-grade area outside your home, and then cutting into the foundation to install an exterior door that leads out to the new space. This is an expensive and time-consuming project, but it can add a lot of value and utility to your home.</p></div>

Q: What happens if you don't seal a concrete patio?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t seal a concrete patio, the surface may crack, fade, or stain. While it&rsquo;s not strictly necessary to seal a concrete patio, doing so can help protect it, extend its lifespan, and enhance its beauty.</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: How much does it cost to build a patio with a fire pit?

• <div><p>To build a patio with a built-in fire pit, expect to pay an average of <b>$6,750</b>. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-patio.htm">cost to build a patio</a> alone is an average of <b>$3,500</b>. Although the cost of construction is higher, the patio and fire pit combination offers a better resale value than a patio alone or a patio with a fire pit add-on.</p></div>

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Last update on January 21, 2026

Reviewed in May 2024
The man from save-a-tree was knowledgeable. And it meant I didn't have to take down my trees.
SavATree - Cape Cod
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Reviewed in April 2024
Matt showed up on time and did an excellent job for a great price.
MF Bowman Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2024
Organize Me Cape Cod did an excellent job reorganizing my entire basement and also my gallery.
Organize ME Cape Cod, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
JJ was on time, on budget and did an excellent job laying a bluestone patio. We want him to come back in the spring.
Scape Cod
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Reviewed in August 2022
Patrick contacted me immediately after I inquired about an estimate. He gave a prompt and fair estimate and started work almost immediately. He and his crew did an amazing job under difficult weather conditions. We are extremely happy with the transformation of our yard. His crew was vey...
Limelight Landscaping
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Reviewed in October 2021
All team members (3-5 per day) were on time, respectful of my property, did excellent work, and the cleanup was exactly what I expected. The price was somewhat higher than other companies, but it was important to me to have the work done reasonably quickly, so the team approach was definitely...
Cape Cod Fine Finishes, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
Eli from Day & Night Appliance Services is knowledgeable, courteous, reasonably priced and a pleasure to have in your home. We will definitely call him for appliance repairs in the future!
Day And Night Appliance Services
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Reviewed in July 2020
Pedro did excellent work replacing a 70 year old stone patio with new pavers, rebuilding retaining wall, patching a crack in foundation and 2 side stone walls and laying new concrete on a walkway next to patio. I wish I could attach a photo of how beautiful the new patio looks.
Steve W Masonry
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Reviewed in July 2019
Owner came same day (a holiday) to give quote. Showed up on time, did a very thorough job cleaning up the patio area for my townhouse. Not a big job but weâ ll done.
AML Landscaping
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Reviewed in May 2013
Responsive, punctual, reasonable. Jeff came and gave an estimate that was far more reasonable than other quotes I received. He did not try to sell me on unnecessary structural support improvements. He did an outstanding job, cleaning up as he went. He goes above and beyond, replacing an step...
The Deck Man
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