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Stamped Concrete

When you google the word “concrete,” you’re met with pages and pages full of the color gray. Many people think that’s the only thing concrete can be—a lifeless, utilitarian material used in basements, garages, and warehouses.

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If that’s the case for you, then we at Sudlow Concrete are happy to dispel those misconceptions! One way to add visual interest to your concrete is through stamped concrete. Stamped concrete is a perfect option for homeowners that want to add an elegant and timeless feel to their outside living space.

Concrete is a very versatile substance that can take on a wide variety of colors, patterns, and textures, from red brick to blue slate or even wood planks. It’s the one material that can mimic so many others, while still being durable enough to weather hurricanes, floods, and fire, and support the weight of tractor trailers. Whether you are considering stamped concrete driveways, patios, or walkways to add a unique touch for your home, the professionals at Sudlow Concrete can help transform your concrete and bring your vision to life!

Stamped Concrete Driveways

Stamped concrete driveways give homeowners the ability to create patterns in their driveway to emulate popular stone and brick materials in a cost-effective way. The beautiful patterns and colors you can create with stamped concrete will give your driveway a high-end look and feel without breaking the bank.

Concrete is a highly versatile material that allows you to customize with stamped patterns, shapes, and colors to create a durable driveway that looks expensive and also increases the value of your home. One popular trend is decorative driveway aprons, bands, and borders that are created with stamped patterns, accent stones, or bricks installed in the portion of driveway closest to the curb. Visit our gallery of driveway aprons to get a sense of different stamped concrete patterns and accent designs you could replicate on your driveway.

Stamped Concrete Patios

Stamped concrete patios are a perfect way to extend your living space to the outdoors so you can enjoy the beautiful outdoor weather! Stamped concrete patios give  homeowners the ability to choose from many decorative options, because the concrete can be poured in many different shapes, sizes, and patterns.

Try adding a decorative border to your patio in contrasting stones or patterns to truly give it that unique touch. Our experienced professionals at Sudlow Concrete are happy to help design your patio and go through pigment and pattern options to transform your home into a true outside getaway.

Be sure to visit out our gallery of stamped concrete patios for ideas and inspiration!

Stamped Concrete Walkways

Concrete walkways and sidewalks are a fabulous way to add curb appeal to your home while providing a comfortable way to walk from your driveway to front door. Although gray concrete is a the most popular surface option for walkways, stamped concrete options offers an affordable way to dress it up with different patterns, borders, and pigments. You can find stamped concrete walkways and decorative sidewalks popping up all over residential homes — It’s the latest trend in outside landscape design!

Check out our gallery of walkways and sidewalks for design ideas.

Colored Concrete and Pigment Options

Decorative stamped concrete has the unique ability to combine beauty with functionality, and our team at Sudlow enjoy using it to help our customers reach their home improvement goals without losing personality. However, producing colored stamped concrete is a somewhat delicate process. According to the Research Laboratory of the Portland Cement Association, certain pigments can actually weaken concrete. Fortunately for you, we’ve done the research, and we know which pigments (and what amounts) are safe.

The following (mineral) pigments are conducive to strong concrete with long-lasting color:

  • Buff, Yellow, Red – Iron oxide pigments.
  • Green – chromium oxide
  • Blue – ultramarine blue (not entirely satisfactory)
  • Brown – iron oxide or iron and manganese oxides
  • Black – black iron oxide or emulsified carbon black

The specific shade of color of the stamped concrete is determined by the water-to-dye ratio. It’s essential that the mixture is made properly, especially if multiple batches of concrete are being used. Improper ratios can result in inconsistent color, which will ruin the look you want to achieve.

Decorative Concrete

Sudlow Concrete has decades of experience working with all things concrete, and stamped concrete is no exception. With something as complex as decorative stamped concrete, our expertise is exactly what you need. Trust your project to professionals who know what they’re doing: give us a call or fill out our website form to get in touch and discuss your project.

See some of our recent stamped & decorative concrete work! Call today for your free estimate or to talk to one of our concrete professionals.

