Can I DIY patio installation?

• <div><p>While patio installation requires some heavy equipment to excavate the area and compact the soil, you can learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-questions-ask-building-diy-patio.htm">how to do a DIY patio installation</a> and potentially save money versus hiring a pro to do the work. You should be familiar with taking measurements and doing calculations to determine the right amount of materials, and you’ll need to be comfortable working with the necessary equipment.</p></div>

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Q: Does patio installation require a permit?

• <div><p>In many cases, you will need a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-i-really-need-building-permit.htm">building permit</a> for your patio, but it depends on the type of patio. Generally speaking, any improvements to your land considered &ldquo;permanent&rdquo; will require a permit. Since a concrete patio is a permanent foundation, you will need a permit. On the other hand, a paver patio or flagstone patio usually sits over gravel and sand, are considered &ldquo;temporary&rdquo; improvements, and rarely require permits. To be safe, you should always ask your building department or your patio company if a permit will be necessary.</p></div>

Q: Which surfaces are scorpions unable to climb?

• <div><p>Scorpions have difficulty climbing smooth, non-porous surfaces like clean glass or polished metal because their pincers and feet cannot grip the surface effectively. While they are excellent climbers on rough or textured materials such as wood, stucco, or brick, slick surfaces prevent them from gaining traction or anchoring themselves. If you're trying to scorpion-proof parts of your home, using smooth materials for barriers or containers can be an effective deterrent strategy.</p></div>

Q: How long does it typically take to pour and finish concrete surfaces?

• <div><p>Usually 2-3 days, plus additional curing time before full use.</p></div>

Q: What adds more value: pavers or concrete?

• <div><p>A paver patio will add more value than a concrete patio. Pavers are a more commonly preferred option from an aesthetic and longevity point of view, so most buyers will be willing to pay more for a paver patio than they would for a concrete one. Pavers also don&rsquo;t require a permanent foundation, so they won&rsquo;t increase your property taxes. Buyers also prefer lower property taxes, so that will play into the ROI you&rsquo;ll see, too. </p></div>

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Last update on October 31, 2025

Reviewed in June 2020
Hannibal's crew were extremely prompt. We had our estimate within just a few days of inquiring, the price was great, and they got us on the schedule about a week after we accepted the estimate. The tore out and removed the old cracked patio pad, dug it out, put in the fill, put on the forms, and...
ECONOMY CARPENTRY, PAINTING & CONCRETE
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Reviewed in August 2016
Jamie come to our home & gave us a rough estimate for all our windows & patio door. Very professional & courteous the installers were great, polite & hard working.
Midland Exteriors
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Reviewed in August 2013
they arrived at 730am and began the work. widen front door to 36" and install storm & screen door. Installed patio doors to replace back door that was rotten. installed my dishwasher.
Ben Kitchens Painting Co Inc
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Reviewed in March 2013
This is a much delayed review project was Summer 2009... and it still looks great!!! I found Cavalier Patio and Landscaping thru the internet and since then have used them for a few jobs. The main job was the design and installation of more than 500 sq/ft of pavers, from the beginning I was...
CAVALIER PATIO & LANDSCAPE
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Reviewed in August 2012
The whole experience was great. We had originally contacted Twinscapes last year but put the project on hold. This year we expanded the project to include the patio. Nate had a lot of great ideas about the design. We had a few conversations to iron out the details and once we decided on what we...
Twinscapes LLC
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Reviewed in July 2010
I hired them because they promised to complete my patio in a certain time frame. It took a month longer than they told me. The person who was doing the estimate did not communicate the job accurately to the job foreman. This caused the job foreman to not complete the job as I wanted done. ...
Green Earth Landscaping
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A & J Concrete, LLC

1428 Beechwood Terrace, #C

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A & J Concrete, LLC

1428 Beechwood Terrace, #C

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11 years of experience

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A & J Concrete is a premiere full service concrete contractor that operates out of Manhattan, KS. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today!

CCS Corp

3120 S. 20th St.

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CCS Corp

3120 S. 20th St.

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12 years of experience

one employee. use subcontractors for larger volume projects. billing usually occurs at the end of the project.

Doughty Construction

140 W 4th St #7A

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Doughty Construction

140 W 4th St #7A

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15 years of experience

Offering quality, professional building and remodeling services at reasonable rates. Fully insured with over 15 years of experience, I guarantee that you will be fully satisfied with any work I do. All work comes with a written warranty and all manufacturer's warranty's are fully honored for any new product installation. ***Snowtime Sale*** Now till March 1st any new customers will get a 10% discount on normal rates, and as always there are no mark-ups on materials. You pay what I pay.

Hurst Improvements and Maintenance (H.I.M.). For all your Home Improvement and Maintenance needs just call HIM! No job is too small. We specialize in all sorts of Home Improvements and Maintenance ranging from simple sink repairs to full kitchen improvement. Indoor and outdoors needs are no problem add on to your home or build a new garage. Rather your needing repairs or looking to improve home value just call HIM!

Weisbender Homes L.L.C.

11740 Military Trail Rd

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Weisbender Homes L.L.C.

11740 Military Trail Rd

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19 years of experience

Weisbender Homes L.L.C. is a fully licensed and insured General Contractor, capable of handling all phases of residential construction, home maintenance and repair, kitchen and bathroom improvement and remodeling, providing free estimates and consultation. All work is optioned in house and we work with local sub-contractors were needed. We use local suppliers and manufacturers.

Master Landscape Inc

2040 Fort Riley Blvd

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Master Landscape Inc

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39 years of experience

We are a Design / Build landscape contractor specializing in residential landscape construction.

Patios questions, answered by experts

In many cases, you will need a building permit for your patio, but it depends on the type of patio. Generally speaking, any improvements to your land considered “permanent” will require a permit. Since a concrete patio is a permanent foundation, you will need a permit. On the other hand, a paver patio or flagstone patio usually sits over gravel and sand, are considered “temporary” improvements, and rarely require permits. To be safe, you should always ask your building department or your patio company if a permit will be necessary.

While patio installation requires some heavy equipment to excavate the area and compact the soil, you can learn how to do a DIY patio installation and potentially save money versus hiring a pro to do the work. You should be familiar with taking measurements and doing calculations to determine the right amount of materials, and you’ll need to be comfortable working with the necessary equipment.

Scorpions have difficulty climbing smooth, non-porous surfaces like clean glass or polished metal because their pincers and feet cannot grip the surface effectively. While they are excellent climbers on rough or textured materials such as wood, stucco, or brick, slick surfaces prevent them from gaining traction or anchoring themselves. If you're trying to scorpion-proof parts of your home, using smooth materials for barriers or containers can be an effective deterrent strategy.

Usually 2-3 days, plus additional curing time before full use.

A paver patio will add more value than a concrete patio. Pavers are a more commonly preferred option from an aesthetic and longevity point of view, so most buyers will be willing to pay more for a paver patio than they would for a concrete one. Pavers also don’t require a permanent foundation, so they won’t increase your property taxes. Buyers also prefer lower property taxes, so that will play into the ROI you’ll see, too.

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