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

• <div><p>If you don’t seal a concrete patio, the surface may crack, fade, or stain. While it’s not strictly necessary to seal a concrete patio, doing so can help protect it, extend its lifespan, and enhance its beauty.</p></div>

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Q: What are the parts of the driveway approach?

• <div><p>A driveway approach is the part of a driveway where the public road meets the private driveway. This section contains several key elements, including the driveway apron, the curb cut, and the end slope. Depending on the slope of the driveway, this area may also contain the trench drain. </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: Do gazebos need a slab of concrete?

• <div><p>Most gazebos need a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/concrete-slab-cost.htm">concrete slab</a> for a secure, long-lasting, and durable gazebo. Whether or not your gazebo needs a slab of concrete depends on the type of gazebo you&rsquo;re building. Some gazebos have a built-in base or use other base materials, including wooden decks, paver slabs, or concrete footings.</p></div>

Q: What maintenance is required for concrete installations?

• <div><p>Periodic sealing and cleaning to maintain appearance and integrity.</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>

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Last update on November 23, 2025

Reviewed in March 2024
Von-Prime is a great business to hire if you are look to spice up your back yards or even front yard look. Such as concrete drive way/retaining wall, pavers for a patio. When I called for my service, they called me back in an instant. They treated me with care as well as a magnificent look. I...
Von-Prime Masonry & Hardscape
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Reviewed in June 2022
In the course of six hours, Bryan, Josh and Matt removed abd replaced six windows in our home. They did a beautiful job, laid plastic sheeting in the rooms they were working, cleaned and vacuumed each after they were true. They replaced my shingles and shutters. They were very courteous and the...
New York Sash
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Reviewed in October 2016
Exemplary! Adams construction was prompt and the quality of workmanship is excellent! Everything was clean where work was done. I love using my new entrance way to my patio several times a day. Adams Construction is so reliable and concerned about giving their customer the highest quality of...
Adams Construction
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Reviewed in April 2016
Bobby and John are seriously the best you can ask for. They have done a ton of work for me and will continue you too. They transformed my back patio into a kingdom like patio. They have done ton of landscaping around my home, they do all my lawn work as well. It is refreshing to come home and...
Kerr Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in October 2011
I had a new sidewalk put in, in front of my house. The sidewalk prior to that was sleek and it was from 1800. I had some space in the back thinking that I would build a patio or something and I called Branco Construction Co and the guy came over and we talked about it and he gave me an...
Branck Construction Co
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Reviewed in September 2010
From the very first conversation with Pete to the completion of the project I was extremely impressed. Pete returned my call within 24 hours of the first message I left him. He was very flexible in accommodating my schedule to come view the job and provide an estimate. He was very knowledgable...
3D Brick Paving Inc
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Reviewed in May 2010
They are very pleasant, amiable and very easy to deal with. Financing was easy with them. You do not need a construction loan. You put down 10% and then nothing else until the end. We are in upstate NY and during the coldest months the heat bill was $187.00. I used the pay $400 in our other...
Lewis Custom Homes
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"Right from the start this company was easy to work with. They were always friendly and professional. I would definitely use them for any other project and would recommend them to anyone. Thank you "

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Oneida Outdoor Cleaning is a firefighter owned business and is fully insured up to one million dollar liability. we do professional pressure washing and soft washing services from roofs, decks, siding, patios, gutters and much more. Call for a free quote

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General contractor that performs any work from the foundation to the finish! We can complete any project from a basic deck, to a complete remodel, to a brand new home and can also include hardscape and landscape services!

"Great workmanship in the retaining wall Mike and Steve built for me. Very professional and took extra care to not rip up the lawn nearby the work area. Also was proactive to spread the extra crushed stone material in the driveway which needed some attention. Will definitely hire again as my list of additional work for Mike and Steve is growing. Highly recommend."

Caryn C on September 2020

"Great workmanship in the retaining wall Mike and Steve built for me. Very professional and took extra care to not rip up the lawn nearby the work area. Also was proactive to spread the extra crushed stone material in the driveway which needed some attention. Will definitely hire again as my list of additional work for Mike and Steve is growing. Highly recommend."

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Patios questions, answered by experts

A driveway approach is the part of a driveway where the public road meets the private driveway. This section contains several key elements, including the driveway apron, the curb cut, and the end slope. Depending on the slope of the driveway, this area may also contain the trench drain.

If you don’t seal a concrete patio, the surface may crack, fade, or stain. While it’s not strictly necessary to seal a concrete patio, doing so can help protect it, extend its lifespan, and enhance its beauty.

Most gazebos need a concrete slab for a secure, long-lasting, and durable gazebo. Whether or not your gazebo needs a slab of concrete depends on the type of gazebo you’re building. Some gazebos have a built-in base or use other base materials, including wooden decks, paver slabs, or concrete footings.

Periodic sealing and cleaning to maintain appearance and integrity.

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.

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