Maryland. Existing residence and accessory structures with a full metes-and-bounds boundary.
Permit-ready patio
site plan
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.
Choose your tier — from $89Revised free until your building department accepts it, or your money back
On every patio plan we draw
- Your proposed patio, drawn to scale
- New impervious surface called out
- Setback and drainage context
- Existing structures and boundaries
- 11 × 17 sheet
- Drawn by a drafter
- 24 to 48 hours
- All 50 states
Three tiers. Pick what your department asks for.
Every tier includes your patio drawn and dimensioned on the plan. The difference is how much of the rest of the lot comes with it.
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)
Backed by our approval guarantee
Order today and we draft your site 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.
Trusted by contractors
Plans professionals are comfortable submitting.
Deck builder serving Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio.
PermitsGuide may cost a little more than some providers, but the quality is worth every cent. Their plans are clearer and more professional than the alternatives we've used, and every plan we've submitted has been accepted.
About 40 plans now, zero rejections. The DWG in the Premium tier works with my CAD setup.
Carlos T. · Contractor, Austin, TXI run a fencing crew and most of my clients have no survey. Fifteen so far this year and none rejected.
Dwayne F. · Fencing contractorIt comes back overnight, permit goes in the next morning. Keeps my schedule from slipping.
Ashanti M. · Deck builderWhat 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
Homeowners Who Got Their Patio Approved
A few recent patio-permit orders.
"Honestly the easiest part of my whole patio permit. Filled out the form Sunday night, woke up Tuesday to a finished PDF, and the permit was approved that Friday."
"They called out the new impervious area, which was the exact number the city used to approve it. No back and forth at all."
"Drew my paver patio and the existing walkway so the drainage was clear. Looked professional and came back fast."
"I order hardscape site plans here for clients. The impervious calculation on the Premium tier saves me a ton of time."
"Did exactly what I needed. Slab, the screen posts, coverage number, all on one page. County stamped it."
"I was dreading this part honestly. Filled in the form on a Sunday and had the whole thing done by Tuesday , permit went in that week. So much easier than I thought it was gonna be."
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.
Questions
Patio site plan FAQ
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.
Before you go
The permit office wants a patio site plan. We draw it overnight.
- Your patio dimensioned to every property line
- Revised free until your building department accepts it
- 98% pass review with no correction notice
Delivered in 24 to 48 hours
