Stamped concrete in Shadyside, Pittsburgh
Shadyside's large older homes set a high bar. Next to real stone and old brick, stamped concrete has to be done with a light touch, which means a muted color, a believable pattern and careful hand work at every edge.
Homes and yards in Shadyside
- Large brick and stone homes
- Walled rear gardens
- Old slate and brick walks
- Mature trees and deep shade
Areas we cover in Shadyside
We stamp, seal and restore concrete across Shadyside, including these areas.
- Walnut Street area
- Ellsworth Avenue
- Fifth Avenue
- Streets around Mellon Park
Stamped work beside real stone
Next to real slate or bluestone, a loud pattern looks fake. We'd use a large ashlar or Roman slate in a color drawn from the house, with a release close to the base color, so that the slab looks quiet. Hand antiquing helps to break up repeated tones. Bring out the samples and set them on the ground against the real stone. Our guide to stamped concrete patterns and colors has more on this.
Sometimes the honest answer is that a plain tinted slab with a tooled border looks better than a stamped one. We'd show you both.
Big trees bring shade and roots. Shade means slabs stay damp longer, which can invite algae and slow down the drying of sealer. Roots lift old walks, so it's worth checking what's going on before planning a new slab near a mature tree. Walled gardens are often reached only through the house or a narrow gate, so a pump is usually needed. The result can be lovely, but it needs planning, and the access should be priced in from the start.
Stamped concrete work in Shadyside
These are common stamped concrete jobs in Shadyside.
Getting a quote in Shadyside
Ask to see samples in daylight beside your stone. Tell us how a concrete truck or pump can reach the yard, and we will bring samples to look at against your house.
Before we visit, read our guide to stamped concrete patterns and colors.
Stamped concrete questions from Shadyside
Can stamped concrete match the stone in a Shadyside garden?
It can come close with a stone or slate pattern in two colors, though it will not be identical to old slate or brick. A stamped patio here runs $15 to $25 per sq ft.
How many cubic yards of concrete?
A 300 square foot Shadyside patio at 4 inches takes about 4 yards.