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Serving Sherman, TX and surrounding areas. (903) 294-5759
Sherman ConcreteCompany
Sherman Concrete
Sherman's long outdoor season deserves a backyard surface that lasts. We build concrete patios with the base and the finish your property needs - no shortcuts that come back as cracks in year two.
Concrete patio construction in Sherman, TX involves excavating the area, compacting a gravel base for drainage, building a wood frame to shape the pour, and finishing the surface to the texture and pattern you choose - most residential patios take one to two days of active work, with a full week before you put furniture on the slab.
If your yard has no usable outdoor surface right now, or your existing patio is cracked and uneven, a new concrete slab is one of the most durable ways to solve that. Sherman's outdoor season runs comfortably from March through May and again from September through November - that is a lot of evenings and weekends you could be using a backyard space that does not currently exist.
Homeowners who want to take the outdoor space further often add stamped concrete services for a decorative finish, or pair the patio with a concrete pool deck to create a consistent outdoor surface around the pool and patio area. We handle both.
Small hairline cracks are normal over time, but if you can fit a pencil tip into a crack, water is getting in. In Sherman's Blackland Prairie clay, that water swells the ground beneath the slab and makes the crack wider every wet season. Once cracks reach this stage, patching rarely holds and a full replacement is usually the more cost-effective long-term answer.
If the top layer of your patio is peeling away in thin chips or feels rough and pitted underfoot, the surface has started to break down. This is common in older Sherman-area patios that were sealed infrequently or exposed to de-icing products during winter cold snaps. A deteriorating surface is not just an eyesore - it becomes a tripping hazard and gets worse each year.
A patio that collects standing water instead of draining away from your foundation is a problem. In Sherman, where heavy spring rains can drop several inches quickly, pooled water near the house can work its way into your foundation over time. If puddles sit on your patio for more than an hour after rain stops, the surface is no longer draining properly.
If one section of your patio sits lower than another, or the whole slab has tilted away from level, the base beneath it has shifted. This is especially common in Sherman because clay soil contracts during dry summers and expands again with rain, gradually pushing and pulling the slab out of position. An uneven patio is a tripping hazard and the underlying problem will keep getting worse on its own.
Every patio we build starts the same way: excavation, a properly compacted gravel base, forming, and a reinforced pour. What changes is what the finished surface looks like. A plain broom-finished patio is the most practical and affordable option for most Sherman homes - good traction, clean drainage, low maintenance. If you want something more finished, we offer stamped concrete, exposed aggregate, and integral color options that give the surface more character without requiring the upkeep of natural stone or pavers.
Some homeowners want to go further with the outdoor space and add stamped concrete that mimics natural stone patterns or brick. Others want a concrete pool deck that connects seamlessly to the patio surface. We plan and pour both at once when the project calls for it.
The most practical and affordable option. A brushed surface that provides traction when wet and holds up through Sherman's temperature extremes without demanding extra upkeep.
Patterns pressed into the surface before it sets give the look of stone, brick, or wood. Popular for homeowners who want a finished outdoor space without natural material maintenance.
A finish that reveals the stone aggregate in the mix for a textured, natural appearance. A good middle ground between plain gray and fully decorative stamped work.
Integral color mixed throughout the slab so chips and scratches do not show bare gray. Works well when matching the patio to the home's exterior palette.
Sherman sits on the Blackland Prairie, a region known for some of the most expansive clay soil in Texas. The USDA Web Soil Survey documents how this soil swells significantly when wet and shrinks when dry. That cycle happens every year, and a patio poured on top of that soil without a properly compacted base will crack and sink faster than one in a sandier region. Contractors who have not worked specifically in North Texas soil conditions often underestimate this and prepare a base suited to somewhere else.
The heat is its own challenge. Concrete poured during Sherman's peak summer months - when temperatures regularly hit 100 degrees or higher - has to be managed carefully to prevent the surface from drying faster than the interior. If a contractor pours in July without taking curing precautions, the slab will look fine for a while and then start showing surface defects that are not repairable. Homeowners in Denison and Gainesville deal with the same conditions, and we serve both areas with the same approach.
Call or fill out the estimate form and we will get back to you within one business day. We ask a few quick questions - size, existing surface, finish preferences - so the site visit is productive rather than a repeat of the phone call.
We measure your space, check the soil and drainage, and confirm your finish preferences. You get a written estimate spelling out exactly what is included - demolition if needed, base prep, pour, finish, and permits. No surprises later.
We handle the City of Sherman permit application before the crew shows up. Once the permit is in hand, we lock in a start date scheduled around the weather forecast - because a bad pour in extreme heat or near-freezing temps is not a shortcut worth taking.
Base prep, pour, finishing, curing - we handle all of it. Before we leave, we walk the finished patio with you, point out the control joints, explain the curing timeline, and tell you when to apply the first sealer to protect your new surface.
Fill out the form or call us directly. We respond within one business day, come out to measure your space, and give you a written estimate with no obligation.
We have poured patios across Sherman's established neighborhoods and newer subdivisions. Grayson County clay requires more thorough base preparation than sandier soils, and we handle that step the way it needs to be handled here - not the way it would be done in a milder region.
We pull the required permit before a shovel touches your yard. Your project is on the books and inspected by the city - which protects your home's value and gives you documentation you will be glad to have if you ever sell or refinance.
Summer heat and occasional hard freezes both affect how concrete cures. We schedule pours around the forecast and apply curing compounds or protective coverings when conditions require it - steps most homeowners would never know to ask about but that make a real difference in how the slab comes out.
If something unexpected comes up during demolition or base prep, we tell you before we proceed - not after. You stay in control of the project from first contact to final walkthrough, with no invoice that looks different from the estimate you approved.
A patio is a long-term investment in how you use your home. Getting it right the first time - with a solid base, proper curing, and the right finish for this climate - means you enjoy it for decades instead of watching it deteriorate in the first few years.
Upgrade your patio with a stamped finish that mimics stone or brick - decorative concrete that lasts as long as a plain pour with the right sealer.
Learn MoreExtend your outdoor surface around the pool with a slip-resistant concrete deck that matches your patio finish and drains cleanly after rain.
Learn MoreCall today or submit the estimate form and we will respond within one business day with a written quote for your specific yard and finish.