A well-laid stamped concrete floor stands up to years of cars, sun and rain; a badly laid one cracks or loses its colour quickly. Before choosing a company in the Axarquía or Málaga, check these 8 things. They are what we look at on every visit, and have done since 2006.
1. They come to see it before giving you a price
The area, the state of the ground, lorry access and the pattern you choose all change the price. Be wary of a fixed figure over the phone. The right way is for a technician to see it and give you a fixed price in writing.
2. They tell you how they will prepare the base
What you cannot see matters most: how the ground is prepared and compacted before the concrete goes down. Ask what they will do with the base in your case.
3. They talk to you about thickness and mesh
A driveway is not the same as a garden path. Ask what thickness they will pour and whether it has reinforcing mesh. We explain it in the FAQ on our stamped concrete page.
4. They show you patterns and colours
The finish depends on the pattern and the colour. Ask to see the stamped concrete moulds and the 20-colour chart before deciding.
5. The price is for the finished floor
Always compare the price per square metre of the finished floor, with pattern and colour. As a guide, we work from €35/m². See stamped concrete price per m².
6. They explain the joints
A large floor needs joints so that, if the concrete moves, it does not crack just anywhere. Ask where they will put them.
7. They tell you how to look after it
Stamped concrete keeps its colour and shine better if it is resealed every 2–3 years. A serious company explains this from the start.
8. They work in your area
We lay stamped concrete from Málaga city to Almuñécar, for example in Vélez-Málaga or Nerja.
Warning signs
- A fixed price over the phone without seeing it.
- They do not tell you how they will prepare the base.
- They do not show you patterns or colours.
- Nothing in writing.
Would you like us to look at your floor?
Send us a few photos on WhatsApp at 686 746 094 or write to us from contact. We come to see it and give you a fixed price in writing.