# Concrete Patios Toronto | Best Concrete Toronto URL: https://bestconcretetoronto.ca/concrete-patios/ ![Broom-finished concrete patio in a Toronto backyard surrounded by mature trees](/images/hero/large-broom-finished-concrete-patio-in-a-suburban-.webp) Popular # Concrete Patios in Toronto & the GTA: New Installation, Replacement & Decorative Overlay Finishes Last updated: August 28, 2026 A backyard patio in the GTA lives outdoors through -25 C January nights and 30 C August afternoons, so the concrete has to be spec'd for movement. Best Concrete Toronto [/ →](/) pours patios using the same 32 MPa air-entrained mix we run on driveways, with saw-cut control joints at 24-times slab thickness, a broom or exposed-aggregate finish for grip when the surface is wet, and slope-to-drain design pushing runoff away from your foundation at a minimum quarter-inch per foot. A 400 sq ft patio lands roughly between $3,600 and $6,000 installed. Decorative overlays over a sound existing slab are cheaper at $5 to $10 per sq ft. - rule CSA A23.1 exposure class C-2 - description Written quote before mobilisation - calculate Repair-first slab assessment Published pricing $9 - $15 per sq ft installed request\_quote Get a Free Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) call (647) 800-3688 [tel:+16478003688 →](tel:+16478003688) View Pricing [#pricing →](#pricing) - star 5-Star Customer Satisfaction - verified 2-Year Workmanship Warranty - shield WSIB + $2M Liability - workspace\_premium TARION Registered ![Crew member bull floating a fresh backyard patio slab inside wooden forms](/images/misc/crew-member-bull-floating-a-fresh-backyard-concret.webp) Crew member bull floating a fresh backyard patio slab inside wooden forms ## What Is a Concrete Patio Installation? A concrete patio is a reinforced slab poured on grade in your backyard or side yard, and the difference between one that lasts and one that fails is base preparation and drainage. We excavate to depth, compact a granular A base with geotextile fabric where the ground is soft, set wire mesh or rebar, and place air-entrained concrete finished with a bull float and then a broom or magnesium float. The detail most homeowners never see is the slope. Every patio we pour falls at a minimum of one quarter inch per foot away from the house. Expansion joint felt goes in where the slab meets the foundation so the two can move independently through a Toronto winter without one cracking the other. That single detail is why some patios push meltwater into a basement and others do not. We also overlay [/concrete-overlays-resurfacing/ →](/concrete-overlays-resurfacing/) . Where the existing slab is structurally sound, a polymer-modified cementitious coating or a self-levelling topping renews the surface at $5 to $10 per square foot instead of $9 to $15 for a replacement. We test the base first and tell you when an overlay will not hold. ### What’s Included - Excavation, disposal and compacted granular base - Geotextile fabric over soft or clay subgrade - Wire mesh or rebar reinforcement - Air-entrained concrete with a broom or magnesium float finish - Slope-to-drain grading away from the foundation - Expansion joint detailing at the house and any fixed structures - Saw-cut control joints and a penetrating sealer ## Common Problems We Solve ### Water Pooling Against the Foundation A flat or back-pitched patio is a basement problem waiting to happen. We re-grade during replacement and, where the yard genuinely cannot shed water, add a trench drain tied into the storm system or a dry well. ### Random Cracking Across the Slab Concrete shrinks as it cures. If control joints are cut too late or spaced too widely, the slab picks its own crack line. We saw-cut on a grid sized to the slab thickness, within the correct window after placement, so cracking happens inside the joint. ### Surface Scaling After a Few Winters Patios take snow, salt tracked from boots, and repeated freeze-thaw. Air entrainment and a penetrating sealer [/concrete-sealing-waterproofing/ →](/concrete-sealing-waterproofing/) are what keep the surface intact. A patio that has started to scale but is still solid underneath is a good candidate for a bonded overlay. ### A Tired but Solid Slab Not every worn patio needs demolition. If the concrete rings solid, is not heaved, and drains reasonably, a decorative overlay gives you a new surface with a new colour and texture for roughly half the cost of a tear-out. ## How Much Does a Concrete Patio Cost in Toronto? Installed patios run $9 to $15 per square foot. The main cost drivers are: - **Size and shape.** Simple rectangles pour efficiently; curves, steps and multiple levels add forming labour. - **Reinforcement.** Wire mesh is standard; rebar is used where the slab spans soft ground. - **Access.** Backyards without truck access need wheelbarrow or line-pump placement, which we price into the quote. - **Finish.** Broom finish is included. Integral colour, exposed aggregate and stamped borders add to the rate. - **Site work.