Portlanders love their outdoor spaces. With rainy winters, mild summers, and a thriving backyard-culture, homeowners need materials that can handle moisture, freeze-thaw cycles, and heavy use. That is exactly why concrete Portland OR projects remain the gold standard for patios, walkways, and driveways. When correctly mixed, reinforced, and sealed, concrete lasts 30–40 years with minimal maintenance—making it a smart, long-term investment.
Local pricing fluctuates with cement supply, aggregate availability from the Columbia River Basin, and seasonal labor demand. Based on thousands of recent jobs processed through CountBricks.com/services, the average 400 sq ft patio falls between $6,800 and $9,400, including finish and sealer.
• Mix design: Standard 3,500 psi vs. high-performance 5,000 psi for heavy loads
• Reinforcement: Wire mesh vs. #4 rebar grid
• Surface finish: Broom, stamped, exposed aggregate, or colored integral mix
• Site access: Pump truck vs. wheelbarrow hauls through side yards
• Sub-base prep: Excavation depth, geotextile fabric, and 3/4-minus rock quality
1. Constant moisture requires a 5-inch minimum slab with air-entrained mix to resist freeze-thaw damage.
2. Moss growth is common; proper slope (¼ inch per foot) ensures drainage away from the foundation.
3. Sealer selection matters—silane-siloxane penetrants outperform acrylic coatings in our wet climate.
Speak with CountBricks AI on your mobile while standing in the backyard. Our software converts real-time conversation into a full line-item estimate, pulling current Portland material costs and union wage rates from our continuously updated database.
Upload a rough sketch or city-approved plan. CountBricks auto-detects edges, calculates square footage, determines required yardage, and even highlights control-joint spacing so you never under-order concrete Portland OR crews need.
• Branded PDF sent to the homeowner within minutes
• Interactive options for finish upgrades or added steps
• E-signature ready—no printing, no scanning
• Excavate to at least 8 inches below finish grade
• Compact native soil to 95 % Proctor density
• Install 4 inches of 3/4-minus rock and re-compact
• Place #4 rebar on 18-inch centers
• Cut control joints every 8-10 ft with a ¼ slab-depth groove
1. Wet cure for a minimum of 72 hours using curing blankets or continuous mist.
2. Apply breathable penetrating sealer after 28 days for maximum strength.
• Live pricing updates prevent margin erosion when cement costs spike
• Automatic waste factors keep orders tight and green—less over-pour
• Integrated scheduling lets you book the ready-mix truck right from the estimate
• Cloud-based invoicing means faster payments and clearer cash-flow
Set up a free strategy call at CountBricks.com/consultation to see how voice estimates and AI takeoffs can shave hours off every residential concrete job in Portland, OR.
Last spring, the Ortega family wanted a 550 sq ft stamped concrete retreat that flowed from their kitchen slider to a cedar pergola. Using traditional methods, a takeoff of that size usually takes two site visits and a week of back-and-forth emails. With CountBricks, the timeline looked very different.
1. Live Walk-Through: The contractor opened the CountBricks mobile app, walked the perimeter, and dictated dimensions. Within four minutes the AI returned projected yardage, rebar schedule, and finish options.
2. Same-Day Quote: CountBricks auto-generated a branded proposal with three surface finishes. The clients selected an ashlar slate stamp and added an integral charcoal tint—all inside the interactive PDF.
3. Locked-In Budget: Because CountBricks tracks weekly cement price shifts, the estimate included a 14-day material price hold, protecting contractor and client.
4. Seamless Scheduling: Upon e-signature, CountBricks synced with the ready-mix supplier, reserving a Tuesday afternoon pour—ideal for mild temperatures predicted by the integrated weather feed.
• Total project time from first call to finished slab: 12 days
• Zero change orders—thanks to accurate AI quantities
• 8 % margin improvement compared to the contractor’s previous manual process
• Record moisture content on placement day inside the CountBricks app to flag any curing risks early.
• Use CountBricks waste calculators to right-size gravel orders; excess rock is the most common hidden cost.
• Schedule follow-up sealing through CountBricks reminders to secure additional revenue and enhance client satisfaction.
Concrete Portland OR work doesn’t need to be a guessing game. Leverage CountBricks to quote faster, pour smarter, and protect your profit on every residential slab.
