Decorative concrete in Enterprise NV - a finish you'll actually keep up with
Plain gray slab out front or by the pool? We pour a decorative finish that suits the look you want and the upkeep you'll do.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Stain the slab you have, or pour new?
It comes down to what's under the surface. If the old slab is flat and sound, color can go on top, but a stamped or exposed aggregate finish has to go into fresh concrete.
Coloring your slab works when:
- The slab is flat and level
- Cracks are few and hairline
- Water runs away from the house
- Nothing is sinking or lifting
- You want color, not texture
- Old sealer comes off clean
A new pour is better when:
- The slab is sinking or uneven
- Cracks are wide or still growing
- Water pools or runs toward the house
- You want a stamped pattern
- You want exposed aggregate
- You're changing the size or shape
How a decorative job goes
You call or send the form
Call (702) 374-0991 or use the form and tell us a little about the area, and we get back to you to set up a visit.
A visit set up
I look at the site
I come out myself, check the old slab and where water runs, and ask how you'll use the space, because a pool deck and a front walk need different finishes.
Your options laid out
You get it in writing
The estimate lists the finish, the prep and what's included and what isn't, so you can compare it fairly with any other bid you get.
A written estimate
We plan the pour
We sort out any paperwork with the right office and set a pour date with you, steering clear of hot, dry, windy days that are hard on fresh concrete.
A pour date
We pour, finish and clean up
Our crew forms, pours and finishes the slab while I'm on site to answer questions, then we seal it after it cures and haul everything away.
A finished slab
What our decorative concrete work includes
Digging out the base
We dig out and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, so a good-looking finish doesn't settle with the dirt.
Forms, slope and rebar
We set forms so water runs away from the house and place rebar, the steel that holds the slab together if it cracks.
Stamped patterns
A pattern pressed into fresh concrete for a stone, slate or geometric look, in the colors you pick.
Exposed aggregate
We wash off the top layer of cement to show the stones, which leaves a textured surface with good grip underfoot.
Acid or water-based stain
Stain goes on after the slab cures, with acid stain reacting with the concrete and water-based stain sitting on the surface.
Sealing and clean-up
We seal the finish once it has cured to protect the color, then pull the forms and haul off the debris.
What drives the cost of decorative concrete?
The finish and the size of the area set most of the price. A stamped pattern with a border and more than one color takes more crew time than a single stain on a flat slab, and curves, steps and tight corners add forming work. A sloped yard may need a concrete retaining wall before a patio can sit level, and indoor stain on a new concrete floor turns on that floor's prep.
Tearing out the old slab and rebuilding the base is work nobody sees on day one, so it's the first thing people want to cut. I'd drop the fancy border first, because a pretty finish on a weak base cracks anyway. The schedule turns on the weather, curing and any permit, and your estimate gives you the figure for your job.
Why Enterprise homeowners call us for decorative work
I learned concrete on a flatwork crew, the people who pour driveways, patios and walks, here in the valley, and I started this business in 2013. I still come out to look at jobs myself, our own crew does the forming, pouring and finishing, and I'm on site on pour days. We're licensed and fully insured, and the work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
I'll help you pick a finish you'll actually keep up with, because some looks need regular resealing and some don't. If you're torn between two, we can make a sample panel so you see it before we do the whole area. I'd rather lose a bid than talk you into something you don't need. Call (702) 374-0991 when you're ready.
- I look at your job myself
- Our own crew forms, pours and finishes
- A sample panel when you're torn
Get a written estimate for your decorative concrete
Tell us the rough size, the type of area and the finish you want. We reply within one business day to set up a visit, and the in-person estimate is free, with no obligation.
(702) 374-0991Decorative concrete questions we hear
What is the best decorative concrete finish if I don't want much upkeep?
Exposed aggregate is usually the low-upkeep pick, and one cost guide calls it decorative, slip-resistant and easier to keep up than stamped. That guide suggests stamped for a stone look only if you'll reseal it every 2 to 3 years. So on a pool deck or front entry, go stamped if you'll keep up with that and exposed aggregate if you won't.
How much does stamped concrete cost in the Las Vegas area?
Installed stamped concrete in the Las Vegas area usually costs about $14 to $28 per square foot. That's the going rate around here, not our price, and where a job lands depends on the pattern, the colors, the prep and the size. For other finishes, or a figure for your own job, I'll come out and write you an estimate.
Do I need a permit for a decorative concrete walk or driveway in Clark County?
Clark County exempts walks and driveways not more than thirty inches above grade and not over any basement or story below from building permits. That exemption names walks and driveways, so for a patio, pool deck or anything else, we check which office covers your address before we start. When a job needs a permit, we handle the application and set up the inspections, and we'll tell you up front if anything is on you.
Who is allowed to do decorative concrete work in Nevada?
In Nevada, the work has to be done by a contractor licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board, whose concrete license covers pouring, placing, finishing and installing concrete and applying sealants. Contractors must be licensed before they submit a bid, so ask about the license when each bid comes in. The exception is an owner improving their own home to live in, not to sell or lease, who first applies to the board for that exemption.
How long does decorative concrete need before I can walk on it?
One trade guide keeps stained concrete closed to traffic for at least 3 days and protected from spills until it's sealed, so it doesn't discolor. For stamped work, one color hardener maker advises waiting 72 hours or more before washing and sealing it, which is why sealing comes after pour day. That wait is curing, the time concrete needs to harden, and rushing it shows up in the finish.
Can I stamp my own concrete patio instead of hiring a contractor?
You can, but stamped is the riskiest finish to try yourself, because the pattern has to go in during a short window while the concrete is at the right consistency. That's why a stamped job depends on a crew that moves fast once the concrete is ready. If you'd rather not gamble a whole patio on it, give us a call.
Where we work around Enterprise
We're based in Enterprise and pour decorative concrete in Spring Valley, Henderson and the cities around them. Pick your area below, or call if yours isn't listed.
Start your Enterprise quote with Good Form Enterprise Concrete
Call (702) 374-0991 or use the form, and have photos of finishes you like ready for the visit.