Concrete Patios in La Mesa
A concrete patio in La Mesa gives you a flat, easy place to sit out on a warm evening. We come out and give you a free written estimate.
Plan It First
Mark the shape on the ground with a hose or rope. Put your table and chairs inside it. Leave room to walk around them. Moving a line on the ground is free. Moving a slab is not.
Permits
La Mesa's homeowner permit page lists a few things that need no construction permit, including platforms, decks and walks 30 inches high or less over grade. It does not list patio slabs by name. Ask the city about your patio before the job starts.
In La Mesa, contractors licensed by the state, or their agents, may pull permits. Homeowners may pull them too.
Water and Soil
A patio should drain away from the house. County records list expansive clay soils in the valleys and coastal plain of the county. That soil moves with water, so plan the drainage and joints with care.
Common Questions
Does a concrete patio need a permit in La Mesa?
The city page lists walks 30 inches or less over grade as needing no construction permit, but it does not name patios. Ask the city about yours.
Who can pull a permit in La Mesa?
State licensed contractors or their agents, and homeowners, may obtain permits.