Custom Concrete Patios for Metro Detroit Homes

A good patio turns a backyard into usable space: a place for a grill, a table, a fire pit, and long summer evenings outside. Veteran One Contracting designs and pours concrete patios sized and shaped for the way you actually use your yard, built on a solid base so they stay level and drain properly through Michigan winters.

Planning Your Patio

We start with how you'll use it. Outdoor dining, lounging, a fire pit area, or a spot for a hot tub all call for different sizes and layouts. From there we help you settle the shape and where the patio should sit relative to your doors, the sun, trees, and the natural slope of the yard. We can extend an existing slab or start from bare ground, and we'll mark out the layout so you can picture it before anything is poured.

Finish Options, Including Stamped Concrete

A broom finish is practical, slip-resistant, and easy to maintain. If you want more character, patios can also be stamped with a pattern and color for a decorative look. Stamped concrete is its own specialty, so we've given it a dedicated page. See stamped concrete for how it works and what to expect. We'll help you choose the right finish for your budget and how the space will be used.

Built on the Right Base

Patios fail when the ground under them settles or water gets trapped. We excavate, compact base material, and slope the slab so water runs away from your house instead of toward your foundation. Control joints are placed to manage natural cracking, and we'll give you care tips for the first weeks after the pour.

Patio Additions and Extensions

Already have a small slab off the back door? We can extend it, add a walkway out to it, or connect it to your driveway with new flatwork so the whole yard flows together. Removal of an old patio or worn-out pavers can be part of the same project. Learn more on our sidewalks and flatwork page.

Why Homeowners Choose Veteran One

We're a veteran-owned contractor based in Royal Oak. We show up when we say we will, explain what we're doing and why, and keep your property clean while we work. You'll get a clear estimate before anything starts. Take a look at recent work on our photos page.

Patio FAQ