About this project
We poured an exposed aggregate patio across the back of this brick ranch on Brooke Meadows Court in Chesterfield. The patio was finished in early June 2026. The patio wraps along the rear wall of the house and steps out into the yard in two wide sections.
The surface shows the small stones of exposed aggregate in a warm tan, framed by a dark charcoal border band. The patio leaves open planting beds against the house, and one bed has a corner cut on a curve. A low step at the sliding door is finished to match. Along the outer edges you can see the full thickness of the slab, with gravel at its base.
What we did
- Poured an exposed aggregate patio along the back of the house
- Added a dark border band around the outer edge
- Left planting beds open along the foundation, one with a curved corner
- Finished the step at the sliding door to match
- Cut control joints across the larger sections
Exposed aggregate with a dark border
Exposed aggregate is concrete with the top layer of cement paste washed away before it hardens, so the stones in the mix show at the surface. It is rougher underfoot than broom-finished concrete, which helps on a patio that gets wet. It also hides dirt and small stains well, since the surface is already speckled.
The dark border on this patio does two jobs. It outlines the shape, which is useful on a patio with this many corners and cutouts, and it ties in with the dark brick and black window frames of the house. On a large slab the border gives the eye a clean edge, so the patio looks planned rather than poured to fill a space.
Questions homeowners ask about exposed aggregate patios
Does exposed aggregate need sealing?
Most exposed aggregate is sealed. A sealer helps lock the stones in, deepens their color and makes the surface easier to clean. It needs renewing from time to time, so ask what to expect for your patio before you commit.
Why leave planting beds against the house?
Beds break up a long run of concrete along the wall and give room for shrubs or flowers. They also keep the slab from being one huge piece. Just make sure beds next to a foundation drain away from the house.
Do you work in Chesterfield?
Yes, we work in Chesterfield regularly. We have completed more than 20 jobs there, and 8 of them were concrete. Our Chesterfield concrete page shows more.
More photos from this job
See more of our exposed aggregate concrete and patio work, or call (844) 757-6543 for a free estimate.
