Outdoor Spaces Built to Last

Custom concrete patio construction for entertaining and everyday use in Rochester, Minnesota

Your backyard patio becomes the center of outdoor gatherings in Rochester during warm months, and a poorly poured or settling slab makes furniture wobble, water pool, and the whole space feel temporary. You need a flat, stable surface that drains properly and holds up under furniture, grills, and foot traffic without cracking or sinking. Jeff Peck Enterprises pours custom concrete patios designed to blend with your home and landscape while providing a durable foundation for outdoor living that does not shift or deteriorate after a few seasons.

We offer plain broom-finished concrete for a clean, functional look and decorative options that add color, texture, or stamped patterns to match your home's style and the surrounding hardscape. The concrete is mixed for strength and poured over a compacted gravel base that prevents settling, and we grade the surface to direct water away from the house. Each patio is built with control joints that manage natural shrinkage and expansion, keeping cracks in controlled locations where they will not affect the slab's integrity or appearance.

Contact Jeff Peck Enterprises at (507) 696-4640 for a free quote and design guidance for your patio project in Rochester.

How we build patios that stay level

We begin by excavating the patio area to the correct depth and laying a compacted gravel base that provides a stable footing and promotes drainage beneath the slab. Forms are set to define the shape and slope, and reinforcing wire or steel is placed before the pour to add tensile strength. In Rochester, we schedule pours during weather that allows the concrete to cure properly without freezing or drying too quickly, and we use bull floats and trowels to create a smooth, even surface.

After the patio is finished, you will see a flat surface that does not puddle when it rains and stays level under heavy furniture or planters. The concrete hardens over several weeks, reaching full strength as it cures, and the slab remains stable without settling into soft spots or heaving during freeze-thaw cycles. Control joints prevent random cracking, and the edges stay clean and well-defined where the patio meets grass, gravel, or other hardscape.

We use residential-grade concrete and can apply integral color or decorative finishes during the pour. The work includes excavation, base prep, forming, pouring, finishing, and joint cutting. We do not install lighting, landscaping, or outdoor structures, but we can coordinate with other trades if your project includes those elements.

You probably have a few questions

Homeowners across Rochester ask about patio size, finish options, and what to do once the concrete is poured. These answers address the most common concerns about planning, installation, and caring for a new patio.

How thick should a concrete patio be?
Most residential patios are poured at four inches thick, which provides enough strength for furniture, grills, and foot traffic without excessive weight or cost. We adjust thickness if the site or intended use requires additional support.
What is the difference between plain and decorative concrete?
Plain concrete is troweled smooth or broom-finished for a functional, low-cost surface. Decorative concrete adds color, stamped patterns, or textures that mimic stone, brick, or tile, giving the patio a more custom appearance.
How long before I can use a new patio?
You can walk on the patio after 24 to 48 hours, but avoid placing heavy furniture or equipment for at least seven days. The concrete continues curing and gaining strength for several weeks after the pour.
Why do patios crack even when they are new?
Concrete shrinks slightly as it cures, which can cause minor cracking. We use control joints to direct cracks into planned locations where they do not affect the patio's structure or usability, keeping the surface intact and functional.
What happens if the ground under the patio settles?
Proper base preparation prevents settling, but if soil shifts or washes out, the slab can sink or tilt. We compact the gravel base thoroughly and ensure good drainage during construction to minimize that risk in Rochester's soil conditions.

Jeff Peck Enterprises has poured patios throughout Rochester and Southeast Minnesota for homeowners who want outdoor spaces that stay level, drain well, and hold up through years of use. We offer free quotes that include site evaluation, design input, and clear explanations of what the finished patio will look like and how it will perform. Call Jeff Peck Enterprises at (507) 696-4640 to discuss your patio project and schedule a consultation.