How much does a concrete patio cost in O'Fallon, IL?

It depends on the size, the finish you choose, and whether an old slab needs to come out first. The only way to get an accurate number is a free on-site estimate. We come out, measure, and give you a clear written price before any work starts.

Do you remove my old patio slab, or do I need to hire someone for that?

We handle the whole thing. We run our own trucks, so we tear out the old concrete, haul it away, prep the base, and pour the new slab with one crew. You don't have to coordinate with a separate demo or hauling company.

What causes a concrete patio to crack and sink?

Most of the time it's a poor base or drainage that wasn't set up correctly. Water gets under the slab, freeze-thaw cycles move it, and the surface starts to crack or heave. We grade and compact the base properly before we pour so the slab has a solid, well-drained foundation under it.

What's the difference between a standard patio and a stamped concrete patio?

A standard broom-finished patio is clean, practical, and lower cost. Stamped concrete is poured the same way but gets a texture and color pressed into it to look like stone, slate, or brick. Both hold up well; the difference is appearance and price.

How long before I can use my new patio?

You can walk on it within a day or two. We recommend waiting longer before putting heavy furniture or planters on it. We give you specific timing based on your pour and the conditions that day.

Do you work in O'Fallon regularly, or is it a long haul from Freeburg?

We work in O'Fallon on a regular basis. It's about 15 miles from our home base in Freeburg, and O'Fallon is one of the areas we cover throughout St. Clair County. ---

Concrete Patio in O'Fallon | Custom Concrete & Truck Service

Concrete Patio in O'Fallon, IL

If you live in O'Fallon and want a concrete patio poured right, we work this area regularly. We're based in Freeburg, about 15 miles southeast, and we serve O'Fallon and the surrounding St. Clair County communities on a consistent schedule. Whether you're near the Hartman Creek area on the north side or in one of the established neighborhoods closer to Highway 50, the process is the same: we come out, measure your space, and give you a clear price before any work starts.

A concrete patio is one of the most practical backyard upgrades you can make. It's low maintenance, handles Illinois weather without buckling, and gives you a flat, usable surface that holds up for decades when the base is prepped properly.

What O'Fallon Customers Should Know About Concrete Patios

O'Fallon sits on clay-heavy soil that expands and contracts with moisture and temperature changes. That's a problem if the base under your patio isn't graded and compacted correctly. A lot of cracked, sunken patios we see in this area trace back to shortcuts on base prep, not the concrete itself. We grade and compact before we pour, which is the part of the job that actually determines how long your patio holds up.

Most residential patios we pour in O'Fallon run between 300 and 600 square feet, though we build larger ones too. We offer standard broom-finished concrete, which is clean, practical, and easy to maintain. We also pour stamped concrete patios for homeowners who want a specific look, like slate, stone, or brick patterns with color added to the mix. Stamped work costs more than a plain finish, but it holds up the same way and gives you a surface that looks more like natural material without the maintenance or cost of actual pavers.

If you have an old patio slab that needs to come out first, we handle that in-house. We run our own trucks, so the tear-out, haul-away, and new pour all come from one crew. You don't have to line up a separate demolition company and wait for them to finish before we can start.

Our Concrete Patio Process in O'Fallon

Step 1 — Free On-Site Estimate We come out to your O'Fallon property, walk the space with you, and measure what you're working with. We talk through size, finish options, and any drainage considerations for your yard. If there's an old slab to remove, we factor that into the price so nothing surprises you later. You get a written number before we schedule anything.

Step 2 — Base Prep and Forming Before any concrete gets poured, we grade the area for drainage and compact the base. For homes in O'Fallon where the soil has shifted or water tends to pond, this step matters more than most people realize. We set forms to the correct dimensions and place reinforcement where the design calls for it.

Step 3 — Pour and Finish We pour and finish the slab to your chosen texture. Broom finishes get hand-finished for a clean, consistent look. Stamped work is pressed and colored during the pour. Either way, we control the cure process and give you clear instructions on when you can walk on it and when it's ready for furniture and foot traffic. We stay on the job until it's done right.

Common Issues with Concrete Patios in O'Fallon

One of the most common calls we get is from O'Fallon homeowners dealing with a patio that's cracked, heaved, or sitting lower on one end than the other. Sometimes it's a patio that's only 10 or 12 years old. The cause is usually the same: whoever poured it didn't properly prep the base, or the drainage was never addressed, and water sat under the slab through freeze-thaw cycles until it moved. Once the damage is done, patching the surface doesn't fix the underlying problem.

Another issue we see is old patios that were poured at the wrong slope. Water runs back toward the house instead of away from it. That creates pooling against the foundation and, over time, water infiltration issues in the basement or crawl space. When we demo and replace a patio like this, we re-grade the area first and set the slope correctly before we pour a new slab.

Some homeowners have had poor experiences with contractors who didn't show up on schedule or left a job before it was finished. We're a local operation out of Freeburg, and we've been working the Metro East for 20 years. When we're on your job, we see it through to the end.

Cost Considerations

Concrete patio pricing depends on size, whether an old slab needs to come out first, what finish you're going with, and how complex the drainage prep is. A standard broom-finished patio will cost less than a stamped patio of the same size, and tear-out adds to the total. We don't give ballpark numbers over the phone because they rarely match the actual job.

The right way to get a number is a free on-site estimate. We come out, look at what you've got, and give you a clear price before any work begins. No pressure, no obligation.

Call us at 618-514-2663 or reach out to richie@customconcretesite.com to set up a time.

Other Services in O'Fallon

If you're working on the exterior of your property and need more than just a patio, we do other concrete work in O'Fallon as well. Here are a couple of related services we handle in this area:

Concrete driveways in O'Fallon - New driveway installations and full replacements with base prep and haul-away handled in-house.
Concrete sidewalks in O'Fallon - Walkways, front walks, and access paths poured to the correct grade and thickness.

We also work just down the road in Belleville if you have a project there or want to see examples of our work from that market.

Get a Free Estimate

Ready to get your O'Fallon concrete patio on the schedule? Give us a call at 618-514-2663 or email richie@customconcretesite.com. We'll set a time to come out, walk your yard with you, and put together a written estimate at no charge.

Custom Concrete & Truck Service is based at 107 N. Main Street in Freeburg, IL, and we serve O'Fallon and the surrounding St. Clair County area. We've been doing this for 20 years, and we handle your job with one crew from the base prep through the finished slab.

Concrete Patio in O'Fallon