Residential concrete
Concrete Patios in Marietta, GA
JJC Concrete pours concrete patios for homeowners in Marietta and nearby Cobb County cities, from a new slab off the back door to a replacement for an old patio that has cracked or sunk. We are family owned, licensed and insured, and pouring concrete since 2010, with steps and walkways to connect a patio to the yard.
- Family owned since 2010
- Licensed and insured
- Hablamos español
Get a Free Estimate
Tell us about the project and where it is.
By sending this form, you agree that JJC Concrete may contact you about your request by phone call, text message or email, using the details you provide. Message and data rates may apply. Consent is not a condition of any purchase. See our Privacy Policy.
Prefer to talk? Call (770) 755-2622. Hablamos español.
What Goes Into a New Concrete Patio?
A patio starts with a layout: where it meets the house, how big it needs to be for the table or grill you plan to use, and how people will get onto it. Those choices shape the grading, the forms and the finish.
Patios rarely stand alone. A back door may need a landing, a sliding door may sit above grade, and a path may need to reach the driveway or the side gate. Concrete steps and stoops and sidewalks and walkways can be planned in the same job so the pieces line up.
- New patios off a back door, deck or sliding door
- Replacement of an old, cracked or settled patio, including removal of the old slab
- Grading and ground preparation
- Forming, pouring and finishing
- Connecting steps, landings and paths
How Do You Prepare Georgia Clay for a Patio?
Preparation means getting down to firm, stable ground and building up from there. Backyard soil can hold roots, mulch and topsoil, and flatwork guides from the concrete industry call for that organic and loose material to come out before any base is placed.
Below the topsoil, rock across the Georgia Piedmont is frequently covered by a thick layer of red clay, according to the Georgia Encyclopedia. USDA soil descriptions for the Cecil series, a Piedmont upland soil, list a red clay subsoil that is well drained, and the same encyclopedia notes that this clay, called saprolite, erodes easily once plants are removed. A freshly dug patio area needs grading that keeps rain from washing the edges out.
Which Way Should a Patio Drain?
A patio should drain away from the house. Water that runs toward the foundation or pools against the back wall is the problem a patio slope is meant to prevent.
Published guidance for exterior flatwork, including the NAHB quality checklist, calls for a slope of at least a quarter inch per foot. The fall is gentle enough that chairs and tables sit fine, and it gives rain a path off the slab. Downspouts that empty onto the patio area are worth pointing out at the estimate, since they add a lot of water to one spot.
What Patio Finishes Can You Discuss?
A broom texture is the familiar outdoor finish, and the Illinois Ready Mixed Concrete Association describes it as a slip resistant surface made with a stiff bristle broom. Around a grill, a hose bib or a pool, some grip underfoot is useful.
Other questions to talk over are the edge detail, how the patio meets the house, and where the joints fall across the slab. Joints give the slab a planned place to crack as it shrinks, so their layout affects how the finished patio looks. Bring any ideas you have to the estimate so the finish is agreed on before the concrete arrives.
Ready to talk about your concrete project?
Driveways, patios, slabs, walks and steps across Marietta and metro Atlanta. Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM.
Should You Replace or Repair an Old Patio?
Replacement is the better call when the slab has moved. A patio that tilts toward the house, has sunk at one corner or has broken into pieces with raised edges points to a base problem, and a surface coating leaves that problem in place.
Hairline cracks on a slab that still sits level and sheds water are a different case. Describe what you see, and the estimate can cover whether the whole patio comes out or only part of it, with the old concrete removed first when it does.
How Does Georgia Weather Affect a New Patio?
Freezing weather does reach metro Atlanta. The National Weather Service logged record 24 hour snowfall totals in Atlanta during January 2025, along with freezing rain across north Georgia and snow that melted and then refroze.
Industry checklists call for protecting fresh concrete from freezing, with covers or blankets when nights drop below 40 degrees, and the Illinois Ready Mixed Concrete Association advises keeping salt and deicers off new concrete through at least its first winter. If a patio goes in during the fall, plan for that before the first icy morning.
