Stamped concrete services in Lodi CA - a stone look with the joints tucked in
Tired of a plain gray slab out back? Get the look of slate, brick or stone, poured as one piece of concrete.
We pour the slab, then color it and press a slate, brick or stone pattern in while it's still soft. I help you pick a pattern where the joints can tuck into the lines, and I'm on site with our crew for the pour.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
A patterned slab on a base that holds
I measure it myself
I measure your job myself, and I'm on site with our crew when we set forms and pour.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured, so you're not hiring around the state's limits on unlicensed work.
Is stamped concrete a good choice for my yard?
Stamped concrete services in Lodi, CA give you flatwork, the patios, walks and drives you walk or park on, that looks like slate, brick or natural stone, because we color the concrete and press a pattern into it while it's still soft. We're based in Lodi and work in the cities around it in San Joaquin and Sacramento counties. The price moves with the size of the space, how much digging and base work the ground needs, the pattern, the number of colors and the sealer. The schedule turns on that prep, the weather on pour day and curing, the wait while the slab hardens before it can take weight or sealer. If the budget gets tight, I'd rather you pick a simpler pattern than skimp on the base, because the base is what keeps the pattern from settling and splitting, and nobody sees it once it's poured. When I come out to measure, I go over your options and what to expect before you decide.
How do I know it's time for stamped concrete?
Your patio is cracked and sinking
If the old slab has dropped or split, it has to come out anyway, and that's the easiest time to switch to a pattern you like better.
Pavers keep shifting and sprouting weeds
Loose bricks or pavers with weeds in every gap are a common reason people ask about stamped concrete, since it gives a similar look in one solid slab.
Water runs toward the house
A slab that slopes back at your foundation or holds puddles is worth replacing, and a new pour lets us set the fall away from the house.
Old stamped work looks dull
If an existing stamped slab looks faded or lets water soak in, it usually needs a fresh coat of sealer, not new concrete.
How your stamped concrete job runs, start to finish
You call or send a request
- Call (209) 280-3061 or use the form
- Tell us the space and rough size
- Send photos of the area if you can
- Mention a pattern or color you like
I visit and measure
- I measure the area myself
- We look at where your water goes
- We go over patterns, colors and sealers
- We go over your estimate together
Base, forms and the pour
- We dig out and pack the base
- We check forms, grades and joint layout
- I'm on site with our crew
- We color and stamp it while soft
Joints, sealer and walk-through
- Joints cut along the pattern lines
- Sealer goes on once it's cured
- We walk the finished slab with you
- Your satisfaction, guaranteed
Ask for a free stamped concrete estimate
Send the rough size of the area, the pattern and color you like, and photos of the space. We'll reply within one business day to set up a free, no-obligation estimate.
Stamped concrete questions we hear
Here are straight answers to what Lodi homeowners ask before a stamped job. If yours isn't here, call (209) 280-3061 and ask.
Will stamped concrete crack like my old patio did?
Most slabs get some hairline cracks, and I'll tell you that up front instead of promising otherwise. We place control joints along the pattern lines, and the right amount of rebar or wire mesh, steel set inside the slab, keeps random cracks from opening wide, though it won't stop them.
How do you pour stamped concrete on a hot day in Lodi?
We plan around the heat, because concrete that's hot when it sets expands, then shrinks as it cools overnight, which raises the chance of cracking. I'd rather start early than pour at midday, since a slab baked in afternoon sun can also end up with a weak, dusty top. It's a fair question to ask any contractor.
Which sealer is best for stamped concrete?
Most stamped concrete gets a topical sealer that forms a film on the surface, because it deepens the color. A penetrating water-repellent sealer guards against water and stains but mostly leaves the color as it is, so the choice is richer color or plain protection. We talk through both, and resealing, before you decide.
How often does stamped concrete need to be resealed?
You reseal when it needs it, not after a set number of years. Plan on it once the surface stops repelling water and stains or loses its depth of color. Sealer goes on best when the slab will be cooling in the hours after, so on a warm day that can mean an evening job.
How long does new stamped concrete cure before it can be sealed?
A national concrete standard counts concrete as fully cured at 28 days, though the right wait depends on where you are and the time of year. We'll tell you when your slab is ready for sealer instead of going by the calendar alone.
Who is allowed to do stamped concrete work in California?
A licensed contractor, for anything past minor work, because since January 1, 2025, the state licensing board allows an unlicensed person to take only jobs up to $1,000 that need no permit, and only if they employ no one. A landscaping contractor can also take concrete work that's part of a landscape project around the house or lot.
Who handles building code questions for concrete work in Lodi?
The City of Lodi's Building Division helps property owners and contractors meet California's building code. It does that through its plan check and inspection sections, so it's the office to ask if you have a code question about your project.
Other concrete work we do
- Service
Concrete sidewalk building
When a stamped patio needs a way to reach it, a matching walk from the driveway or side gate ties the whole yard together.
Read more Concrete sidewalk building - Service
Garage floor concrete
If you're redoing the driveway out front, it's often a good time to pour a fresh, smooth garage floor inside so the two slabs meet cleanly.
Read more Garage floor concrete - Service
Concrete patio construction
If stamping the whole space isn't for you, a plain patio slab, with a stamped border or none at all, still gives you a solid place outside.
Read more Concrete patio construction
Get a free estimate on your stamped slab
Request an estimate- VisitLodi, CA 95240
- Call(209) 280-3061
- Emailhello@lodiconcretecompany.com
- HoursMon–Fri: 6 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
Stamped concrete around Lodi
We're based in Lodi and pour stamped concrete in nearby cities like Stockton and Galt. Pick your area below, or call if yours isn't listed.