Whether you are renovating a Heights bungalow or finishing a new build in Sugar Land, a durable concrete patio is often the centerpiece of an outdoor living plan. Homeowners want quick answers to two questions: How much will it cost and how fast can it get done? CountBricks answers both in minutes. Our AI-driven voice platform captures your scope in real time, generates an estimate using live Houston material pricing, and produces a professional proposal you can sign on the spot. From demolition to decorative finishes, every task is clearly itemized so you can move from dream to pour day without surprises.
• Year-round usability thanks to mild winters
• High compressive strength that handles Texas heat and clay soils
• Low-maintenance surface compared to wood decking
• Endless design options including stamped, stained, or exposed aggregate finishes
1. Site preparation – addressing gumbo clay, grading, and drainage
2. Reinforcement – rebar vs. fiber mesh for expansive soils
3. Finish level – broomed slab, salt finish, or multi-color stamp pattern
4. Access – tight urban lots may require hand trucks instead of pump trucks
5. Permitting – municipal inspections vary from Katy to Pearland
Step 1: Voice-First Capture
Tell our AI exactly what you want while standing in your backyard. “12 by 24 foot concrete patio, 4-inch slab, broom finish, saw-cut joints.” The system converts speech to line items instantly.
Step 2: Live Materials & Labor
Our Houston supplier integrations feed current ready-mix prices, rebar costs, and finish crew rates directly into your estimate. You always see today’s number, not last quarter’s average.
Step 3: Automated Blueprint Takeoff
If you already have drawings, upload them. CountBricks AI detects patio boundaries, calculates square footage, and applies the correct thickness and reinforcement per city code.
Step 4: One-Click Proposal
Approve the scope and receive a branded PDF complete with payment schedule, timeline, and warranty terms. Share it with your HOA or lender straight from CountBricks.com/portfolio.
• Basic broom finish: $2,700 – $3,300
• Stamped slate pattern with color hardener: $4,200 – $5,100
• Polished concrete with integral lighting: $6,000 – $7,400
Prices include demolition of existing sod, 4″-thick slab reinforced with #3 bar 18″ O.C., expansion joints, and haul-off. Exact totals vary by neighborhood delivery fees and soil reports, all reflected in your live CountBricks estimate.
Houston’s expansive clay can heave slabs if not properly prepared. CountBricks field crews follow ASTM guidelines and City of Houston requirements.
• Minimum 4″ lime-stabilized subgrade on expansive sites
• Vapor barrier under patios adjacent to conditioned spaces
• #3 rebar, 12″ O.C. each way for heavy grill islands or pergolas
• Control joints every 8′ and at re-entrant corners
1. Book a free on-site consult at CountBricks.com/consultation
2. Finalize your AI estimate and pay the deposit digitally
3. CountBricks secures 3,000 psi mix design with the plant
4. Crew sets forms and steel in one day, inspection next morning
5. Early-morning pour targets cooler temps; finish work by noon
6. Light foot traffic in 24 hours; full load in 7 days
Integral Color
Pigments mixed into the batch create lasting tone that resists fading.
Stamped Textures
Choose from ashlar slate, flagstone, or custom wood-plank patterns.
In-Slab Lighting
LED pucks recess flush to illuminate pathways without tripping hazards.
Drainage Channels
Decorative slot drains hide moisture control in plain sight.
• Keep sprinklers off for 48 hours after pour to prevent spot curing
• Use breathable sealer that allows moisture escape but blocks stains
• Schedule stamping crews before sunrise in July to beat heat flash-set
• Install conduit under slab for future outdoor kitchen utilities
• Ask CountBricks for a maintenance kit: mild detergent, soft bristle broom, acrylic sealer
• Fixed-price contracts generated by AI leave no room for hidden fees
• Integrated schedule alerts keep you updated by SMS at every milestone
• Digital photo logs stored in your CountBricks client dashboard document rebar, mix ticket, and finish before, during, and after the pour
• One-year workmanship warranty plus concrete supplier compressive strength guarantee
Book your estimate with the only platform that combines real-time pricing, automated takeoffs, and Houston-experienced crews. Visit CountBricks.com/services or call our live estimator line today. Within days you’ll be grilling on a slab engineered to outlast hurricane season and the next trend in outdoor living.
Mrs. Ramirez wanted a 350 SF stamped patio behind her 1940s cottage, but she feared cost overruns and HOA delays. She opened the CountBricks app, described her vision, and watched the AI outline tasks: demolition, soil stabilization, #4 rebar grid, Roman slate stamp, and water-based stain. Live material feeds set the ready-mix at $158 per cubic yard that morning. The full proposal landed at $5,480—10 % under her mental budget.
• Digital HOA packet auto-generated, including color samples and plan view PDF
• Permit pulled within 24 hours through CountBricks municipal portal
• Crew completed formwork and steel in one day, inspection passed with no corrections
• Early-morning pour leveraged a 6 a.m. start to beat 95 °F heat index
• Seamless stamp pattern finished by 11 a.m., curing blanket placed before noon storm
1. 0 change orders thanks to fixed-scope AI estimate
2. 14-day total timeline from consult to final sealant
3. 15 % resale value boost per local realtors attributing to upgraded outdoor space
• Early planning with accurate data eliminates “budget buffer” anxiety
• Real-time weather integration lets CountBricks pick the ideal pour window
• Documented QA photos simplify homeowner’s insurance coverage and future resale disclosures
Ready to duplicate this success? Schedule a free voice estimate at CountBricks.com/consultation and lock in today’s concrete pricing. Your patio could be just two weeks away from becoming Houston’s next backyard showpiece.
