Best Exposed Aggregate Concrete Specialists in Oakland County, Michigan

Exposed Aggregate is a type of concrete where a thin top layer is removed to expose the natural beauty of the pea stone that is mixed into the concrete. There are many types of decorative concrete, but exposed aggregate is one of the oldest forms. It has been around since the early 1900’s and never goes out of style. One of the most obvious pluses you will get by choosing exposed aggregate is the beautiful natural appearance and colors of the aggregate. With over 30 years of experience in the concrete industry, Ruggero Construction is one of the best and experienced companies for the installation of exposed aggregate. With our unique designs, accent borders, and colors, we have taken exposed aggregate to a new level. We also offer different depthness of exposed aggregate, depending on your preference. You can choose a surface with more relief (this gives you more grip upon walking), while lower relief is more comfortable to walk on. Check out our beautiful projects in our exposed aggregate gallery!

Exposed Aggregate Patio & Driveways in Royal Oak, Michigan (1671)

Exposed Aggregate Cement Installation Process

First, old concrete or grass is removed. After the forms are installed, we lay down 21AA crushed concrete and compact it to provide a solid base. Then, steel rods get installed throughout the entire project to reinforce the concrete and a special 7-bag mix concrete with pea stone aggregate is used. After properly poured and finished, a surface retarder will be applied to keep the surface of the concrete soft. The following day, the concrete gets sawcut and power washed to expose the natural beauty of the aggregate. Once the surface dries, the stain of your choice will be applied to the borders and the concrete sealant will be instilled to the entire surface.

Exposed Aggregate Patio & Driveways in Royal Oak, Michigan (1267)

Note: We also offer features such as glow-in-the-dark rocks or sparkles on the surface of the product.

Ruggero Construction offers an 18 month warranty on exposed aggregate projects in Royal Oak, Michigan

Ruggero Construction guarantees all workmanship and materials for a period of 18 months. We only use the highest quality materials and cement mix to ensure our customers outstanding workmanship. Our commitment to excellence includes superior craftsmanship, best value, and guaranteed customer satisfaction. This warranty does not include annual concrete surface sealer application due to harsh seasonal weather conditions or excessive worn down traffic areas.

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Best Exposed Aggregate Concrete Specialists in Oakland County, Michigan Exposed Aggregate is a type of concrete where a thin top layer is removed to expose the natural beauty of the pea stone that is mixed […]

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Anna Casalanguida

18:34 23 Apr 22

Fred and his guys are amazing. They installed an incredible patio for us plus a walkway to the front of our home and pavers. They did great work are quick and efficient. I would recommend them again and again.

Tony Sedick

23:23 22 Apr 22

My wife and I were absolutely amazed and thrilled at the quality of the patio that Ruggero Construction built in our backyard. The patio they created has exceeded our expectations. Fred and his crew tore out our old paver patio, and had the entire new patio poured, stained and finished in three days. We love the “new backyard” feel that our new patio has given us, and we have Ruggero Construction to thank for that! I would recommend this company to anyone who is looking to increase the value of their home with a cement work project.

Jeanine Sterling

16:30 01 Mar 22

Fred Ruggero and his team did a fantastic job replacing my driveway and garage floor. Fred's price quote was very competitive; Everyone showed up when they said they would; and I continue to get compliments on how nice everything looks. Fred was very helpful when explaining what needed to be done. He's clear and detailed and doesn't talk down to you. I was highly impressed and strongly recommend Ruggero Cement Construction.

Andrew Pipas

15:50 01 Mar 22

Fred and his team did a wonderful job. We talked with him about what we wanted and went over pictures to make sure the shape and color were exactly what we wanted. Our patio came out perfect and we couldn't be happier with the work they did. I would recommend to anyone, they do good work.

Tim Penz

14:06 16 Feb 22

Absolute magicians of what they can do with cement!!!Our driveway additions, walkway to the backyard and our patio is absolutely beautiful. The attention to detail Fred and his team put into their work is very impressive. I would highly recommend his team to you if you are looking for years of satisfaction and a work of art.

