Concrete vs. pavers vs. flagstone
Poured concrete is the cheapest and fastest — broom finish for a clean modern look, or stamped to mimic stone or brick. Pavers (concrete or clay) cost more but won't crack across the slab; if one shifts, you pull and reset that piece. Flagstone is the most expensive and the most beautiful — natural Oklahoma or Pennsylvania stone laid on a mortar bed or dry-set in decomposed granite. I'll match the choice to your house and your budget.