** Removing an existing slab, importing fill, or adding drainage all sit outside the base rate and are itemised. A 400 sq ft patio therefore lands roughly between $3,600 and $6,000. Overlays over a sound slab run $5 to $10 per square foot. ## Types of Patio Finish **Broom finish** gives the best winter grip and hides minor imperfections. **Magnesium float** leaves a smoother, tighter surface that suits covered patios and modern architecture. ** Exposed aggregate [/exposed-aggregate-concrete/ →](/exposed-aggregate-concrete/) ** reveals decorative stone with a surface retarder and controlled wash-off, giving grip and a natural look. **Stamped** patterns in ashlar slate, London cobblestone or wood plank read as stone without the joints of pavers. ** Integral colour [/coloured-stained-concrete/ →](/coloured-stained-concrete/) ** runs pigment through the full depth so chips do not show grey. ## When Should You Replace Rather Than Overlay? Replace when the slab has heaved out of plane, when the base has washed out, when cracks run through multiple panels with vertical displacement, or when the surface has scaled to the point that aggregate is exposed across most of the area. Overlay when the slab is level, sound, and only tired on the surface. We make that call on site, in front of you, before writing the quote. Send us the dimensions and a photo and we will come back with a written published-rate quote inside two hours. Published pricing ## How Much Does Patios Cost in Toronto? $9 - $15 per sq ft installed ### Standard Patio $9 - $11 / sq ft - check Excavation and compacted granular base - check Wire mesh reinforcement, 4-inch slab - check Broom or magnesium float finish - check Slope-to-drain grading away from the foundation Get a Free Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Most requested ### Reinforced & Sealed $11 - $13 / sq ft - check Everything in the standard patio - check Rebar grid where the slab spans soft ground - check Expansion joint detailing at the house - check Penetrating sealer after cure Get a Free Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) ### Decorative Patio $13 - $15 / sq ft - check Everything in the reinforced pour - check Integral colour or decorative border - check Custom joint layout - check Upgraded acrylic sealer Get a Free Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) A 400 sq ft patio lands roughly between $3,600 and $6,000 installed. Decorative overlays over a sound existing slab are cheaper at $5 to $10 per sq ft. Rates are published up front with no hidden fees. Final pricing depends on site conditions, thickness, reinforcement, and finish. See the full published rate card [/pricing/ →](/pricing/) . Why choose us ## Why Choose Best Concrete Toronto for Patios? water\_drop ### Water Goes Away From the House Every patio is graded at a minimum of one quarter inch per foot away from the foundation, with expansion joint felt where the slab meets the building. layers ### Overlay Before Tear-Out If the existing slab is sound we overlay it at $5 to $10 per sq ft instead of selling you a full replacement. ac\_unit ### Freeze-Thaw Ready Air-entrained mixes and a penetrating sealer keep the surface intact through GTA winters. receipt\_long ### Published Pricing $9 to $15 per sq ft, published up front, quoted in writing with no hidden fees. Our process ## How Does Patios Work? 1. 1 straighten ### Measure & Assess We measure the area, check drainage fall, and test whether an existing slab can carry an overlay. 2. 2 request\_quote ### Written Quote Published per-square-foot pricing in writing inside our 2-hour response window. 3. 3 construction ### Form & Pour Excavate, compact the granular base, set forms and reinforcement, then place and finish the slab. 4. 4 verified ### Joint & Seal Saw-cut control joints, apply curing compound, and seal once the concrete has cured. Our work ## Patios Projects Across the GTA Click any image to enlarge. ## How Best Concrete Toronto Compares | Factor | Typical Contractor | Best Concrete Toronto | | --- | --- | --- | | Drainage design | Flat pour, water finds its own way | Minimum 1/4 inch per foot away from the foundation | | Quote turnaround | 2 to 5 business days | 2-hour response window | | Overlay option offered | Rarely, replacement quoted by default | Assessed first, overlay quoted where the slab allows | | Workmanship warranty | 1 year or none | 2 years in writing | Testimonials ## What Customers Say About Our Patios Work Real feedback from Toronto and GTA homeowners on completed concrete work. star star star star star > "The patio they poured is stunning and still looks great after a Toronto winter. They explained the sealing schedule and honoured the warranty when I had a question." Priya S. Markham star star star star star > "Small backyard, but they treated it like a big job. Even finish end to end and the water actually runs away from the house now." Grace L. Cornell star star star star star > "They talked us out of a full replacement and overlaid