Stamped concrete in Pittsburgh
Stamped concrete in Pittsburgh gives a home the look of slate, brick or stone on one solid slab. Try a pattern and colors below, see a price, and we'll bring real samples to your home.
Stamped concrete services
From a new patio to bringing back a faded one, these are the jobs we are asked about most.
Stamped Concrete
Pattern and color pressed into a full slab, for the look of stone at a lower price.
$15 to $25 per sq ft
Stamped Concrete Patio
A backyard patio with the look of slate or stone, built on a proper base and sealed.
$15 to $25 per sq ft
Concrete Patio Contractors
Plain, broom-finished or colored patios, for when you want a solid slab with no pattern.
$8 to $14 per sq ft
Stamped Concrete Walkway
A front walk or side path with the look of stone, tied in to your patio or steps.
$16 to $26 per sq ft
Stamped Concrete Steps and Porches
New or renewed porches and steps with stamped tops and textured risers.
From $1,500
Stamped Concrete Pool Deck
A cooler, grippier pool surround in light colors, with a sealer made for wet feet.
$16 to $26 per sq ft
Stamped Concrete Overlay
A thin stampable layer over a sound slab, for a new look without a tear-out.
$9 to $15 per sq ft
Stamped Concrete Sealing
Cleaning and resealing that brings back color and keeps out water and salt.
$1.50 to $3 per sq ft
Stamped Concrete Repair
Faded, peeling or cracked stamped concrete restored, recolored and resealed.
$3 to $6 per sq ft
Concrete Staining
Acid or water-based stain that adds deep, mottled color to patios and porches.
$3 to $7 per sq ft
Decorative Concrete
Borders, colors, saw-cut patterns and finishes that go beyond a plain gray slab.
From $9 per sq ft
Colored Concrete
Color mixed all the way through the slab, so that chips and wear stay out of sight.
$11 to $17 per sq ft
Decorative Concrete Driveway
Patterned and colored driveways with a heavier slab and a texture that keeps its grip.
$15 to $25 per sq ft
How a stamped patio comes together
Most patios take three to five days of work. See stamped concrete patterns and colors to start choosing.
- Choose
We bring samples and set them against your house.
- Build the base
Soil comes out, and stone is compacted in layers.
- Pour and stamp
Color goes in, and a full crew stamps the slab.
- Wash and seal
Joints go in, the release is washed off and sealer goes on.
Concrete stamping in Pittsburgh, built for winter
Pittsburgh is hard on decorative concrete. Clay moves, hillsides send water under slabs, and frost and salt work on the surface. Good stamped concrete starts with the same base as any slab that lasts, so that's where we start too.
Looking for stamped concrete near you? We work across the city and Allegheny County. Whether you want a new patio, a walkway, a pool deck or an overlay on an old slab, we'll bring samples and give you a written price.
Comparing options? Read stamped concrete vs pavers, or see our stamped concrete cost guide for typical prices.
Why homeowners choose us
- Real samplesYou see the color against your own brick.
- Base firstStone depth and compaction are written into every quote.
- A full crewEnough hands on pour day to stamp the whole slab in time.
- Joints in the patternSaw cuts follow the grooves, so they stay out of sight.
- A straight answerIf pavers or a plain slab suit you better, we will say so.
- Bonded and insuredProof sent before we start.
Stamped or pavers?
Answer three questions for a first opinion. The answers shown are only a starting example.
What matters most to you?
How does the ground behave?
Will you reseal every few years?
A single slab with a pattern suits this well. It costs less than pavers, and it has far fewer joints for weeds or ants.
How stamped concrete worksTypical stamped concrete prices
These are planning ranges for Pittsburgh homes. Your written quote comes after a free site visit.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stamped concrete patio | $15 to $25 per sq ft | Pattern, two colors and sealer included |
| Plain broom-finish patio | $8 to $14 per sq ft | The same slab with no pattern |
| Stamped walkway | $16 to $26 per sq ft | Narrow pours cost more per foot |
| Stamped pool deck | $16 to $26 per sq ft | A lighter texture and a grit in the sealer |
| Stamped overlay on old concrete | $9 to $15 per sq ft | Only on a level, sound slab |
| Clean and reseal | $1.50 to $3 per sq ft | Includes washing. Stripping old sealer costs more |
| Restore and recolor | $3 to $6 per sq ft | For faded stamped concrete |
| Removing old concrete or pavers | $2 to $4 per sq ft | Hauled away, with tight yards costing more |
| Smallest new job | $1,500 | Our minimum for new stamped work |
| Typical Pittsburgh patio, 300 sq ft | $4,500 to $7,500 | Stamped, on a clear site with nothing to remove |
Where we work
Pick your area to see what a stamped concrete project there involves.
City of Pittsburgh
Rowhouse yards, hillside terraces and walled gardens, each with its own plan.
Allegheny County and Cranberry Township
River towns, wooded lots and suburbs with room for a larger patio.
Questions about stamped concrete
What cheaper pavers or stamped concrete?
Stamped concrete, usually, at $15 to $25 per square foot here against $18 to $30 for pavers. See stamped concrete vs pavers.
Is stamped concrete more than pavers?
Not usually. It can cost more on a complex job, but most patios come in a little under pavers.
Can you pour cement in winter?
Yes, with protection, but stamping is best kept for warmer months, as cold slows the set and makes the timing harder.
Can you lay concrete in winter?
Plain work can go ahead on milder days. Most stamped jobs here run from May to early October.
Can you pour cement in cold weather?
Above about 40 degrees and rising, yes, with care. Below that, it needs blankets and more time.