Paver patios and hardscaping in Fort Collins
Patios, walkways and repairs across Fort Collins, from Old Town bungalows near the Poudre to newer homes on the south side.
Fort Collins is the county seat of Larimer County and had 169,810 residents at the 2020 census. The city grew up along the Cache la Poudre River, with Colorado State University as its largest employer, and it spread steadily south in the late 20th century. That means a lot of variety: narrow lots with mature trees near downtown, mid-century ranches in between, and newer subdivisions farther out.
What do Fort Collins homeowners ask for?
- Swapping a cracked builder's slab for a larger backyard patio
- A gas fire pit with a curved seat wall, since permanent wood-burning pits aren't allowed in the city
- Front walks and paths that stay level through winter
- Resetting heaved patios and walks on clay soil
City rules that apply to paver work
Fort Collins runs its own contractor licensing and permit system. Retaining walls up to 4 feet without a surcharge and small pergolas are exempt, while gas fire pits, patio covers and taller walls need permits. Anything touching the public sidewalk or driveway approach needs a Sidewalk and Drive Approach Permit and a contractor holding a City Right-of-Way Contractor's License.
Turf replacement
Fort Collins Utilities water customers can apply to the city's Xeriscape Incentive Program, which offers a rebate for replacing grass with an eligible low-water landscape. Projects must be approved before the grass comes out. If a patio is part of a bigger lawn conversion, ask the program which areas count before you plan around a rebate.
Common questions
Do contractors cover all of Fort Collins?
Yes. Call with your address and you'll be connected with a contractor that works in your part of the city.
Who issues sidewalk and driveway approach permits in Fort Collins?
The City of Fort Collins Engineering department. The work requires a contractor with a City Right-of-Way Contractor's License.
Services in Fort Collins
- Paver patiosNew backyard patios and slab extensions on a compacted base built for clay soil and deep frost.
- Paver walkways and drivewaysFront walks, side-yard paths, driveway borders and full paver driveways with a base sized for the load.
- Gas fire pits and outdoor livingGas fire pits, seating areas, grill counters and pergola pads built on a paver patio.
- Seat walls and retaining wallsBlock seat walls, raised planters and low retaining walls that frame a patio or level a sloped yard.
- Paver repair and sealingReset heaved or sunken pavers, fix edges, re-sand joints, clean stains and seal faded surfaces.
Nearby areas
Want a patio that shrugs off clay soil and hard freezes?
Call now and a local paver contractor will look at your yard and quote the work.