If you live in an HOA, you no doubt experience quite a high quality of life. With awesome amenities and a tight-knit neighborhood, there’s probably little more you could ask for!

Well, you have been planning for a new concrete patio, or you’ve been considering redoing your concrete driveway.

Is there anything you need to know before calling up your stamped concrete pro of choice? It turns out, yes. HOAs are a bit picky about what kind of concrete structure you’re allowed to put down. But that doesn’t mean you need to ditch your dream renovation just yet!

Creative Concrete, a New Brighton local concrete company, explains below how to get an awesome stamped concrete patio or driveway while working within the constraints of your HOA.

HOAs operate under individualistic rules, called the CC&Rs, that dictate what you can and can’t do with your property. What options you have for your new concrete structure will vary, but you can easily learn more about them.

These documents are generally long-winded and thorough, but they should be publically available and provide a starting point for planning your concrete project. They’ll tell you if getting a contractor in to perform that project is even feasible in the first place.

They’ll also tell you:

● What the process for submitting a potential project to your HOA may look like.

● How long it will take the HOA to consider your application?

● What to expect upon acceptance or denial of the project.

First and foremost, make sure you understand the contractual agreement you have with them. This will let you focus on legal implications if they arise, so it is recommended to consult with a local trustee to weed out some of the more complicated concerns and better understand how to prepare.

Every HOA is different, and their approval processes are all different, too. Your CC&Rs will detail how extensive the application will be and what information you might need to provide. The process can even vary between, say, a concrete patio and a concrete pool deck.

You pay your fees to ensure your community is cared for and that projects are executed with consistency. Hold them to this standard! You have a right to prompt communication, especially when you’re waiting for a gorgeous new stamped concrete structure.

Aside from looking at the development’s conditions, covenants, and restrictions, know the pre-approved options. Know the different protocols and choose a reputable local contractor who can give you a transparent bid on the project so the HOA knows you are working with a professional.

Layout the benefits and let them see how the concrete renovation is going to improve the space, which will, in turn, increase the value of the entire property.

There should be no surprises, and all the details need to be included in the documents. How your HOA behaves in either circumstance should be clearly outlined and followed. If not, contact the board for more information.

HOAs are known for their high-quality homes, and we’re known for our high-quality concrete!

If you want a concrete company that your HOA will be proud to make its mark in the neighborhood, feel free to contact us online or give our New Brighton office a call today at 612-414-7932.