Prime Concrete is a trusted concrete patio contractor in Des Moines, Iowa, building custom backyard patios that hold up to Iowa weather year after year.
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A new concrete patio is one of the best ways to extend usable living space at a Des Moines home. Prime Concrete designs and installs concrete patios across the Des Moines Metro, from compact backyard slabs to large entertaining spaces with custom borders, stamped textures, and integrated steps. Every concrete patio we pour is built to handle real Iowa use, including grills, patio furniture, fire pits, and family gatherings throughout the warm months.
We work with both residential and commercial clients. Homeowners come to us for new backyard concrete patios, patio replacements, and additions that tie into an existing slab. Local Des Moines businesses, restaurants, and property managers rely on us for outdoor seating areas, courtyard patios, and customer facing concrete spaces that need to look clean and hold up to heavy daily traffic.
The Iowa climate plays a major role in how a concrete patio is designed and installed. Des Moines winters bring repeated freeze-thaw cycles that can crack a poorly built slab in just a few seasons. We address this with proper base preparation, the right concrete mix for Iowa conditions, correctly spaced control joints, and a quality sealer that protects the surface from moisture and de-icing salts. The result is a concrete patio that looks great on day one and still looks great a decade later.
Concrete is one of the most versatile patio materials available, and Des Moines homeowners have several finish options to choose from. Each style has its own look, price point, and maintenance profile, so we walk through the trade offs during your estimate.
A broom finish is the classic Des Moines concrete patio. It uses a light textured surface that provides natural slip resistance, which matters a lot during Iowa rain and winter months. Broom finish patios are the most budget friendly option and pair well with almost any home style across the Des Moines Metro.
Stamped concrete patios mimic the look of natural stone, brick, slate, or wood plank at a fraction of the cost of real pavers. This is one of the most popular upgrades for Des Moines homeowners who want a high end backyard without the maintenance of individual stones. Learn more on our stamped concrete page.
Exposed aggregate finishes reveal the decorative stones inside the concrete mix, creating a textured, low glare surface that hides everyday wear well. It is a great middle ground for Des Moines homeowners who want more visual interest than a broom finish without stepping all the way up to a stamped concrete patio.
We visit your Des Moines property, measure the area, talk through finish options, and provide a clear written quote with no pressure.
We remove sod or any existing slab, grade the area for proper drainage, and compact a solid base built for Iowa freeze-thaw conditions.
We set forms, place reinforcement where needed, and pour a concrete mix matched to your patio design and Des Moines weather.
We finish the surface to your chosen texture, cut clean control joints, and apply a quality sealer to protect the new patio.
A well built concrete patio in the Des Moines area typically lasts 25 to 40 years. Iowa winters are tough on outdoor surfaces, but a properly poured patio with the right base, control joints, and a quality sealer holds up to repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Resealing every two to three years and keeping joints clear of standing water are the simplest ways to push a patio toward the upper end of that range.
Most residential concrete patios in Des Moines fall between $2,500 and $8,000, depending on size, thickness, finish, and site conditions. A small standard broom finish slab costs less than a large stamped concrete patio with custom borders. We give every Des Moines homeowner a clear written quote during the free on-site estimate so there are no surprises after work begins.
In most cases, yes. If you are extending an existing concrete patio or pouring next to a current slab, we can match a broom finish, exposed aggregate texture, or a stained color very closely. Exact matches are difficult because older concrete in Iowa weathers over time, but we will get the new pour as close as possible and walk you through realistic expectations before we start.
Foot traffic is usually fine 24 to 48 hours after the pour. Heavy furniture, grills, and planters should wait about a week, and concrete reaches roughly 90 percent of its strength after 28 days. We will give you specific timelines for your project so your new Des Moines patio cures properly before it sees regular use.
Most ground level concrete patios in Des Moines do not require a building permit, but rules vary by suburb and by project scope. Patios attached to a structure, raised patios, or patios near a property line may need approval. We are familiar with local requirements across the Des Moines Metro and will let you know if a permit is needed for your project.
Prime Concrete pours concrete patios throughout the Des Moines Metro and surrounding Iowa communities.