Patios Around Marietta and Nearby Cities
JJC Concrete pours patios for homeowners in Marietta, Acworth, Woodstock, Mableton and other cities around metro Atlanta. The company's main work today is poured basement and foundation walls for builders across metro Atlanta, and residential flatwork like patios is work the crew wants more of. Excavators, bobcats and lasers are part of the equipment on hand, which helps in a backyard where the ground has to be dug out, graded and set to an even fall.
How a Concrete Patio Job Works
- 1
Free estimate
Tell us the rough size you want, where it meets the house, and whether an old patio or pavers need to come out first.
- 2
Layout and removal
The patio outline is set, and any old slab in the way is broken out and removed.
- 3
Grading and ground prep
Loose soil and roots come out, and the ground is graded so the finished patio falls away from the house.
- 4
Forms and pour
Forms define the shape and slope, and the concrete is placed and leveled inside them.
- 5
Finish and cure
The surface texture is applied while the concrete is fresh, then the slab is left to cure before furniture goes on it.
Ready to talk about your concrete project?
Driveways, patios, slabs, walks and steps across Marietta and metro Atlanta. Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you pour a patio and steps in the same job?
Yes. JJC Concrete pours patios, steps and stoops, and walkways, so a patio with a landing at the back door or a path to the driveway can be planned together. Mention every connected piece when you ask for an estimate so the layout and grades line up.
How much does a concrete patio cost?
The price depends on the job. Patio size, yard access, grading, and whether an old slab has to be removed all affect the work. Send a description of the patio you have in mind through the estimate form for a free estimate based on your yard.
Do I need a permit for a concrete patio?
Permit requirements are set by your city or county, and they can differ between cities like Marietta and unincorporated Cobb County. Ask about permits for your patio when you call, and have the property address handy so the right office can be identified.
Can a new patio go where an old one is now?
Yes. Concrete removal and replacement is part of the work JJC Concrete does, so an old patio that has cracked or settled can be broken out and removed before the new one is poured. Replacing it also gives a chance to fix a slope that sends water toward the house.
What finish works for an outdoor patio?
A broom finish is the familiar outdoor texture, and industry guidance describes it as slip resistant, which helps when the patio is wet. Other finish questions, like edges and joint layout, are worth settling during the estimate so everything is agreed before the pour.
What areas do you serve for patios?
JJC Concrete is based in Marietta and serves homeowners in cities including Smyrna, Kennesaw, Acworth, Woodstock, Powder Springs, Mableton, Austell and Douglasville, along with other cities around metro Atlanta. Share your address and a short description of the patio when you ask for an estimate. Hablamos español, so you can describe the patio in Spanish if that is easier.
Other concrete services
Driveways
New concrete driveways and full replacements in Marietta, including tear out, haul off, grading and base prep.
Learn moreSlabs and Garage Floors
Garage floors, shop pads and concrete slabs in Marietta, with ground prep, drainage and finish planned for how the slab is used.
Learn moreSidewalks and Walkways
New and replacement concrete sidewalks, front walks and side paths for homeowners in Marietta and metro Atlanta.
Learn moreSteps and Stoops
Poured concrete steps, front stoops and landings, new or replacement, for homes in Marietta and metro Atlanta.
Learn moreRemoval and Replacement
Tear out, haul off and replacement of cracked or sunken driveways, walks, patios, steps and slabs in Marietta and metro Atlanta.
Learn moreTalk to JJC Concrete
Homeowners get a free estimate. Builders and GCs can send plans for a bid. Hablamos español.
- (770) 755-2622
- jjcconcretellc@yahoo.com
- Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM
- Based in Marietta, serving metro Atlanta. See service areas
Learn more about JJC Concrete. We do not sell your information: read our privacy policy.
Get a Free Estimate
Tell us about the project and where it is.
By sending this form, you agree that JJC Concrete may contact you about your request by phone call, text message or email, using the details you provide. Message and data rates may apply. Consent is not a condition of any purchase. See our Privacy Policy.
Prefer to talk? Call (770) 755-2622. Hablamos español.