Patios
Concrete Patios
Extend your living outdoors with a custom concrete patio — stamped, stained, colored, or exposed aggregate. Designed for Durham's climate and your backyard's unique shape.
Typical Range
$7 – $18 / sq ft
Service Area
Durham & the Triangle, NC
Experience
3 Generations
Why Choose Us
Why Patios by L.D. Williams
Extend Your Living Space Outdoors
NC's mild springs and falls make outdoor living possible 8+ months a year. A quality patio turns your backyard from unused space into a room you actually use.
Unlimited Design Possibilities
Stamped patterns, custom colors, curved edges, borders, fire pit integration, built-in seating — concrete patios can take virtually any shape or style.
Durable Enough for Decades
A properly installed concrete patio in Durham lasts 25–40 years with minimal maintenance. No weeds growing through the joints, no settling pavers, no rot.
Adds Measurable Home Value
A well-designed outdoor living space typically returns 50–80% of its cost in home value — and makes your home significantly more attractive to buyers.
Faster Than Pavers
Concrete patios are poured in place rather than laid piece by piece — your backyard is back to normal in days, not weeks.
Designed for Durham's Clay Soil
Durham's expansive clay soil can wreck a poorly planned patio. We design proper bases and drainage for every project to prevent heaving and cracking.
PATIO FINISH OPTIONS
The finish you choose defines the entire look and feel of your outdoor space. We offer every major decorative concrete technique.
- Stamped concrete — stone, slate, cobblestone, brick patterns
- Exposed aggregate — natural pebble texture, earthy and durable
- Acid stain — marbled, one-of-a-kind color effects
- Integral color — pigment throughout the slab for consistent hue
- Broom finish — clean, functional, and affordable
- Combination finishes — stamped field with exposed aggregate or stained border
DESIGN FEATURES WE BUILD IN
A patio is more than a flat slab. We design for functionality, flow, and longevity — integrating features that make the space actually livable.
- Custom shapes — curved, irregular, multi-level
- Integrated steps and transitions to grade
- Fire pit surrounds and built-in seating walls
- Lighting conduit rough-in during pour
- Drainage swales and proper slope
- Stamped or stained borders and decorative bands
POPULAR PATIO STYLES IN DURHAM
These are the patio styles our Durham and Triangle-area clients request most often. Each can be customized to fit your home's architecture and landscape.
- Flagstone-stamped — organic stone look, warm tones
- Travertine-stamped — resort-style, great with pools
- Cobblestone — classic European charm
- Herringbone brick — geometric and refined
- Exposed aggregate with colored border — casual and durable
- Solid integral gray with seamless broom — modern minimalist
MAINTENANCE & LONGEVITY
Concrete patios are among the lowest-maintenance outdoor surfaces available. Follow these steps to maximize the lifespan of your investment.
- Reseal every 2–4 years depending on traffic and sun exposure
- Clean with mild soap and water — avoid harsh acids or bleach
- Keep planters and furniture off the surface to prevent moisture trapping
- Fill and reseal any cracks promptly to prevent water infiltration
- Avoid de-icing salts in winter — use sand for traction
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