Concrete Patios in Apex, NC
Concrete Patios contractor serving Apex and Wake County.
Concrete Patios in Apex, Wake County
concrete patio installation in Apex, NC.
Apex is in northern Wake County on a Wedowee-Georgeville silt loam soil profile over gneiss and mica schist bedrock. For patio work, Wedowee soil is generally favorable because it drains better than the Cecil clay to the north, but it can settle under load if the original grading left organic topsoil in place. Every backyard patio in Apex starts with subgrade prep removing organic material to expose stable inorganic soil, then 4 inches of ABC crushed stone compacted to 95 percent standard proctor density. The slab is a 4-inch 3000 PSI mix with 6x6 W1.4/W1.4 welded wire mesh chair-supported at mid-depth. Expansion joints go every 8 to 10 feet, control joints saw-cut within 12 hours of pour. Popular finishes in Apex include broom, salt, and exposed aggregate; for lots in Downtown Apex and Black River with mature tree cover, salt finish is our default because it resists algae staining better than smooth trowel. Apex residential permits run through the town Planning and Zoning office on North Broad Street, and any patio requiring earth disturbance over 12 inches gets a Wake County erosion control review.
Permits, inspections, and code compliance in Apex
Every concrete patio installation project in Apex includes permit paperwork and inspection coordination through Wake County and, where applicable, the Apex planning office. Residential concrete work in North Carolina follows the 2018 NC Residential Code: continuous footings extend to the 12-inch frost line minimum per section R403, slabs on grade follow section R506, and the specified reinforcement schedule is #4 rebar on 16-inch centers or 6x6 welded wire mesh chair-supported at mid-slab depth. We schedule inspections 24 to 48 hours in advance so the pour timeline holds, and we walk every inspector through the work in person to keep the review moving.
Materials, cure schedule, and warranty
Residential concrete patios in Holly Springs typically run $7-$16 per square foot depending on thickness, reinforcement, and finish. Pricing bands sourced from Angi 2026 and HomeAdvisor 2026 concrete patio data. Concrete cure schedule follows ACI 308 recommendations: 24 hours before foot traffic, 7 days before load, 28 days for full design strength. Every job carries a written one-year workmanship warranty. If a warranty concern arises within the first year, one call brings us back on site.
Why homeowners choose us
- Owner supervised — the person quoting the job is on the pour
- In-house crew, never subcontracted
- One-hour callbacks, written estimates
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Neighborhoods we serve in Apex
We work across established neighborhoods and newer developments in Apex including:
Zip codes: 27501
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Serving the area around Apex, NC
Why hire a local crew
We're local to Wake County. We know the soils, the permit offices, and the HOAs. Every job stays in-house.
- Owner on every job site
- Written line-item estimate
- Clean finish, permits handled
Concrete Patios we build in Apex
Complete concrete patios services for residential projects across the region.
Residential
- Backyard Concrete Patios
- Covered Porch Slabs
- Pool Deck Slabs
- Exposed Aggregate Patios
- Walkways & Paths
- Patio Extensions
Light Commercial
- Small business slabs
- Loading pads
- ADA ramps
- Storage building floors
- Small parking areas
How the project flows
- Call or ContactReach out by phone or form — we respond within one business hour.
- Free On-Site VisitWe come to the property, measure, and discuss what you want.
- Written EstimateClear line-item quote covering scope, materials, and timeline.
- Scheduled PourWe schedule around your calendar and the weather. Crew arrives on time.
- One-Year WarrantyEvery job carries a written one-year workmanship warranty.
Common questions
How much does concrete patio installation cost in Apex?
Residential concrete patios in Holly Springs typically run $7-$16 per square foot depending on thickness, reinforcement, and finish. Pricing bands sourced from Angi 2026 and HomeAdvisor 2026 concrete patio data. We give a written estimate on site.
How long does concrete take to cure in Apex?
You can walk on it after 24 hours, drive on it after 7 days. Full design strength at 28 days.
Do you serve Apex?
Yes — Apex is inside our regular service area. We do concrete patio installation across the Wake County region.
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What We Do
Concrete Patios services in Holly Springs
Residential concrete patio installation across Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Apex, Cary, and Angier. in Apex
Backyard Concrete Patios
New residential patios sized to the yard and pitched 1/8-inch per foot for drainage. Broom or salt finish standard.
Covered Porch Slabs
Structural slabs for covered porches and screened rooms tied into the existing foundation. Wake County permit handled.
Pool Deck Slabs
Non-slip pool surrounds with broom or salt finish and expansion joints tuned to slab movement.
Exposed Aggregate Patios
Decorative patios with washed-aggregate finish. Long-lasting texture with color from the natural stone.
Walkways & Paths
Connecting walkways and garden paths pitched away from the foundation and jointed to prevent random cracking.
Patio Extensions
Additions to existing patios with matched finish and doweled cold joints to the original slab.
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