the old slab instead. Saved us thousands and it looks new." Dana R. Port Whitby Common questions ## Patios FAQs ### help How much does a concrete patio cost in Toronto? expand\_more Concrete patios run $9 to $15 per sq ft installed. A 400 sq ft patio lands roughly between $3,600 and $6,000. Decorative overlays over a sound existing slab cost less at $5 to $10 per sq ft. ### help What is the average cost of a 20x20 concrete slab? expand\_more A 20x20 patio is 400 sq ft, so at typical rates it costs about $3,600 to $6,400 installed depending on thickness, reinforcement and finish. Same-day quotes are available for jobs under 500 sq ft. ### help How long does a patio installation take? expand\_more Most residential patios take two to three days: one day to excavate, form and prep the base, one day to pour and finish. You can walk on it after 24 to 48 hours and put furniture back after about a week. ### help Can you resurface my old patio instead of replacing it? expand\_more If the base slab is structurally sound, yes. A polymer-modified overlay or Jewel Stone system renews the surface at a fraction of replacement cost. We sound the slab first and tell you honestly if an overlay will not hold. ### help How do you stop water pooling on a patio? expand\_more We grade the slab at a minimum of one quarter inch per foot away from the foundation and set the form heights before the pour, not after. Where the yard cannot shed water we tie in a trench drain. ### help Do concrete patios crack? expand\_more All concrete shrinks as it cures, which is why we saw-cut control joints on a grid sized to the slab. Cracks then form inside the joints where you do not see them. Random cracking usually means the joints were cut too late or spaced too far apart. ### help Is a concrete patio better than pavers? expand\_more Concrete gives an unbroken surface with no joints for weeds or ants, and costs less per square foot than interlocking stone. Pavers are easier to lift and reset if a section settles. Stamped concrete at $12 to $25 per sq ft gives the paver look without the joints. ### help Should I seal my patio? expand\_more Yes, and reseal every three to five years. A penetrating silane-siloxane sealer at $1.50 to $3 per sq ft keeps water and chloride out of the surface, which is what causes spalling after a few GTA winters. ### help Can you pour a patio around an existing deck or pool? expand\_more Yes. We form around footings, posts and pool coping with isolation joints so the slab can move independently without cracking the adjacent structure. ### Still have questions? We answer the phone 24/7 and reply to quote requests inside two hours. Get a Free Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) GTA Coverage ## Patios in Your City Same published pricing across the GTA, no travel surcharge. Pick your city for local coverage details and same-day quote windows. Toronto ### Patios in Toronto Downtown, Midtown, East End, and every other Toronto neighbourhood. From $9 [Patios in Toronto →](/concrete-patios/toronto/) Peel ### Patios in Mississauga Port Credit, Streetsville, Erin Mills, and every other Mississauga neighbourhood. 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From $9 [Patios in Ajax →](/concrete-patios/ajax/) ## Related Services layers ### Concrete Overlays & Resurfacing Thin overlays, self-levelling toppings and Jewel Stone systems with polymer-modified cementitious coating, epoxy bonding agent, base slab CSP-3 surface profile prep, and shot-blasted or acid-etched substrate preparation. [Concrete Overlays & Resurfacing →](/concrete-overlays-resurfacing/) grid\_view ### Stamped Concrete Patterned overlays and pours in stone, slate, London cobblestone, ashlar slate and wood-plank patterns with polyurethane texture stamping mats, integral iron-oxide pigment, powder release agent, SharkGrip slip additive, and acrylic solvent sealer. [Stamped Concrete →](/stamped-concrete/) water\_drop ### Concrete Sealing & Waterproofing Silane siloxane penetrating sealer, acrylic film sealer, lithium silicate densifier and chloride-resistance treatments with reseal cadence every 3 to 5 years for freeze-thaw protection and road-salt resistance. [Concrete Sealing & Waterproofing →](/concrete-sealing-waterproofing/) ## Try Our Free Concrete Cost Calculator Estimate the installed cost of your concrete project by area and service type using our published Toronto pricing. Use the Calculator arrow\_forward [/tools/concrete-cost-calculator/ →](/tools/concrete-cost-calculator/) ![](/images/hero/concrete-crew-in-hi-vis-vests-finishing-a-large-dr.webp) 2-hour response window, 24/7 phone answering ## Ready to Book Patios? Published pricing on concrete patios, a written quote inside two hours, and a 2-year workmanship warranty. request\_quote Get a Free Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) call (647) 800-3688 [tel:+16478003688 →](tel:+16478003688) - check\_circle 2-year workmanship warranty - check\_circle No hidden fees - check\_circle WSIB insured, $2M liability