Looking for stamped & decorative concrete in Hastings, MN? MN Tree Pros has been serving Hastings and the surrounding Twin Cities metro since 2008. We're licensed, insured, and locally owned — and we actually pick up the phone.
## Stamped and decorative concrete Decorative concrete gives you the look of stone or brick at a lower cost than pavers, in one continuous surface with no joints to weed. It is a great product with one honest Minnesota caveat, covered below. ### What we install - **Stamped concrete** — ashlar slate, seamless stone, wood plank, and cobble patterns - **Integral color and color hardener** — pigment through the slab, not just on top - **Exposed aggregate** — extremely durable and naturally slip resistant, a great Minnesota choice - **Broom and salt finishes** — the practical, low-cost standard - **Concrete overlays** — resurfacing a sound but ugly existing slab - **Saw-cut and scored patterns** — a clean modern look with less to go wrong - **Concrete steps, walks, and stoops** ### The Minnesota caveat Concrete cracks. In a climate with 40-plus freeze-thaw cycles, a rigid slab will crack somewhere — that is physics, not workmanship. What we control is *where* and *how much*: - **Air-entrained mix** at 6 to 7% air — mandatory here, this is what lets the concrete survive freeze-thaw - **4,000+ psi mix** for exterior slabs - **Control joints** cut within 24 hours at proper spacing so cracking happens in the joint - **Fiber mesh or rebar** to hold any crack tight - **Proper base and drainage**, same as a paver job - **Cure and seal**, then reseal every 2 to 3 years Even done right, expect hairline cracking at joints over time. If a completely crack-free surface matters to you, pavers are the correct choice — that is the tradeoff. ### Planning ranges (Twin Cities, estimates) | Finish | Per sq ft | |---|---| | Broom finish | $8 – $14 | | Exposed aggregate | $12 – $20 | | Single-color stamped | $14 – $22 | | Multi-color stamped with border | $18 – $28 | | Concrete overlay on existing slab | $9 – $16 | | Sealing (per application) | $0.75 – $2.00 | Estimates for planning. ### Salt warning Do not use rock salt on decorative concrete, especially in the first winter. Chlorides attack the surface paste and cause scaling that no sealer fully reverses. Sand for traction, or use a chloride-free deicer.
Why Hastings chooses MN Tree Pros
- · Free on-site estimates in Hastings
- · Licensed & fully insured
- · Same-day & 24/7 storm response
- · Cleanup included on every job
- · Local crew — no out-of-state subs
- · Honest, written pricing