Stamped concrete in Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh
Stamped concrete in Lawrenceville usually means a small rear yard behind a rowhouse. On a space that tight, a pattern does a lot of work, and the job starts with how to get concrete over a fence or down an alley.
Homes and yards in Lawrenceville
- Narrow rear yards in 15201
- Brick walls on both sides
- Old brick paths beneath the soil
- New rooftop-and-patio renovations
Areas we cover in Lawrenceville
We stamp, seal and restore concrete across Lawrenceville, including these areas.
- Lower Lawrenceville
- Central Lawrenceville
- Upper Lawrenceville
- Arsenal area
- Yards off Butler Street
Making a small yard look bigger
In a yard that's 16 feet wide, scale is everything. A big ashlar slate looks cramped here, so we'd lean toward a smaller cobblestone or a herringbone brick that echoes the walls around it. Running the pattern at a slight angle can make a narrow space feel wider, and a border can define the edge. Colors matter too, as a tall brick wall casts a lot of shade. A lighter base brightens a dark yard. See stamped concrete patterns and colors for ideas.
Water needs thought in a small yard. With walls on three sides, it can't simply run off, so we plan a fall toward a drain or the alley before the forms go in.
Many of these yards can only be reached through a house or down a narrow gangway. A line pump is the usual way in, and hoses can run through a gap the width of a person. Old yards also hide a lot, from buried brick to ash and old foundations, and that all needs digging out. If you've renovated, ask where the sewer lateral runs, as it's a shame to cut through a new stamped slab later. A short talk with the neighbors helps, as pump hoses and crews can block a shared alley for a morning.
Stamped concrete work in Lawrenceville
These are common stamped concrete jobs in Lawrenceville.
Getting a quote in Lawrenceville
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 Lawrenceville
Which stamped concrete pattern works in a narrow Lawrenceville yard?
A smaller cobblestone or herringbone brick suits a yard about 16 feet wide better than a big ashlar slate, and it echoes the brick walls around it. Running the pattern at a slight angle can make the space feel wider.
Can you lay concrete in the rain?
Not during stamping, as rain ruins the surface. Lawrenceville's small pours are easy to reschedule.
Can you pour cement in the rain?
A light shower after finishing is usually fine. On a stamped job, we'd rather wait.