You have a beautiful backyard, and it’s time to make good use of it. But if you want to do that, you need a space that you can occupy, such as a paver patio.

Maybe you want a spot for a table and chairs where that patchy grass is. Maybe you’ve got something bigger in mind, like a fire pit, a seat wall, or steps down from the deck.

But having said all that, it’s easy to think about these things. Planning out a project this big can be tough. So if you’re looking at patio pavers and wondering how you can use them to the fullest, here’s a guide on where to start.

Start with These Questions

Before you start browsing pavers, figure out what you want the patio to do. That means asking yourself questions like:

• How many people are you seating?
• Do you need a retaining wall on that slope?
• Are you dealing with a fire pit now or planning for one later?

All these questions will change your layout, materials, and cost. And they’re a lot easier to sort out on paper than after you’ve already moved a couple of cubic yards of dirt.

Our design team at Patio Supply will sit down with you and work through all of it. That includes layout, materials, quantities, and budget. That alone saves most people hours of guesswork and at least one frustrated trip back to the hardware store or supply yard.

Choosing Your Springboro Patio Pavers

We carry pavers from Techo-Bloc and Reading Rock. Techo-Bloc is what most Springboro homeowners end up going with. And it’s no coincidence either, as they’re engineered to be durable and slip-resistant. The color also lasts a lot longer than concrete does. Reading Rock is another excellent option if you’re after a different look.

But pavers are only one part of the project. Your design might call for walls & caps from Allan Block or VERSA-LOK. This works well when you’re thinking about seat walls, raised planters, or retaining walls on sloped yards. And bulk landscape materials like Halquist stone or gravel to tie everything together. This is why it helps to see things in person instead of squinting at product photos and hoping colors are accurate on the computer monitor.

What Springboro Stone Yards Offer That Websites Don’t

At Springboro stone yards like ours, everything is laid out where you can touch it. If you’ve ever bought materials online and you were surprised by how they look or feel in-person, you know how important this is.

Brands available include all the typical homeowner favorites like Techo-Bloc, Reading Rock, Allan Block, and VERSA-LOK. You can also check out composite decking samples and bulk materials. The in-person showroom is a great place to compare textures and colors side by side, and our staff can answer any questions you may have right there.

DIY or Let Us Coordinate

If you’re doing it yourself, we can sell you the materials and help you figure out quantities. Base aggregate, bedding sand, pavers, edging, polymeric sand—everything you need, all at once. A lot of homeowners enjoy the work, and it can save money.

But if you’d rather not spend weekends spending quality time with a plate compactor, we can connect you with craftsmen from our vetted network.

Everyone on the network is someone we know and trust. They all do quality work in their areas of expertise, and our rolodex of folks work on patios, decks, outdoor kitchens, and pools. We can also coordinate the project so you’re not juggling contractors yourself.

One more thing. Think about what goes around the patio before you build it. Landscape lighting, plantings, a pergola for shade, and a fire pit. You don’t have to do it all now. But plan for it, because ripping up pavers in two years to run a gas line you should’ve thought about earlier is the kind of mistake that haunts people.

Your Springboro Patio Supply for the Whole Project

You can piece together a project with separate suppliers and hope it all lines up. Or you can work with a Springboro patio supply that handles materials, design, and contractor coordination under one roof. And that’s where we come in. Come by or contact us at 9125 State Route 48, Dayton, OH 45458. Call (937) 885-1948 or email office@patio-supply.com. Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.