Patios Made for Foothills Living
A well-built patio turns an unused corner of your yard into the best room in the house. The Foothills Concrete Company designs and pours custom concrete patios across Hickory and the surrounding region — whether you want a simple, clean space for a grill and table or a showpiece stamped patio with a fire feature and seating walls.
Patio Options We Offer
- Stamped concrete patios — patterns that replicate flagstone, slate, brick, cobblestone, or wood plank at a fraction of the cost of the real material.
- Colored & stained concrete — integral color, stains, and accent release colors to match your home and landscape.
- Broom & smooth finishes — clean, classic, budget-friendly surfaces.
- Fire pit & seating-wall integration — build the patio and its features as one cohesive project.
- Patio extensions & resurfacing — expand or refresh an existing slab.
Why Stamped Concrete Is Smart in the Foothills
Stamped concrete gives you the high-end look of natural stone or pavers without the shifting, weeds, and constant releveling that pavers can develop in our clay soils. Poured as one reinforced slab and sealed against moisture, a stamped patio stands up to freeze-thaw cycles, resists staining, and stays put. We seal every decorative patio to protect the color and surface and recommend a simple reseal every few years to keep it looking new.
The Foothills Way vs. The Other Guys
Not all concrete work is the same. Here's how we approach a concrete patio installation compared to the cut-corner crews that leave homeowners with cracked, failing concrete a few winters later.
| What Matters | The Foothills Concrete Company | The Other Guys |
|---|---|---|
| Base preparation | Properly excavated & compacted gravel base | Pour over loose or uneven dirt |
| Thickness & reinforcement | Poured to load with rebar or wire mesh | Thin pours, skipped reinforcement |
| Drainage & slope | Graded to move water away | Water pools & undermines the slab |
| Control joints | Cut at proper spacing to control cracking | Too few or none — random cracks |
| Pricing | Written, transparent, no surprises | Vague quotes, add-ons at the end |
| Accountability | Local, licensed, insured & here to stay | Out-of-town, hard to reach later |
Our Concrete Confidence Package
Every project we take on comes with the same commitment — what we call our Concrete Confidence Package. It's our promise that you'll know exactly what to expect before we ever break ground:
- Clear expectations up front — a written scope of work, finish options, and timeline before we start, so there are no surprises.
- Locked-in pricing — the number on your written estimate is the number you pay. No mid-project add-ons.
- Workmanship you can count on — we stand behind every pour and back our work, because our name and reputation in the Foothills depend on it.
- Honest, faith-driven service — as a Christian-owned company, we treat your property and your budget with respect from the first call to the final walkthrough.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stamped concrete patios in the Hickory area typically run $12–$22 per square foot installed, depending on the pattern complexity, number of colors, and site conditions. Plain broom-finished patios cost less. We provide a free written estimate after reviewing your space and design preferences.
Stamped concrete can be finished with a non-slip additive in the sealer, which we recommend for patios, pool decks, and any area that gets wet. We'll discuss surface texture and sealing options during your estimate.
A properly installed and sealed stamped concrete patio can last decades. The concrete itself is extremely durable; the sealer that protects the color and finish should be reapplied every 2–4 years depending on sun and traffic exposure.
Yes. Stamped concrete comes in a wide range of patterns and colors, so we can complement your home's brick, stone, or siding. We review samples with you so you can see options before we pour.
Explore Our Other Concrete Services
We handle every kind of residential and commercial concrete across the Foothills. A few related services: