Outdoor Living, Built for Florida
Custom Concrete Patio Design and Installation
Luxury Builders of America works as a concrete patio contractor in Florida, designing and pouring custom patios for homeowners and businesses across Orlando, Winter Park, Lake Nona and the rest of Central Florida, built to hold up to summer heat and afternoon storms, not just look good on the day it’s poured.
- Licensed & Insured Florida Contractor
- Free Design Consultation
- Written Warranty on Every Project
- Custom Layouts, Not Standard Slabs
Finishes
Picking a Patio Surface That Fits How You'll Use It
Stamped Concrete
Stamped concrete presses a pattern into the slab while it’s curing, most often replicating flagstone, slate or a travertine look at a lower cost than the natural material. It gives a custom patio a designed appearance instead of a plain gray slab.
Broom Finished Concrete
A broom finish drags a stiff bristle brush across the surface before it sets, leaving a fine texture that grips bare feet and pool splash better than a smooth troweled finish. It’s the more budget conscious option and still holds up under furniture and daily foot traffic.
Exposed Aggregate
Exposed aggregate washes away the top layer of cement paste so the stone underneath shows through, giving the surface a natural, speckled texture. The exposed stone adds grip underfoot, which is part of why it shows up often on patios built close to a pool.
Outdoor Living
Pergolas, Screen Enclosures and Waterfront Layouts We Design Around
A patio slab is the starting point, not the finished space. Our design process accounts for what goes on top of it, whether that’s a pergola for shade over a dining area, a screen enclosure to keep the space usable during mosquito season, or a layout that steps down toward a pool or a waterfront lot.
For homeowners connecting a new patio to an existing or planned pool, we coordinate the design with our travertine and paver pool deck installation work so the two surfaces meet at a consistent grade and finish.
Homeowners who want a more elaborate pattern than a broom finish, without full paver pricing, often pair a patio with our stamped and decorative concrete finishes work, carrying one design language from the driveway through to the backyard.
Built for This Ground and This Weather
Two Things Every Central Florida Patio Has to Account For
Sandy Soil and Storm Season Grading
Central Florida’s sandy soil drains fast, which helps a patio avoid standing water, but the base underneath still has to be compacted correctly or the slab can settle unevenly within a few seasons. We grade every patio to move water away from the house, which matters most during the June through September stretch when afternoon thunderstorms are a near daily event.
Full Permitting for a Slab Versus a Screened Room
A simple, uncovered patio replacement or a modest new pour usually moves through review faster than a patio that includes a screen enclosure or a roof, since adding a structure brings in additional building code review. In HOA communities like Lake Nona or Celebration, the color and finish of the slab can also need separate design approval before work starts.
FINISH OPTIONS
Design First, Then a Crew That Builds to That Plan
01
Free Consultation
We walk the yard, talk through how you’ll use the space, and note drainage, existing structures and HOA requirements before anything is designed.
02
Design & Quote
You get a layout, finish selection and a written quote covering materials, timeline and pricing, with no costs added after you sign off.
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Professional Installation
The crew grades, forms and pours to the approved design, with the same team that quoted the job overseeing the pour.
04
Delivery & Warranty
A final walkthrough confirms the finished patio matches the design, and the project closes with a written warranty.
RECENT WORK
Driveway Finishes From Recent Central Florida Projects
Natural stone patio with pergola shade structure
Waterfront Paver Patio
Stamped Concrete Entertaining Space
Screen Enclosed Travertine Patio
See our full concrete and paver project gallery for more completed patios, driveways and pool decks.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Concrete Patios in Florida
Does a concrete patio get too hot to walk on barefoot during a Florida summer?
Color and finish make the biggest difference. Lighter colors and textured finishes like broom or exposed aggregate stay cooler underfoot than a dark, smooth troweled finish sitting in direct sun. We factor this into the design conversation when a patio gets afternoon sun with little shade.
Is a patio slippery when it's wet from rain or pool splash?
It depends on the finish. A smooth troweled surface gets slick fast once it’s wet, while broom finished and exposed aggregate surfaces hold traction better, which is why we steer pool adjacent patios toward one of those two finishes.
Do I need a permit if I'm replacing an existing patio slab without adding a screen enclosure?
Often the review is lighter than for a new structure, but it still depends on the size of the pour and your municipality. We confirm what your specific property needs as part of the free consultation, before the design is finalized.
Can a concrete patio be built right up to a pool edge or a seawall on a waterfront lot?
Yes, with the grading and expansion joints planned for it. Waterfront and pool adjacent patios need extra attention to drainage and movement, which we account for during design rather than after the pour.
What if my HOA wants a paver look instead of stamped concrete?
We can match a stamped pattern closer to a paver appearance, or shift the design to our paver installation work if the HOA guidelines call for actual pavers. We handle the HOA submission either way.
How soon can I use a new patio for entertaining after it's poured?
Light foot traffic is usually fine within a few days, with furniture and regular use following about a week later, depending on the mix and the weather during curing. We give you a specific timeline as part of your written quote.
Ready to Design Your Concrete Patio?
Request a free, no obligation design consultation and we’ll walk your property, talk through finishes and layout, and follow up with a detailed quote.
