Code and Flood-Permit Requirements
We plan around the 2018 International Building Code with Maui County amendments and the 2018 International Residential Code with state amendments. County residential amendments remain to be determined; we do not treat them as an established set of requirements.
Development within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area or another identified high-flood-risk area may require a Flood Development Permit. We check whether that requirement applies to the proposed patio rather than assume every property has the same permit requirements.
When We Work the Surface, and When We Wait
Soon after strike-off, we bull-float or darby the surface. That initial pass is separate from the later finishing work.
Before further finishing, we wait for bleeding to stop and for the surface to have no water sheen. We use those two conditions, not a fixed elapsed time, to decide when to continue.
Choosing the Patio Finish
We then float the surface and apply a finish suited to its use. Exterior flatwork commonly gets a push-broom texture for traction, so we discuss that option when planning the patio surface.
Our finishing tools include a concrete push broom, a concrete edger and a jointing tool. The finish choice should be settled before this stage, rather than left until we are working the surface.
How It Works
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Reach Out
A two-minute call is enough to tell us what we're working with and what to check first.
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We Take a Look
A tech inspects the problem in person, no guessing from photos, no drive-by quotes.
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Written Estimate
You get the scope and the price in writing before any work starts. No surprises.
Depending on what we find, that can mean:
- Form joints with a tool or saw-cut them when the concrete is hard enough, then begin curing as soon as finishing is complete.
- Excavate and uniformly compact the subgrade, sloping it to drain where needed.
What to Expect to Pay
Typical ranges, not a fixed price - the exact number is confirmed in writing before work starts.
$5–$10
$8–$25
Our Service Area
Serving Kahului, HI. Get My Quote to confirm coverage for your address.
How We Do Business
- Free EstimatesThe visit and the written scope cost you nothing.
- No surprise chargesThe bill matches the quote, extras get your OK first.
- We answer the phone ourselvesWhen you call, someone who knows your job answers.