A G

01:33 03 Feb 22

We installed an exposed aggregate cement patio and walkway. Fred Ruggero professionally designed and installed our project at a great value. Several neighbors noticed the exceptional craftsmanship and promptly hired the company for their project. I strongly recommend the Ruggero Cement Company.

Vanna Quon

00:22 03 Feb 22

Fred and his crew were awesome to work with! Fred was very punctual when he came out for the initial estimate. I was looking for driveway extensions, retaining wall for a small landscape bed, a walkway around the house, and a patio all in stamped concrete. He had great ideas for how it would all fit together and for a very reasonable price. The results were beautiful! Definitely recommending to friends and family who need cement work.

Elizabeth Boyd

21:41 02 Feb 22

Great to work with. Knowledgeable and helpful in getting me exactly what I wanted. Two days from start to finish. Quite impressive. Highly recommended. Fred and his entire crew are awesome.

Suzanne Burke

21:32 02 Feb 22

We couldn’t be happier with Fred and his company. Lovely workmanship. Polite and friendly workers ( especially his son! )We would recommend them highly.

Mark Ostin

21:11 02 Feb 22

Fred and his crew were great. I had a patio poured. Lived in the house for 30 years and previously had a deck. Fred came up with an awesome design to work with my fire pit and my existing shrubs. The stamped concrete is beautiful. It was great working with a professional who shows up on time and answers all your questions.

Kenny Coan III

21:03 02 Feb 22

Fred the owner was great to work with. He gave us a fair price on a great product. Admittedly we're only a few months with The stamp concrete being laid but everything is looking great so far and I expect it to last into the future.

George Nikollaj

20:52 02 Feb 22

Ruggero construction is by far THE BEST in the business in the metro Detroit area. I have used his services twice and have recommended them to friends & family several times. Fred and his crew were always there when they said they would be be and always polite and professional. Overall phenomenal company!!!

Sri K

16:29 07 Nov 21

One of the best Patio guys around town. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!. We had him do the patio for our old house and got it for the new one as well. Amazing prices and he gives some very good suggestions!!. Suggests you whats good for the house, color, material and all. Thanks for the great patio!! Wife’s very HAPPY 😃 😃

Christina Zotos

17:55 22 Oct 21

Great work on our patio and walkway with stamped concrete. Fred (owner) showed up early for the initial estimate and every day on the job with his team. They were very professional and got the job done in about 3-4 days. Definitely the easiest and most reliable company I have worked with in a while. We are in love with our new patio and walkway and definitely recommend Ruggero Construction for your cement needs.

Lizzette Britt

23:04 10 Sep 21

Fred The Owner and Team did an EXCELLENT JOB on my Stamped Cement Patio and SideWalk. He was professional and pleasant to work with. A pure sweetheart :-) I will post a picture once my sealer drys :-)

Lemon Barrs

20:53 04 Sep 21

We pulled out an old wooden deck and had a stamped concrete patio installed. Ruggero made a piece of art! It’s better than expectations. We live on a hill and he made it fit perfectly. The entire crew was prompt, fastidious and did amazing work!!! Can’t wait to have them back for more projects!!! I wish I could do it all at once. Perfection!

MARIA CATALFIO

03:16 28 Aug 21

We just had our exposed aggregate patio and sidewalk installed July 2021. Ruggero cement did an amazing job, and we couldn’t be happier! Fred and his crew made the whole process easy and enjoyable. Fred helped us fine tune our design and details, and made great suggestions to improve our ideas along the way. His crew was always on time, respectful of our property, and were meticulous in their work. Every aspect in our patio is perfect and their experience and skills shows in the finishing details! We have zero complaints and highly recommend them. You will not be disappointed!