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  • This company has my unequivocal endorsement

    Sudlow Conrete had the major portion of an expansive project that included separate work by another contractor for the installation of helical piers to stabilize the house’s foundation. Such required close coordination between the two contractors and the scheduling of their respective work efforts in a prioritized. orderly, coordinated and sequential manner.

    Sudlow did an excellent job in planning for and accomplishing its work on both the driveways and the retaining wall. Ground prep work and soil compaction was properly completed, reinforcing rebar properly installed, and connection of upper driveway to retaining wall was really done right. Slope of both driveways is excellent (absolutely NO puddles or standing water on either driveway surface after a number of really heavy rains). Finish work of the concrete is outstanding, and the edge and groove work is the best I’ve ever seen.

    The total project cost was not only lower than 4 other estimates (significantly lower than 3 of them), but it also included additional work that the others did not. The estimated project cost was in fact the final cost (no over-runs or hidden costs), and it was worth every penny from the standpoints of quality of materials and workmanship, performance and outcomes. I’m no stranger to construction work, and I know a good company when I encounter one. Sudlow Concrete absolutely ranks at the top of my list for concrete work, has my unequivocal endorsement as a reference for their services, and will be the only one I will use in the future for any kind of work that falls within their area(s) of expertise.

  • Quality of work was top notch!

    Bill Sudlow was such a pleasure to work with. He gave us an honest quote and the quality of work was top notch!! His crew was very friendly, hardworking and most importantly, they cleaned up after themselves as if they were never there, except the gorgeous new driveway, with the lovely brick inlay they matched to the color of the house very well! Would recommend them to everyone!! Thanks Bill!

  • Communication is a key!

    Sudlow Concrete repaired a large sink hole in my driveway and another small area of the driveway that had cracked and was becoming an issue as well. The project took two days. The owner, Bill Sudlow, communicated with me through the entire process which was nice. I’ve been dealing with several contractors this month and not everyone understands that communication is a key factor to the home owner. The end results – – it looks great. Very pleased.

  • Bill and his crew were exceptional.

    Timely, professional and pricing was on point. I have worked with many contractors and Sudlow has moved to the top of my list. He will be getting a lot of business from the neighbors

  • The crew arrived on time

    Sudlow Concrete replaced parts of my concrete driveway and patio that were cracked and sinking. The crew arrived on time, worked in a very efficient manner, and did an excellent job. They also did an excellent job in making sure the job site was clean before leaving. I would use them again for any fututre concrete work.

  • Professional & Friendly

    Bill and his team do good work. I had them out a few days ago 7/2. The concrete is still curing but so far it looks great! Pricing was fair. He and his team were out ON TIME. The were professional and friendly. I will use them again in the future!

  • Highly Recommended

    We hired Bill and his crew at Sudlow Concrete for a fairly extensive driveway replacement/expansion job. The whole team was a pleasure to work with. There were several complexities to the job that other companies didn’t want to handle. Sudlow did it all and did an excellent job. I would highly recommend them.

  • Couldn't be happier

    Bill Sudlow and his crew just finished our driveway today, and we couldn’t be happier. We received four quotes and ultimately went with Sudlow Concrete based on all the great reviews and his very competitive price. He takes great care of his crew, and they have worked with him for a long time. I was very impressed with how hard these guys worked and how meticulous they were with smoothing out the concrete and adding vertical and horizontal joints. Bill also helped us with filling in a sinkhole in our backyard. I would highly recommend Bill and his team for any concrete job.

  • Job Well Done!

    Sudlow Concrete is one of the very best companies, bar-none!!……..arrived on time!…very professional!….kept his word on the price for the large parking pad with a ramp. Extremely conscious of the work that is being performed by his crew!……and the customer’s expectations….gave expert advice for working in a close confinement area while avoiding damaging the sprinkler system and heads/pipes all over the backyard. Moreover, Bill wanted to know before he left if we were completely satisfied with the results; the answer from me and my wife was a resounding YES!!……also, the job is not finished, if the clean-up is lacking…..JOB WELL DONE; Sudlow Concrete.

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