
4-Inch Slab
A 4-inch slab over a compacted gravel base is standard for patios, with a 1 to 2 percent slope away from the foundation to move winter rainfall toward drainage points.
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Outdoor living surfaces sloped for winter rainfall and finished to match Santa Barbara's Spanish Colonial palette.
Outdoor living surfaces sloped for winter rainfall and finished to match Santa Barbara's Spanish Colonial palette.

A 4-inch slab over a compacted gravel base is standard for patios, with a 1 to 2 percent slope away from the foundation to move winter rainfall toward drainage points.

Broom finishes offer traction at the lowest price point; stamped patterns replicate flagstone or tile; exposed aggregate provides slip resistance around pool decks.

Integral color and acid stains let us match terracotta and sand tones common in local architecture.
Most residential patios require one to three days of active work plus roughly a week before the surface handles walking traffic. The sequence involves removing the old surface, compacting the base, setting forms, pouring, and finishing.
We regularly match the earth-tone Spanish Colonial palette expected in several Santa Barbara design districts — adobe reds, ochres, and warm browns — so a new patio reads as part of the property, not an add-on.
One to three days of active work, with roughly a week before the surface is ready for regular walking traffic.
A 1 to 2 percent slope away from the foundation moves winter rainfall toward drainage points rather than pooling at the house.
Yes, integral color and acid stains let us match the terracotta and sand tones common throughout Santa Barbara architecture.
Exposed aggregate provides the best slip resistance for pool decks and surrounds.
Call 805-424-5998 or request a quote online.