Concrete patio construction in Juneau AK - a slab poured with the cold in mind
Who builds concrete patios in Juneau, AK?
Juneau Concrete builds concrete patios in Juneau, and I come out myself to look at the spot and write the estimate. Our own crew does the work, and I'm on site for the pour, which we plan around the cold and the ground the patio sits on.
A patio is concrete poured in place. We dig out the spot, pack a firm base, set forms to the shape you want, then pour, finish the top and protect it through curing, the quiet stretch while it hardens. Size and base work move the price most, the ground and the weather move the date, and my written estimate puts your numbers on paper.
The part I care about most is the part you won't see once we're done. Soft spots or empty pockets under a slab are what crack it early, so the base, the dug-out and packed ground the patio sits on, gets the time and the budget first. A nice finish on a bad base is just a crack waiting its turn.
Before anything gets poured, we decide where the joints go and how the patio meets your steps and walks, so the slab has room to move without pulling at what's around it. If the walk leading out to it is cracked or sinking too, ask about concrete sidewalk building while I'm there.
What goes into a patio
- Digging out and packing the base
- Forms set to your patio's shape
- A mix chosen for ice melt
- Joints planned before the pour
- A clean break at steps and walks
- Protection while the concrete cures
What to weigh before a concrete patio
Where the money goes
Most of the cost sits in the size and the ground work underneath, and that's the last place I'd trim. A fancier finish can come later, a bad base can't be fixed later.
What sets the date
We pour once the ground under the patio has thawed and the weather gives fresh concrete time to harden, so the calendar bends to the ground, not the other way around.
Broom or stamped finish
A broom finish, a light brushed texture, gives your feet some grip and is the plain choice. Stamped concrete can look like stone or brick and costs more.
Juneau patio questions
How much does a concrete patio cost in Juneau?
I can't give you a fair number until I've seen the spot, because the cost comes mostly from the size, how much digging and base work it needs, whether an old slab has to come out first and the finish you pick. You get the estimate in writing, with what's in it spelled out. Call (907) 560-0628 to set up a visit.
What is the best way to keep a concrete patio from flaking with ice melt?
Ask for air-entrained concrete, which has tiny air bubbles mixed in. Concrete industry guidance says that air helps a slab hold up when it's soaked and frozen over and over, and it limits scaling, the surface flaking that ice-removal chemicals cause. If you tell me you'll melt ice on it, we pick the mix with that in mind.
Can a concrete patio be poured in cold weather in Juneau?
Yes, but not on frozen ground, because frozen soil pulls heat out of the bottom of the slab faster than insulation on top can put it back. Cold-weather concrete guidance also says fresh concrete needs to gain strength before it can survive even one freeze, about 24 to 48 hours at 70°F and 3 to 5 days at 40 to 50°F. So a cool-weather pour means a longer wait, and we keep the slab protected until it's there.
How do I keep a new concrete patio from cracking?
You can't stop every crack, but well-placed joints decide where they show up. Control joints are cuts in the slab that give it a straight line to crack along, so the crack hides in a groove instead of wandering across the middle. Isolation joints are separate breaks where the patio meets steps, walks and the house, which is why we settle the layout before the pour.
Who answers permit questions in Juneau?
The city's Permit Center does, at permits@juneau.gov or (907) 586-0770, and the application itself is all online. When a job needs a permit, we handle the application and book the inspections through our Civic Access account, since the city has whoever applied schedule each one. If it isn't clear whether yours needs one, we ask the Permit Center before we start, and if you're on a downtown lot with questions about the city's avalanche areas, that's their call too.
Does a concrete contractor need a license in Alaska?
Yes, the state makes it unlawful to bid or work as a contractor until the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development has issued a certificate of registration. We're fully licensed and insured, and you're welcome to ask about it when I'm out.
Patio work near you
We're based in Juneau and work across the City and Borough, and we take jobs in other cities when they make sense. Pick your area below or call (907) 560-0628.
Other concrete work
- Concrete driveway building
- Stamped concrete services
- Concrete sidewalk building
- Garage floor concrete
- Decorative concrete
- Concrete retaining walls
- Concrete floor installation
- Concrete pool decks
- Concrete steps construction
- Slab foundation building
- Foundation installation
- Concrete parking lot building
- Concrete footings
- Foundation raising
- Concrete cutting
Get a free patio estimate
Give us the patio's rough size, its spot on your lot and photos of nearby steps. We reply within one business day, and the on-site estimate carries no obligation.