Your Backyard, Finally Finished
From a simple slab off the back door to a decorative outdoor room, Golden Paw Concrete designs and pours patios built for Indiana weather.
- 3-Year Workmanship Warranty
- Woman-Owned & Locally Owned
- Free In-Person Estimates
- 0% Financing for 12 Months*
Concrete Patio Installation
A good patio changes how you use your home. Morning coffee, summer cookouts, a quiet spot after work. Golden Paw Concrete works as concrete patio contractors for Indianapolis homeowners who want an outdoor space that holds up through freeze-thaw winters. Patios are one of our favorite concrete services. Our owner loves being outside creating new spaces, and few before-and-afters beat a bare backyard turned into a place people want to sit.
Custom Concrete Patio Contractors in Indianapolis
Every concrete patio installation starts at your back door, not on a price sheet. We look at the yard and ask how you'll use the space. A table for eight needs a different footprint than two chairs and a grill. Then you get a written, itemized scope before anything is scheduled.
Custom doesn't have to mean complicated. Some great patios are clean rectangles with a crisp broom finish. Others curve around a garden bed. We'll walk you through the options and never push the most expensive one.
Patio Projects We Build
New Backyard Patios
A first patio, sized for how you actually entertain.
Concrete Patio Extensions
More room on a builder-grade slab or an older patio that's too small.
Patio Replacement
Tearing out a cracked or sunken patio and starting over.
Patios With Steps
Concrete steps from a raised door down to the patio.
Paths to the Patio
A matching walkway from the driveway or side gate.
Planning a Patio for Indiana Weather
Concrete patio installers who know central Indiana start with drainage. The patio should slope gently away from the house so snowmelt doesn't sit against the foundation. Downspouts may need to move. Clay soil and frost heave call for a well-compacted base and control joints that guide cracking into straight lines.
Then there's sun and shade. A west-facing patio gets hot late in the day, and big trees bring roots that can lift a slab. Our patio design planning guide walks through these choices before you meet with us. Weighing pavers too? Our concrete vs. pavers guide compares the two honestly.
Patio Finishes and Decorative Options
Finish is where a patio gets its personality. A stamped concrete patio can look like slate, flagstone, brick or wood plank. Colored concrete adds warm tones that suit your siding. A broom finish is simple and slip-resistant. Exposed aggregate shows off natural stone. A stamped border around a broom field is a popular middle ground. Even our mascot, a golden cat with expensive taste, would approve.
Patios for Homes and Businesses
Homeowners can find other projects to pair with a patio, like steps or a garage slab, on our residential concrete page. Restaurants and offices that want outdoor seating can learn how we work with businesses.
How a Patio Project Works
- 1Request an estimate and we'll book an in-person consultation.
- 2We plan size, shape, slope and finish with you. You review and approve a written, itemized estimate.
- 3Financing comes next if you want it. A 50% deposit reserves your date, and we apply for any permits.
- 4We prepare the base, pour and finish your patio.
- 5We walk it with you to make sure you love it. The remaining 50% is due at completion.
Budget and Financing for Your Patio
Patio pricing depends on your design, so the cost FAQ below explains what moves the number. If you'd rather not pay all at once, ask about financing: 0% financing for 12 months, subject to credit approval. We pour March through November. Plan in winter, and your patio can be ready when the weather turns warm.
Questions & Answers
Concrete Patio Questions
Have another question? Visit our FAQ page or call or text (317) 672-0966.
What does it cost to lay a concrete patio?
The main cost drivers are size, thickness, truck access, removing an old patio or pavers, base prep and the finish. Stamped, colored concrete takes more labor than broom. Our concrete cost guide breaks down these drivers, and your free estimate gives you real numbers for your design.
What size patio do I need?
Start with the furniture. Lay out your table, chairs and grill on the lawn and walk around them, leaving room to pull chairs back. First sketches often come out a little small.
Which finish is best for a patio?
It depends on the look you want. Broom is simple and grippy, stamped and colored are decorative, and exposed aggregate adds texture. Our guide to choosing a concrete finish compares them side by side.
Can you extend my existing patio?
If the existing slab is level and sound, a concrete patio extension can add room. If it's cracked or sunken, replacing the whole patio may last better. Our post on builder-grade concrete explains what to check on a new-build slab.
Does a new patio need to be sealed?
Decorative concrete, like stamped and colored patios, is usually sealed to protect the color and resealed every few years. We'll go over care at your walkthrough. Our de-icing salt guide explains why salt is so hard on concrete.
Can a patio include steps or a wall?
Yes. Many patios step down from a back door or sit on a sloped lot that needs a low wall. We can plan the patio, steps and concrete retaining walls as one project.
Why Choose Golden Paw
Why Homeowners and Property Managers Choose Golden Paw
3-Year Workmanship Warranty
Every service we offer carries a 3-year workmanship warranty covering problems caused by our work. Outside damage, like de-icing salt, isn't included.
A Written, Itemized Scope
Your estimate spells out what we will pour, remove and finish before any work is scheduled, so there are no surprises on pour day.
Permits Handled for You
When a project needs a permit, we apply for it. You don't have to chase down the city or county.
Woman-Owned and Local
A family business, woman-owned and locally owned, with offices in Indianapolis and Carmel.
Better Concrete, Not the Cheapest Bid
We build for the long haul. Proper base prep, forms, joints and finishing cost a little more up front and save you a tear-out later.
Free Estimates, 0% Financing
An in-person consultation and estimate at no cost, plus 0% financing for 12 months, subject to credit approval.
Let’s Get Started
Start Planning Your Patio
Golden Paw Concrete designs and pours concrete patios in Indianapolis, Avon, Plainfield and Fishers, plus Geist and Whitestown. Call or text (317) 672-0966, or request a free estimate and we'll meet you in the backyard to start sketching.