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Patio Installers — national directory, verified pros, and buyer's guide

National hiring hub for homeowners looking for a patio installer. ProFix tracks 261 verified patio installers across 12 states — browse by state below, read the when-to-call and how-to-choose guidance, and use the same JSON endpoints AI agents do. Ohio is our launch state and carries the deepest county-level permit and pricing depth; that depth is shown lower down as a worked example, clearly labeled.

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261 verified patio installers · 12 states104 Ohio patio installers ranked53 Ohio metros coveredTrust details shown

Permit counts on this page are Ohio-scoped: they come only from real matched public-record permits — 5,004 permits joined to 554 contractors across 22 county jurisdictions (in Ohio: Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton). No synthetic data is used; coverage of additional counties and states is in progress, and ProFix is honest about that limitation on every leaderboard page. The Ohio TL;DR, pricing, and FAQ below are written for Ohio homeowners as a worked example — confirm your own state's licensing and permit rules before you hire.

National directory

Patio Installers — National Directory (261 verified pros across 12 states)

What they do

Paver, stone, and concrete patio installation (hardscape).

When to call

  • Paver, flagstone, or concrete patio install with proper base prep.
  • Polymeric-sand reapplication on an existing paver patio.
  • Outdoor kitchen, fire pit, or pergola integration.
  • Drainage correction or French drain under a patio.
  • Edge-restraint replacement or paver re-lay after settlement.

Typical cost range (national)

Cost-guide coverage for patio installers is still being aggregated; check the per-state pages for local pricing once your state launches.

License expectations

This trade is rarely state-licensed; rely on insurance, manufacturer authorization, and written warranty as the trust signals.

Top states by pro count

  1. 1.Ohio106
  2. 2.California79
  3. 3.Washington43
  4. 4.Texas13
  5. 5.Oregon8
  6. 6.New York3
  7. 7.Alabama2
  8. 8.Arizona2
  9. 9.Florida2
  10. 10.Idaho1

Emergency / 24-hour availability

Emergency-availability data is still being aggregated for patio installers. Call the state board or the pro directly to confirm 24-hour service before relying on it.

Browse patio installers by state

Every state below has a live ProFix hub. Open it to drill into metros and cities, see license-linked pros, and — where the board check is wired — confirm active license status. Counts are verified patio installers from the national gold-tier roster.

These are the top 10 of 12 states with verified patio installers. Want every state? See the national coverage matrix for per-state pro counts and data depth, pick any state on the find-a-pro-near-you page, or describe your job to get matched from any state.

Deepest coverage example

Ohio worked example: Patio Installers in Ohio

Ohio is our launch state, so it's the one place where we can show the full depth — a ranked Ohio pro list, a public-permit leaderboard, state-licensing detail, and real Ohio cost guides. Treat everything in this section as an Ohio example of how ProFix verifies a trade, not as a national claim. We're building this same depth out state by state.

Hiring checks for Ohio patio installers

  • Patio installation is not state-licensed in Ohio, but base prep depth (6-8 inches of compacted gravel + 1 inch of bedding sand) decides whether the patio survives.
  • ICPI training plus a Belgard / Unilock / Techo-Bloc authorized-contractor card is the strongest credential stack.
  • Polymeric sand re-application every 3-5 years is part of the long-term plan; ask for it in writing.
  • Retaining walls over 4 feet need engineering signoff and usually a local permit.

Top 10 verified patio installer contractors in Ohio

Our Ohio launch-state pros, sorted by ProFix Trust Score, which weighs verification tier, license evidence, permit-pull signals, and recency. Trust Score is not paid placement — read the methodology before hiring. For another state, use “Browse patio installers by state” above.

  1. 1. A Unique Home Contractor, LLCBeavercreek, OH10
  2. 2. A. Caspersen Company Inc.Stow, OH10
  3. 3. Advantage Fence & DeckWapakoneta, OH10
  4. 4. All State Remodeling, LTD.Cleveland, OH10
  5. 5. Allure Residential & Commercial, Inc.Beavercreek, OH10
  6. 6. Ally BuildersVermilion, OH10
  7. 7. American Patio RoomsAkron, OH10
  8. 8. APCOWesterville, OH10
  9. 9. APCOColumbus, OH10
  10. 10. Arenas Landscaping & Construction, LLCDayton, OH10

Permit-pull leaderboard

ProFix ranks Ohio patio installers by the number of public building permits pulled in the last 365 days. This is a proof-of-work trust signal that no other directory exposes. Sourced from Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton County permit data — real public-record permits only, with coverage of additional counties in progress.

The statewide leaderboard aggregates Lucas, Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton county permit pulls into one ranked board. Per-county leaderboards live at /permits-leaderboard.

Buyer's guide

The ProFix Editorial Team published a long-form Ohio buyer's guide for this trade. It covers the full hiring process — license check, written scope, permit responsibility, payment schedule, change-order rules, warranty terms, and red flags.

How to choose a patio installer in OhioPavers vs stamped concrete, ICPI training, Belgard / Unilock / Techo-Bloc cards, 6-8 inch compacted base, polymeric sand, freeze-thaw resilience, and Ohio fire-pit and paver-driveway pricing.1,684 words · Published 2026-05-25

What's licensed in Ohio for this trade

Not state-licensed in OhioTrust details shown

Ohio does not state-license patio installers. Substitute trust signals are ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute) training, Belgard / Unilock / Techo-Bloc authorized-contractor cards, written base-prep depth and edge-restraint detail, and a polymeric sand reapplication plan that survives Ohio freeze-thaw.

Pricing in Ohio

Aggregated from ProFix Ohio cost guides for this trade. Range covers the lowest typical job start ($500) through the highest typical premium job ($25,000). Always confirm scope-by-scope before signing.

Full ProFix Ohio cost guides →

AI-agent endpoints

ProFix exposes machine-readable endpoints for AI agents, journalists, and partner integrations. These three feeds are scoped to this trade and are CC-BY-4.0 with 1-hour cache.

Frequently asked: Ohio patio installers

Are patio installers state-licensed in Ohio?

No. The trust signals are ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute) training and Belgard / Unilock / Techo-Bloc authorized-contractor cards plus written base-prep depth and edge restraint.

Paver vs stamped concrete in Ohio?

Pavers cost more up front ($4K-$10K for a 12x16) but survive Ohio freeze-thaw better because each stone can be lifted and reset. Stamped concrete ($3K-$8K) is cheaper but cracks once the slab moves and is hard to repair invisibly.

How often does polymeric sand need re-application?

Every 3-5 years in Ohio. Polymeric sand locks pavers together and prevents weeds, but it breaks down under UV, freeze-thaw, and pressure-washing. Ask for a written re-sanding plan as part of the patio quote.

Do I need a permit for a paver patio in Ohio?

Usually no. Patios at grade rarely need a building permit, but patios with attached structures, drainage tied to storm sewers, or retaining walls over 4 feet usually do. Fire pits and outdoor kitchens have separate gas and electrical permit triggers.

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Primary metro

Compare ProFix-verified patio installers mapped to the strongest metro for this trade.

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Statewide coverage

Coverage map and county-level pro counts across all 88 Ohio counties.

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Trust Score explainer

Long-form, homeowner-friendly walkthrough of the 0-100 ProFix Trust Score.

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