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From plan to finished pour.

Matched photos from the same Brookstone projects, with a closer look at the need, the approach, and the finished result. Where exact measurements were not recorded, project details are described from the work shown.

Bare ground beside a screen room before a concrete landing was installed — Before

Finished concrete landing beside the same screen room and window — After

Compact landing

Screen-room landing

A muddy, unused patch beside the screen room became a clean landing with dependable footing just outside the door.

The need: Create a low-maintenance surface that meets the existing structure cleanly.
Our approach: Cleared and shaped the area, set a compact rectangular form, prepared the base, and placed the slab to shed water away from the home.
Finish: Light broom texture with hand-finished edges for everyday traction and a crisp perimeter.

Result: A practical transition area that looks intentional and is easier to keep clean.

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Curved side-yard connection formed and prepared before concrete — Before

Finished curved concrete connection at the same home — After

Custom curved layout

Side-yard connection

An awkward strip of lawn was reshaped into a smooth concrete route connecting the driveway to both the side entrance door and the backyard gate.

The need: Create dependable access to two entry points without forcing a harsh straight line through the existing landscape.
Our approach: Laid out a broad curve around the planting bed, tied it into the existing driveway, and shaped the walkway to serve both the side door and gate.
Finish: Broom finish with rounded, hand-tooled edges that follow the custom shape.

Result: One natural-looking walkway that provides clean, convenient access to the home and backyard.

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Raised patio extension formed and prepared beside a screened room — Before

Finished raised concrete patio extension beside the same screened room — After

Large outdoor extension

Screen-room patio expansion

A sloped backyard edge was built up into a wide, level concrete surface running the length of the screen room.

The need: Add usable outdoor space while managing the change in grade behind the home.
Our approach: Built substantial forms, placed and compacted a stone base, established drainage slope, and poured the extension in a clean continuous layout.
Finish: Uniform broom texture with defined control joints and neatly finished exposed edges.

Result: A generous patio ready for seating, grilling, or future outdoor-living upgrades.

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Open backyard area before construction of a concrete shed pad — Before

Finished concrete shed pad in the same backyard corner — After

Backyard utility pad

Future shed foundation

A soft, uneven corner of the yard was converted into a stable base sized for a compact storage shed.

The need: Keep a future shed level, supported, and separated from direct ground contact.
Our approach: Selected the usable corner, excavated the footprint, prepared the base, formed the slab, and divided the surface with a centered control joint.
Finish: Durable broom finish with clean edges and slight elevation above the surrounding grade.

Result: A straightforward, long-lasting foundation ready for the homeowner’s next step.

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Ground prepared alongside the fence for the wood-stacking pad — Before

Reinforcement laid out in the prepared wood-stacking pad area — Prepared

2 × 6 ft

Wood-stacking pad

A level concrete place for the homeowner to stack firewood, keeping the stack off the ground during snake season.

The need: The homeowner wanted a safer, level spot for wood after a friend was bitten by a snake.
Our approach: Prepared a small 2 × 6 ft footprint and placed a concrete pad beside the fence.

Result: A dedicated surface for storing firewood.

Deteriorated original steps at the home entrance — Before

Wood forms set for the replacement entry steps — Formed

New entry steps being finished — Finishing

Entry repair

Replacement entry steps

The old steps were no longer safe to walk on, so we rebuilt the set at the home’s entrance.

The need: Replace deteriorated steps that had become unsafe.
Our approach: Removed the old steps and formed and finished a replacement set.

Result: A refreshed, usable entry.

Carport

Carport slab

A concrete slab poured beneath a metal carport, giving the homeowner a clean parking surface.

The need: Create a durable surface under the carport.
Our approach: Prepared the footprint and poured the slab within the existing structure.

Result: A broad, finished carport floor.

Driveway damage repair — before — Before

Driveway repair

Driveway damage repair

A moving company damaged part of the homeowner’s driveway. We replaced the affected section.

The need: Restore a damaged section of driveway.
Our approach: Prepared the repair area and poured new concrete to meet the existing driveway.

Result: A repaired driveway surface.

Saw cuts in the lifted driveway section before the concrete was broken out — Prep · saw cutting

Driveway section cut out near the tree, viewed toward the house — Cutout · house view

Cutout section and exposed driveway edge near the tree — Cutout · edge view

Driveway with the lifted section cut out, viewed toward the street — Cutout · street view

Fresh concrete placed in a small section at the driveway apron — Additional work · apron patch

Repair progress

Root-lifted driveway repair

Tree roots had lifted one section of this driveway about four inches, making it difficult for the homeowner to pull in and out.

The work: Restore a smooth driveable transition while protecting the tree and its nearby roots.
In progress: We cut out the worst raised section and ground down the remaining high spots for a smoother transition. The first photo shows saw cutting before bust-out. The next photos show the section cut out; the remaining high spots were ground down. The homeowner also had a small apron patch removed and replaced flush. Only the completed apron patch is pictured.

Swipe through the cutout, grinding, and separate apron patch.

Bag mix

12 × 14 ft shed pad

A 12 × 14 ft concrete shed foundation placed with bag-mixed concrete.

The need: Create a stable base for a future shed.
Our approach: Formed and poured the pad using bag mix.

Result: A level shed-ready slab.

Bag mix

Backyard shed pad

Another shed pad completed with bag-mixed concrete in a wooded backyard.

The need: Provide a solid pad for backyard storage.
Our approach: Prepared, formed, and finished the pad with bag mix.

Result: A finished foundation for a shed.

Patio extension with footer — before — Before

12 × 12 in. footer

Patio extension with footer

An extension to an existing patio, built with a 12 × 12 in. footer and #5 rebar.

The need: Expand the patio while adding the specified perimeter footer.
Our approach: Prepared the area beside the existing pavers, installed the reinforced footer, and poured the extension.

Result: More usable outdoor space adjoining the patio.