Concrete Patios in the Lower Mainland
Concrete patios designed around outdoor use, drainage, doors, landscaping, and the finish you want to live with.
What belongs in the scope
Patio planning connects the slab to the way the outdoor space will be used. Furniture zones, steps, doors, roof drainage, planters, hot tubs, utilities, and future structures should be identified early. The scope can then define excavation, base preparation, reinforcement, slab edges, control joints, slope, finish, and curing.
Plan the site before the pour
Access is often the deciding logistical factor in a backyard. Confirm whether removal and placement can be completed by wheelbarrow, conveyor, pump, or direct truck access, and protect fences, lawns, irrigation, and neighbouring property. Final elevations should be coordinated with thresholds and surrounding landscaping before forming begins.
Concrete Patios planning questions
How much slope does a concrete patio need?
Enough positive drainage is needed to move water away from the building without making the patio uncomfortable to use. The exact layout depends on the patio dimensions, doors, drains, and surrounding grades.
Can a patio include a hot tub or fire feature?
Yes, but concentrated loads, clearances, utilities, drainage, and manufacturer requirements should be identified before the slab design and placement are finalized.
When should landscaping be coordinated?
Before excavation. Finished patio elevations affect soil, sod, beds, retaining edges, steps, and drainage, so concrete and landscape scopes should use the same grade plan.
Plan your concrete project
Tell us what you are planning, where the work is located, and the best way to reach you.
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