Permit Ready Patio Site Plans, Drawn to Your Lot
We draw your proposed patio onto a clean, scaled site plan using county GIS data and satellite imagery. Delivered to your inbox in 24 to 48 hours, ready to submit.
See PricingWhat's On Your Patio Site Plan
Real patio plans we delivered, with the proposed patio drawn to scale and the new impervious area called out. Address details redacted.
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Your proposed patio, drawn to scale. Shape and dimensions placed on the lot, whether it is a simple slab or a wraparound hardscape.
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New impervious surface called out. The added hard-surface area noted, the number many jurisdictions use to decide whether a patio needs a permit.
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Setback and drainage context. Distance to property lines labeled, with existing walkways and driveway shown for drainage review.
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Existing structures and boundaries. House, driveway, and walkways plotted from county GIS and verified against aerial imagery.
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Submittal-ready format. Title block, north arrow, scale, and vicinity map on an 11x17 sheet, ready to submit.
What Your Building Department Checks on a Patio Site Plan
A site plan for a patio permit is mostly about placement and coverage. The reviewer wants to see exactly where the slab or pavers go and what that does to your lot. Here is the checklist.
Patio footprint. The patio's dimensions and total area, drawn to scale in its exact location. Fees and review paths often key off the square footage.
Setbacks. Distances from the patio edge to your property lines. Even where patios are exempt from building permits, zoning setbacks still apply, and the plan is how you prove them.
Relationship to the house. Where the patio meets the house. An attached cover or roof changes the review, so the plan must show the patio itself clearly as uncovered flatwork if that is what you are building.
Impervious coverage. Many cities cap how much of a lot can be paved. The reviewer uses your lot dimensions and existing hardscape on the plan to run that math.
Easements and drainage. Easements the patio must stay out of, and enough context to see that runoff will not be directed at a neighboring lot.
A scaled drawing with the footprint and setbacks dimensioned answers all of it in one look. Every patio site plan we deliver is drawn to that standard. For whether your patio needs a permit at all, start with the patio permit rules by state. New to site plans? Start with the complete guide to site plans for permits.
Hear it from a homeowner
A surveyor quoted me $650 and a three week wait for a site plan. For a drawing of my own backyard. Then I found PermitsGuide for $169. The form took maybe five minutes, and the finished plan was in my inbox the next day. Property lines, setbacks, my deck drawn exactly where I wanted it. Every single number the city reviewer needs. I submitted it. Permit approved on the first try. First try. And if the city rejects your plan, they fix it for free. Still rejected? Full refund. You cannot lose. Need a permit? Stop overthinking it. PermitsGuide.com
Every Order Is a Permit-Ready Starter Pack
You are not buying a drawing file. You are buying an application that goes through. Every tier includes the same four things:
Your permit-ready site plan. Drawn to scale from county GIS and satellite imagery, with your project dimensioned and every setback labeled.
The Pre-Submission Checklist. The seven checks reviewers run on your drawing. Six arrive already done on your plan; the last takes thirty seconds. See the checklist →
Plain-English permit guides. Our free guides for your project type and state, so you know what your building department expects before you submit.
Free revisions until accepted. If your reviewer asks for changes, we revise at no charge, usually within one business day, backed by the approval guarantee.
Choose Your Tier
Basic
$89
- Property lines
- Lot dimensions
- House roofline, drawn to scale
- North arrow
- Scale
- Parcel ID
- Driveway
- Your proposed patio drawn and dimensioned
Standard
$169
- Everything in Basic
- Setback dimensions labeled on plan
- Sidewalks
- Trees
- Accessory structures
- Fence (if present)
- Swimming pool (if present)
- Measurements between major features
- Vicinity map
Premium
$259
- Everything in Standard
- Impervious surface calculations
- Topographic contour lines
- Easements shown on plan
- Shrubs and paths
- Well and septic system (if present)
- Distances labeled from all existing structures to property lines
- Adds DWG file (CAD format)
Homeowners Who Got Their Patio Approved
A few recent patio-permit orders.
Backed by our approval guarantee
Order today and we draft your plan within 24 to 48 hours. If your reviewer asks for changes, we revise it free, usually within one business day, until your building department accepts it. In the rare case we cannot make it work for your jurisdiction, you get a full refund. Here is exactly what that looks like:
- Reviewer wants changes? We revise it free, no extra charge.
- Can't be made to work for your jurisdiction? Full refund.
- 30 day refund window from your delivery date.
- No fine print and no back and forth.
How It Works
Three steps. No phone calls. No back and forth. Submit details today, hold your plan tomorrow.
Choose your tier
Pick Basic, Standard, or Premium based on what your building department or HOA needs.
Submit your details
Enter your property address, patio dimensions, and where on the lot you plan to build. Takes about 4 minutes.
Receive your plan
We draft, review, and email your finished plan within 24 to 48 hours. Submit to your building department or HOA.
Not sure if your patio needs a permit? Read our free Patio permit guide for the rules in your state, then order the site plan your application needs.
Read the Patio permit guide →Frequently asked questions
Why would I need a site plan for a patio?
If your patio requires a permit, the building department needs a site plan showing where it will be built, its dimensions, and its distance from property lines. Even when no permit is required, many HOAs require a site plan before approving patio installations. For a full breakdown of when patios require permits and the rules in your state, see our patio permit guide.
Is the proposed patio drawn on the plan?
Yes. Every plan we prepare includes your proposed patio drawn and dimensioned in its correct position on the lot. You provide the patio dimensions and planned location when you submit your order details and we draw it onto the plan based on your property's GIS data and satellite imagery.
What is an impervious surface calculation and do I need one?
An impervious surface calculation shows what percentage of your lot is covered by hard surfaces such as concrete, pavers, and buildings that prevent rainwater from absorbing into the ground. Many jurisdictions limit impervious coverage on residential lots, typically between 30 and 50 percent. If your building department requires this calculation it is included in our Standard and Premium plans.
Will my building department accept this plan?
Our plans are prepared to meet standard building department requirements. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and some building departments require plans to be stamped by a licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect. We recommend verifying your local requirements before ordering.
Which tier should I choose?
Basic covers what most building departments need for a standard patio permit application. Standard adds impervious surface calculations which many jurisdictions specifically require for patio permits. Premium adds setback dimensions labeled directly on the plan and a DWG file, useful for strict jurisdictions or detailed HOA submissions.
What information do you need to prepare my plan?
After selecting your tier you will complete a short form with your property address, your proposed patio dimensions and shape, and where on the lot you plan to build it. If you have an existing survey you can upload it to improve accuracy. We handle everything else using GIS data and satellite imagery.
How do revisions work?
Once we send your draft plan you can review it and request changes. We will update the plan at no additional charge within your revision allowance. Premium orders include unlimited revisions. If your building department or HOA requests specific changes after submission, contact us and we will update the plan.