Concrete Patios & Flatwork in Clovis, CA

Tired of a dirt patch behind the house, a cracked slab that’s been patched one too many times, or a backyard that stops being usable the minute summer hits? A well-built concrete patio fixes all of that. Longhorn Landscapes designs and pours concrete patios, walkways, driveways, and flatwork for homeowners across Clovis and Fresno — built to hold up to San Joaquin Valley heat, hard water, and daily family use. Local crews, honest quotes, and concrete work that looks right the day it’s poured and years later.

What concrete patio and flatwork installation involves

Concrete flatwork is more than mixing bags and pouring a slab. A patio that lasts in Clovis has to survive 100°F+ summer days, cool winter nights, and clay-heavy soils that shift when they get wet. That starts underground. We excavate to the right depth, remove organic material, and compact a base of Class II road base so the slab has something solid to sit on. Forms go in true and level (or graded for drainage away from the house), then we lay rebar or wire mesh tied on chairs so the steel sits in the middle of the pour — not on the dirt.

From there we pour a proper-strength mix, screed, bull-float, edge, and finish the surface to your spec: broom finish for grip, smooth trowel, salt finish, stamped patterns, or integral color. Control joints get cut at the right spacing to steer any future cracking into hidden lines. We wet-cure or seal the slab so it hardens slowly and doesn’t dust out. A typical backyard patio takes 2–4 days on site depending on size and finish.

Why Clovis homeowners choose Longhorn Landscapes for concrete work

• Local Fresno/Clovis crews who know Central Valley soils, drainage patterns, and how to pour in triple-digit heat without the slab flash-curing
• In-house landscape crews — so your patio ties cleanly into pavers, turf, planters, or lighting without subbing it out
• Proper base prep and steel reinforcement on every pour (we don’t skip the rebar to save an hour)
• Finish options including broom, smooth, salt, stamped, exposed aggregate, and integral color
• Clear written estimates with square footage, thickness, finish, and joint layout spelled out — no vague line items
• Clean job sites: forms pulled, concrete washout hauled off, and the yard raked back before we leave

Our concrete patio process

1. Free on-site consultation. We walk the yard with you, measure, check drainage, and talk through how you actually want to use the space.
2. Design and written quote. You get a sketch or plan with dimensions, finish, thickness, and a fixed price.
3. Layout and excavation. We stake the footprint, dig to grade, and haul off spoils.
4. Base and forms. Compacted road base goes in, forms are set true, and rebar or mesh is tied and elevated.
5. Pour and finish. Concrete is placed, screeded, floated, and finished to the chosen texture. Control joints are cut the same day or next morning.
6. Cure and seal. The slab is wet-cured or sealed, and we walk you through care for the first 30 days.
7. Final walkthrough. We clean up, review the work with you, and don’t call it done until you’re happy.

What a concrete patio typically costs in Clovis

Concrete patio pricing in the Fresno/Clovis area comes down to a handful of real factors: square footage, slab thickness (4-inch standard vs. 6-inch for heavier loads), the finish you choose, how much site prep and excavation the yard needs, and access for the concrete truck. A plain broom-finish patio off the back door is the most affordable option. Costs go up with stamped patterns, integral color, exposed aggregate, curved forms, seat walls, or if we need to demo an existing slab first. Drainage work, extra base material for soft spots, and long wheelbarrow runs from the street also add to the number.

Rather than quote a figure that won’t match your yard, we come out, measure, and give you a written estimate for free. No pressure, no upsell.

Service areas we cover

• Clovis
• Fresno
• Old Town Clovis and Harlan Ranch
• Northeast Fresno and Woodward Park
• Fig Garden and Bullard
• Madera and Madera County
• Sanger and Fowler
• Santa Clara County (by request)

Frequently asked questions

How long before I can walk or put furniture on a new concrete patio?
You can usually walk on it lightly after 24–48 hours. Patio furniture is fine after about a week. Wait 28 days before parking a vehicle on a new driveway pour — that’s when concrete reaches full design strength.

Will my concrete patio crack?
Concrete moves, so we plan for it. Control joints cut at proper spacing give the slab a place to crack on purpose, hidden in the joint line. With a compacted base, correct steel, and joints in the right spots, random surface cracking is rare.

Can you match my existing concrete or tie into it?
We can tie a new pour into existing flatwork with dowels and matching finish, though color match on old vs. new concrete is never perfect — sun and age change the tone. We’ll show you honest examples before we start.

Stamped concrete or pavers — which is better for Clovis heat?
Both hold up well here. Stamped concrete is a single continuous slab, often lower cost, and gives a custom look. Pavers cost more but individual units can be lifted and reset if a sprinkler line ever needs repair. We install both and can walk you through the trade-offs for your yard.

Do I need a permit for a backyard patio?
Most detached, ground-level residential patios in Clovis and Fresno don’t require a permit, but attached structures, driveways, or work near property lines can. We’ll tell you upfront if your project needs one and handle the paperwork.

Do you seal the concrete?
We recommend sealing, especially for colored, stamped, or exposed aggregate finishes. Sealing helps resist stains from hard water, oil, and BBQ spills, and keeps color looking fresh. We can seal at install and again every few years.

Ready to turn that back slab or dirt patch into a patio you’ll actually use? Call Longhorn Landscapes at (559) 826-9545 or request a free on-site estimate. We’ll show up on time, measure the space, and give you a straight number for a concrete patio built to last in Clovis.