Becky Siegel

17:45 15 Aug 21

They installed driveway extensions, back patio, and walkway. They did an amazing job. I’m in love with the resulting product. I appreciated how helpful Fred was through the process. I had some questions/concerns about how the stairs were going to turn out and how much roomThey would take up. He came over and additional time to help us visualize how things would turn out. Overall experience was great and really good value. Also loved that it’s a smaller family owned business and Fred personally works on all the jobs to offer great oversight.

Danielle Jacobs

14:48 13 Jun 21

Fred and his crew did a fantastic job with our driveway replacement. We have watched many homes in our subdivision have their driveways replaced. We have never seen a crew complete a job like this in a single day. Clearly professionals at what they do, like a well-oiled machine from morning until early evening, demo, haul away, backfill, reinforcement...with a beautiful new driveway at the end of the day. Fred takes great pride in what he does, is hands-on every step of the way, and stands behind his work. Would highly recommend Ruggero Cement Construction.

Sam Boyd

20:09 20 May 21

Ruggero did a great job on our patio/walkway. They were extremely responsive throughout the quoting process. Fred is hands on with each job which was really helpful when we made some changes on site and at the last minute. His team was professional and they knocked everything out much quicker than anticipated. I’d highly recommend Ruggero to anyone looking to get any type of concrete work done.

Rose Naj

18:13 19 May 21

We just used Ruggero’s for our patio, walk way, driveway extension and bonfire area and we absolutely loved them. We had quotes from 6 other companies and Fred, his son & his team were the most professional, very courteous and respectful. We had big job and they finished it in the time they said the would. Fred explained everything, every step of the way and was working right along side his team. We are so pleased with their work and have already recommended them to two of our family members. Thank you so much for doing such an amazing job! We love it!

Tee F

19:52 16 Jan 21

My family used Ruggero this past summer for our patio, retaining wall, front steps, pavement and side pathway. They stated the work early in the morning and the project was completed withing a day or two. The workers were very professional and hard working during the hot summer days. Their office was very reasonable compared to other competitors. I chose them because my wife saw the work of another home in our sub dividing and the work was done nicely. I would definitely recommend this company. Ask for Fred- very professional team.

John Svendor

20:54 15 Dec 20

I’m writing this review because of how satisfied I was with my recent experience with Ruggero Cement; the new patio and driveway extension they completed this past summer turned out great. Fred Ruggero is not only the owner, but hands on part of his team. I was really impressed how each member of Fred’s team pays attention to detail, understanding and performing their particular areas of responsibility with minimal direction. Their attention to detail shows, my patio turned out better than I expected. Fred has assembled a great team of dedicated workers; you can’t help but notice that every member of his team is committed to doing a good job.

Michael Hayosh

23:21 10 Dec 20

Fred and his team were awesome! They were very professional, showed up exactly when they said they would, and did a great job! I would highly recommend Ruggero Cement to anyone looking at having any cement work done.

Carol Zombo

19:52 09 Dec 20

We recently had the pleasure of working with Ruggero Cement Co. The owner, Fred, was very helpful with suggestions to help fit our plan for a patio and front porch in aggregate. All the workers were respectful and had a very good understanding of what they were doing. They cleaned up after every day's work. Their prices were reasonable and they got the job done within one week. We are very impressed with the quality and highly recommend this company.

Justin DuPont

20:26 06 Dec 20

In a world where you often have a hard time getting a construction contractor to call you back, this experience was amazing with beautiful work! Fred was able to design a beautiful patio that has transformed our home. The whole process was very easy and not disruptive to our day to day life. They were quick, efficient, and professional. We were set on a composite deck, but after seeing a family member's recent patio from Ruggero, we quickly changed our minds. You will not be disappointed!

Salvatore Zombo

17:35 05 Dec 20

From start to finish, Ruggero Cement was top notch. The job included an aggregate patio, front entryway and side walkway. We had a vision of exactly what we wanted and after explaining it to Fred, he was tracking all of the vision/plan and even made a few recommendations, making it even better. Often, people walk by our house and compliment us on his beautiful job and I’m happy to tell them who did it because I know he’s the best. We were treated like family and Fred far exceeded our expectations. Thank you!!

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