A while back I tried to fix a narrow concrete path behind my house here in Beaverton. It was one of those “weekend projects” that sounded easy at first, but the result was far from perfect. The surface ended up uneven and after the first heavy rain I noticed water collecting in a couple of spots. Recently I decided to stop experimenting and look for someone experienced. I ended up contacting a Patio Contractor through this concrete contractor in Portland OR , and honestly the difference in approach was huge. They focused on proper grading and base preparation before pouring anything, which I hadn’t even considered when I tried doing it myself. Now the path looks clean and drains properly, and I’m glad I didn’t keep trying to fix it on my own.