Concrete Contractors in Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale homeowners who hire concrete contractors need to know one city rule up front. The City of Scottsdale says hardscape such as patio slabs and driveways within property boundaries does not need a building permit, but it does need planning approval. That approval confirms the work meets code and design standards and is not in a setback or an easement. The Development Services One Stop Shop on East Indian School Road handles it at the planning counter. We build that step into the schedule for every Scottsdale project.

Decades of planned communities

Scottsdale grew from 2,032 people in 1950 to 67,823 in 1970 and 241,361 in 2020. The 1970 sale of the 4,236-acre McCormick Ranch to Kaiser-Aetna started a string of master-planned communities, including Scottsdale Ranch (1978), Gainey Ranch (1980), Desert Mountain (1986), McDowell Mountain Ranch (1992) and DC Ranch in the 1990s. Point2Homes, summarizing Census data, lists the city's median year built as 1991, with 20% of homes from the 1980s and 23.9% from the 1990s.

Each of those communities has its own design rules. Stamped patterns, colors and borders often need association sign-off before the city's planning review. We give you a dimensioned plan and color samples for both.

Where decorative concrete fits

Decorative finishes suit many Scottsdale homes and their community design standards. Common projects:

• Stamped concrete patios and entries in slate, flagstone or wood-plank patterns
• Pool decks with light colors and textured finishes that stay cooler and grip when wet
• Driveways with stamped or colored borders and bands that break up a wide slab
• Concrete repair on 1970s to 1990s homes, including resurfacing worn decks and drives

Stamped work needs extra care in heat. The surface has to be at the right firmness when the mats go down, and in a Scottsdale summer that window is short. We pour early, use enough crew to stamp in time, and seal the finished slab against UV.

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Sun, rain and higher ground

Scottsdale's elevation is listed at about 2,165 feet. Normals at Scottsdale Municipal Airport list a July mean high of 104.1 degrees and annual rainfall of about 8.73 inches. Where a lot slopes, a patio may need careful grading and sometimes a step or a short retaining edge. On flat lots, we still set slopes so water runs away from the house.

Flood control by design

The Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt, finished in 1984, runs about 12 miles through the city. A concrete canal-and-levee plan for the wash was defeated in a 1965 bond vote, and the city adopted the greenbelt approach instead. On lots near washes and drainage paths, we keep new slabs out of easements and preserve the existing flow of water. The city's planning approval checks for the same thing.

Sealing and upkeep

Decorative concrete in Scottsdale sun fades and dulls faster if it is left unsealed. We seal stamped and colored work after it cures, and we tell you how often to reseal based on sun exposure and traffic. Around pools, we use sealers with a grit additive so the surface does not get slick. Plain broom-finished driveways benefit from sealing too, especially where oil drips and irrigation overspray would otherwise stain the surface.

Ready for an estimate

We visit, measure and talk through the look you want, then give you a written estimate with finish, color, thickness, reinforcement and joint layout. Call (480) 351-1697 to book.