Concrete Patios in Waco, TX
Concrete patios in Waco, TX, whether a new slab off the back door or an extension of an old one, are formed and poured by Waco Elite Concrete in broom, stamped or stained finishes. Tell us the size and look you want for a free estimate, answered 24/7.
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Planning a concrete patio on Waco clay
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension says the black clays of Central Texas shrink and swell with moisture, open wide cracks and heave objects such as fence posts and patios. On clay like this, good compaction comes first, then drainage that keeps the soil from getting wet.
Slope, size and the drainage fee
Waco enforces the 2024 International Residential Code: impervious surfaces within 10 feet of the foundation slope at least 2 percent away, about 2½ inches over a 10-foot patio, a rule that covers a walk beside the house too. The City's monthly drainage fee bills homes in tiers of impervious area (up to 1,960 square feet, 1,961 to 3,399, and 3,400 or more), so a large new patio can move a home up a tier.
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(254) 309-9254How a new concrete patio is built
Form and compact
Forms are set to that 2 percent fall over compacted ground, with at least 4 inches of subbase and base.
Pour at least 4 inches
Four inches is the general minimum for a patio. You may want 5 or 6 under a hot tub or an outdoor fireplace.
Joint, broom and cure
NRMCA keeps contraction joints at most about 10 feet apart on a 4-inch slab. A push-broom texture adds grip, and curing typically runs 3 to 7 days.
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(254) 309-9254Concrete patio cost in Waco
Typical Waco figures from 2022 put a reinforced patio at $7 to $11 per square foot and a reinforced stamped patio at $9 to $16, plus $1.20 to $1.90 a square foot where an old slab comes out first.
Use them to budget. Our price follows a look at your yard, and the estimate is free, as it is for every job in our Waco concrete services.
- 10 × 10 ft
- $700–$1,100
- 12 × 14 ft
- $1,100–$1,900
- 16 × 18 ft
- $1,900–$3,200
Typical Waco prices, 2022. Averages, not a quote.
Questions about patios and patio extensions
Do you have to get a permit to pour a concrete patio?
Inside Waco, not for an open slab: Inspection Services says concrete flatwork with no cover needs no permit. A roof changes that: the City treats a covered porch as a Residential Addition, which needs one. Outside the city limits, check with that town or McLennan County.
Should an old patio be extended or replaced?
Extended, if it drains away from the house: the new slab is poured against the old one with a full-depth isolation joint ½ to 1 inch wide, per the American Concrete Pavement Association. An old patio pitched toward the house is usually replaced instead, and new concrete is hard to color-match either way.
What can I put on my concrete patio to make it look better?
Stain or a stamped overlay. Nationally, staining an existing patio costs $3 to $15 per square foot with prep and sealer (2025). The pores must be opened first or the stain washes off, and patched spots take it in a different shade.
Get a free estimate on a concrete patio
Pick the patio job on the form and leave a phone number or email; we ask about the size and finish when we reply, and price a new patio or an extension. Requests are answered 24/7 across Waco and nearby towns.