About this project
On Concorde Drive in Shelby Township we poured a new rear patio and a new front driveway, and gutters were part of the same job. The house is a two-story brick home with gray siding on its bump-outs and an attached garage. The work was completed in August 2026.
Out back, the patio runs along the rear wall with a broom finish, a step at the door wall, and a dark charcoal border on the edges that face the yard. A separate slab meets it near the sunroom windows. At the front, the photo catches the fresh driveway while one crew member sprays the surface and another works near the entry.
What we did
- Poured a broom-finish patio along the back of the house
- Colored the outer patio edges a dark charcoal
- Formed a step at the rear door wall
- Poured a new front driveway with a broom finish
- Installed gutters
Pitch and drainage on a patio against the house
A patio that sits against the back wall has one job above all: move water away from the foundation. Done right, the slab is pitched slightly toward the yard so rain runs off the outer edge and into the lawn. The fall is small enough that you never notice it underfoot, but it keeps water from pooling at the door wall or soaking along the brick.
Gutters are part of the same picture. The downspout at the corner of this house drops right next to the new slab, so where it discharges matters. Sending roof water across or under a new patio can undo the work of pitching it, which is one reason it makes sense to look at gutters and concrete together.
Questions homeowners ask about patios and driveways
Is a broom finish slippery?
A broom finish is one of the more slip-resistant options for plain concrete. The light brushed texture gives shoes something to grip when the surface is wet, which is why it is the usual choice for driveways and for patios near doors.
What is the crew spraying on the new driveway?
Crews commonly spray fresh concrete to control how fast it dries, either with water or with a curing product, so the surface cures evenly instead of drying out too fast in the sun. It is one of the reasons you are asked to stay off new concrete until it is ready.
Do you work in Shelby Township?
Yes. We have completed more than 70 jobs in Shelby Township, including 6 concrete jobs such as this one on Concorde Drive. Take a look at our Shelby Township concrete page.
More photos from this job
See more of our concrete projects and driveway replacement, or call (844) 757-6543 for a free estimate.
